As a rule, this question arises after you tried to log into another PC over the network, but received a login / password request. The situation is solved simply and quickly, the main thing is to learn a few elementary commands.
Where does Windows store network passwords?
You can manage passwords in this OS using the “netplwiz” command. To start its execution, go to the "Start" menu and enter "Run" in the search bar, or press R + Win-key. The described method is relevant for Windows 7, in Windows XP you should use the command “control userpasswords2”. When the corresponding window with accounts opens, go to the "Advanced" menu and select the "Management" sub-item. This tab is intended for any manipulation of passwords, user accounts, security settings and other actions. Naturally, all operations must be carried out from an account with administrator rights. This way you can easily change any password to a more suitable one. The physical storage for network passwords is the% systemroot% \\ system32 \\ config directory.
Requesting a nonexistent password
It often happens that computers controlled by different versions Windows is difficult to network or connect to from outside. For example, Win 7 may ask Windows XP for a network password that has not been assigned at all (or will not accept the existing passcode). How do I fix this problem? On all machines the following conditions must be met: users must be allowed access over the network by assigning a non-empty password to each; login-pass for authorization is the same on the “client” machine and on the server. If the connection is still not established, go to "Computer Configuration" (Win + R, enter gpedit.msc) -\u003e select “Windows Configuration”, then “Security Settings”, inside the “Local Policies” item, again “Security Settings”, the “Network Security: Lan Manager check” sub-item, enable the “Send LM and NTLM” line. Also check that the following settings are correct:
- in the "Control Panel", item "All elements" -\u003e "Network and Sharing Center", the sub-item "Advanced settings" disable "Password protected access" ;
- standard network model for Win 7 should be “Workgroup” (default);
- the guest account is enabled, in the local policy it is also removed from the item “Denied access to the PC from the network”.
If you found out \\ changed the password and did everything as indicated in the article, but did not get access to the machine over the network, you need to study in detail the settings of local access policies on each specific computer.
Instructions
Sometimes, in the process of using a computer, a situation arises when it is necessary for a network connection.
If you have forgotten or do not know the network password, you can change it to new Password using a factory reset.
If using Ethernet routers, open the settings and reset the values \u200b\u200bthere, back to the previous default. Then open any Internet browser, insert the address of the router in the address bar and enter the login "admin" without specifying a password.
Install required parameters security, enter a new username and write down the password that you will later use when connecting. Click on "Save Changes".
If you are using a different type local network, download the special software to crack a password, install it on your computer and enter any of the found networks. Then change the settings according to the previous points. However, be careful when choosing a site to download the program - on some of them a Trojan may be injected into the program.
If you need to find out the password to access someone else's wiFi point, you need to use the Windows OS of this computer.
Open the "Control Panel" section on your computer and select " Network connections". Then open the item "Wireless network connection"And click on the" Set wireless network "function.
In the section that opens "Master wireless network»Click on the" Next "button and do the same in the next window with the name" Add new computers ". Then select the "Set network manually" section and after "Next" select the "Print network settings" section.
When a Notepad window appears on the screen, view its contents. Among the parameters of the wireless network, you will find the line "Network key", where the desired password will be printed.
Sources:
- how to find out the password of your internet
We are all working in networks, we use a very large number of different passwords. And of course, we often forget them. Remember password sometimes it is quite difficult, since most often it is encrypted with asterisks *******. But, fortunately, you can still find out the hidden password... Here's how to do it.
You will need
- To find out forgotten password you need the free Asterisk Key program. The Asterisk Key utility is simple and easy to use, specially designed to recover passwords hidden by asterisks.
Instructions
After processing is over, in its window "Asterisk Key" will open the decrypted password.
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The program "Asterisk Key" decrypts passwords hidden by asterisks from any running application or web pages
Sources:
We all lose or forget required passwords... Sometimes this is very inappropriate. This also applies to the passwords under which we register on sites... However, there are programs whose task is to recover passwords. For example passwords hidden icons "Asterisks" can be restored using the Asterisk Key program.
You will need
- You will desired program Asterisk Key. The Asterisk Key utility is specially designed to decrypt forgotten passwords hidden behind asterisks.
Instructions
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Helpful advice
Sources:
- Zone.net, computer information portal
To access various functions personal computer administrator rights are often required. If you need to go to operating system as an administrator, you need to know the password for this account, if set. Forgetting it, you can still log into the OS, but it will be much more difficult. You will have to remember the password or somehow bypass the procedure for entering it.
Instructions
Unfortunately, it will not be possible to recover the password for the Administrator account. If you cannot remember him, you will never know him. But you can reset it, enter the OS and install it again.
When you restart your computer, press the F8 key (or another, depending on the model motherboard) to access a selection of OS boot options in the corresponding menu.
You need to choose " Safe mode". In the list of users, select the account for which you know the password, or the one that is not protected by them.
After loading the desktop, you will see a dialog box notifying you to continue windows work in safe mode. You need to click on the "Ok" button, click on the "Start" menu, select "Control Panel" and go to the "User Accounts" section.
In the menu that appears, click on the "Change account" button. In the list of accounts, find the option you want. Select "Change password", enter a new password in the window that appears, then re-enter. The field named " Old Password"Just leave blank. It remains to click on "Change password".
