How to find out your WiFi password ~ PC Related Tutorials

This post will cover How to find out your WiFi password. Lets say that you are still connected to the network and you have no idea what's your network key. Don't worry, many computer users face the same problem. Password is saved automatically first time you access the network and usually you wont need to type it again but you will run to problems once you re-installed or restored your operating system.

In Windows 7 there is signal strength icon located at the right side in your taskbar. Click on that icon and than right mouse click on your network and choose "properties". New window will appear, under "Security" tab you will be able to see stored password once you click on "Show characters"
This works for windows 7 only , this will not work for Windows XP but keep reading to find out more.

You can use windows shortcuts as well. Press your keyboard Windows button and letter R at the same time. "Win+R" and than type "ncpa.cpl" - network connections window will appear. Double click on your WiFi "Wireless Network Connections" and hit "Wireless Properties" button.
Under "Security" tab click "Show characters" to see your network key.
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Another way is to use netsh in command prompt. You don't necessarily need to be connected to the network. This step can be used to recover password for notworks that are not in range. Only requirement is that you have been connected successfully at least once in past.
Go to "Start - Run" than type "cmd" and hit "Enter" to open command prompt window.
You can do same with shortcut "Win+R" type "cmd" and press "Enter". Use following commands:

netsh wlan show profiles
This command will show all profiles - Wireless networks that you connected in past.

netsh wlan show profile "your network" key=clear
This will show more detailed profile information. Under security settings you will find key content - that is your network key. Type your network name without quotes.