Change the password Windows 7 has stored for a wireless network Ask Question. Asked 9 years, 8 months ago. Active 3 years, 3 months ago. Viewed k times. Improve this question. Hennes Don Don 1 1 gold badge 1 1 silver badge 3 3 bronze badges. Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. To modify a wireless network's profile Open the Control Panel and click Network and Internet. Click Network and Sharing Center. Click Manage wireless networks on the left pane. Improve this answer.
Finally, search for Wireless settings, enter your new username and password, and click Apply or Save. Note: You might see a warning that says your connection is not private. To proceed, click Advanced and then Proceed or Continue. Note: After you change your WiFi username or password, you will have to reconnect all your devices using the new WiFi network name and password.
If you are connected to the same WiFi network on your computer, you will be disconnected from the internet until you sign in with your new WiFi username and password. HelloTech editors choose the products and services we write about. As a last resort, you could check your router; it will most likely have the default admin password written on the back or on the bottom.
Not Helpful 76 Helpful I clicked the wrong setting and the WiFi has gone. What can I do to remedy this? Press the reset button on the router small, red. This will reset everything. Not Helpful 55 Helpful Can visitors to your home access your WiFi automatically, and what happens to their access if any after they leave your home? The only way visitors can access it automatically is if you have no password enabled, or if they've received the password prior and successfully logged into the network.
Once they leave, the connection will be remembered and will attempt to connect the next time visitors are at your house. Not Helpful 23 Helpful What do I do if I get a message saying the site can't be reached when I try to change my WiFi password?
This means that you are offline, or that the IP you inserted in the search bar is invalid. If you have just hit the reset button on your router referred to as modem in some places , give it some time. Most likely it's just loading. Not Helpful 4 Helpful 3. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube. Change your network name to anything but your real name. People within your wireless range can see the name of your network.
Helpful 4 Not Helpful 5. If you're worried about forgetting your password, write it down in a notebook. Just make sure you keep the notebook somewhere safe and secure. Helpful 2 Not Helpful 1. Make sure your password is secure. Never use passwords such as "password," "," easily-found dates or names, etc. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 1. You Might Also Like How to. How to. Expert Interview. About This Article. Co-authored by:. Co-authors: Updated: February 22, Categories: Wi Fi.
Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 9,, times. Followed your instructions to change my router's name and password so whoever has been stealing my data cannot continue anymore. Was able to block them, too. Very helpful. Initially the new password I had changed to was apparently wrong.
Instructions on how to reset followed that. So I'm happy, I can breathe again. Now will be monitoring situation again re: my data. Rated this article:. More reader stories Hide reader stories. Is this article up to date? Cookies make wikiHow better. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Lonke Ban Jun 10, Monica G. Oct 7, Finally found these instructions and had my password changed in less than 1 minute. Thanks, wikiHow. You are a lifesaver. Jennifer Lewis Jun 9,
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