8 easy steps to Find Your Wi-Fi Password on the Computer

Whether you're setting up a new device on your
Wi-Fi network or giving a trusted guest access,
Windows 8.1 offers a fast way to access your
Wi-Fi password. Normally, your password is
hidden, but you can make it visible with just the
click of a check box. While this may seem like a
security hole at first, it really isn't. No one can
get your Wi-Fi password unless he's already
hacked into your Windows password.
Step 1
Go to the Windows Start screen by pressing the
"Windows" key. Move the cursor upward from the
bottom right corner of the screen and select
"Settings."
Step 2
Click the "Network" icon if you're not already
connected to the Wi-Fi network you want to use.
Step 3
Turn on Wi-Fi if necessary by clicking the "Wi-Fi"
On/Off switch. Select the Wi-Fi network from the
list that appears. Tap anywhere on the Start
screen to close the Settings sidebar.
Step 4
Click the "Search" icon beside your username,
type "view network connections," and then select
the "View Network Connections" option that
appears at the top of the search results.
Step 5
Right-click the "Wi-Fi" network and select
"Status" from the drop-down menu to open the
Wi-Fi Status window.
Step 6
Click the "Wireless Properties" button in the Wi-
Fi Status window.
Step 7
Click the "Security" tab. Your Wi-Fi password is
in the Network Security field, but the characters
are hidden from view.
Step 8
Click the "Show Characters" check box to reveal
your Wi-Fi password. Click "Cancel" after you've
retrieved this password to keep your password
hidden.