Most of the time this is a good thing, but when you have absolutely have to find that password you can’t remember, here’s how it’s done.

  1. From the Windows System Tray, right-click the Wi-Fi icon and Open Network and Sharing Center.
  2. Click on Connections: (your Wi-Fi network name) to open the Wi-Fi Status Window.
  3. Click Wireless Properties.
  4. Switch to the Security tab.
  5. Under Network security key, check the box that says Show characters.

Windows 10 Security and Networking

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