Restart your PC to boot the system to standard mode. When prompted, enter your new password.
You can change your password using Net User. To do this, select "Safe Mode with Support command line". Choose an account with or without a known password.
You will see the OS command interpreter window on the screen. Enter the name of the account, on the next line - the new password. Next, enter the word Exit, then press Enter.
Restart your PC as usual, after which you can log into the OS as your user account with a new password.
Helpful advice
Try to use passwords that you personally can remember without problems. Use the hint.
With the development of the Internet, it becomes necessary to use devices that provide constant access to world wide web... IN recent times gained popularity Wi- and then select "Properties". Next, it is advisable to check the box next to the item "Display entered characters", after which the desired password from Wi-fi will be displayed.
It is also possible to find lost password from Wi-Fi in the router settings. To do this, simply connect the router to your computer using the supplied network cable... After that, you need to connect this wireless device and in the address bar of the browser, enter the following address: 192.168.1.1, then enter the login and password in order to gain access to the settings. Next, you need to go to the "Wireless Mode" - "Wireless Security" tab. Parallel to the line "PSK Password" the access code to the Wi-Fi network will be displayed. It should be noted that on asus routers the password can be registered directly on the main page.
One of effective means The security when using a network connection is the network password. It should not be too short and simple, as it provides protection against tampering for both wired networks and installation wireless connection by the type of Wi-Fi.
Instructions
You will need
- To find out the forgotten password, you will need the free Asterisk Key program. The Asterisk Key utility is simple and easy to use, specially designed to recover passwords hidden by asterisks.
Instructions
- Zone.net, computer information portal
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There is a lot of writing, but I think I can handle it, LET'S GO ...
I will use some quotes from my previous answers FOR DOMAIN ARCHITECTURE.
FOR SINGLE-RANK NETWORK ARCHITECTURE (WORKING GROUPS)
We simulate the situation
Your PC name \u003d MYPC
Accounts
Pertor's friend account \u003d Petrov, which belongs to working group Guests.
Friend's account Sidorov \u003d Sidorov, which belongs to the Guests working group.
[U] PS You will ask why the Guests - the less rights the person you trust, the more complete your information;)
Open folders
Petrovich for Petrov read-only
Sidor for Sidorov for reading and writing
For_all for everyone who has read / write access to MYPC, with no more than 1 user per folder.
We set the task - we begin to solve it.
First of all, let's create users and disable those we don't need.
To do this, right-click on the "My Computer" icon and select the "Control" item (mouse settings for right-handed people).
The Computer Management dialog box opens. We stomp further Computer Management-Utilities-Local users and groups-Users. A list of users will appear.
I recommend disabling accounts "HelpAssistant" and "SUPPORT _..." are never used in 99% of cases. Disconnecting is very simple - double-click on the user, a window opens and tick the "Disable account" box.
To ensure that all users are prompted for a password when logging into MYPC, disable the Guest account.
Now we create users. Right-click below the user list and select " New user... ". The" New user "window will open. Enter the following
User: Petrov
Full Name: Petrov Petr Petrovich
Description: My best friend
Password: [access password]
Confirmation: [Confirm Password]
"Require password change at next login" - blank
"Prevent user from changing password" - set
"The password has no expiration date" - set
"Disable account" - empty
Note Place the checkboxes as you see fit, but I usually do this. The Full Name and Description fields are optional.
We press "Create". The window closes - the user appears. BUT by default the OS creates accounts with "Users" rights, but we need "Guests".
To do this, click on "Petrov" 2 times, go to the "Group Membership" tab, select "Users" and click "Delete".
1) Click "Add" - "Advanced" - "Search" - the list of groups will be displayed, click "Guests" and OK.
2) Click "Add" and in the field "Enter the names of the selected objects" enter "MYPC \\ Guests" (for the English OS "MYPC \\ Guests"). By user Petrov everything is OK;)
We carry out a similar procedure for Sidorov. ;)
Close the "Computer Management" window with pure soul.
Now we configure access rights to MYPC
Now I will start repeating myself, but if this is not done there will be a small gap.
Start-Settings-Control Panel-Administrative Tools-Local Security Policy
In the dialog box Local policies security
Security Settings-Local Policies-User Rights Assignment
We pay attention to 2 parameters:
1) Denial of access to the computer from the network
2) Access to the computer from the network
These 2 parameters are strongly interrelated, therefore, when specifying values \u200b\u200bin them, it is necessary that the parameters do not overlap, but even if they do overlap, then "Denial of access to the computer from the network" has a higher priority.
Denying access to the computer from the network
Click on this inscription 2 times and enter the setting.
If there is an entry All in the list of refusals, then no one will get access to your PC on the network (there are exceptions, but I will not go into details).
If the Guest entry is present, then users who have not been authorized will not receive access.
Here you can explicitly specify the users and workgroups to whom access is denied.
Let's clear all previous records.
And add the following:
"MYPC \\ Administrators"
"MYPC \\ Users"
"MYPC \\ Power Users"
etc. etc. except for guests.
Accessing a computer from the network
This list contains the names of users and workgroups who are allowed to access your PC.
For our example
Let's pay attention to one more parameter "Deny local login" and add "MYPC \\ Guests" there. What for?! - To prevent users with guest rights from logging into the OS from your PC (I already explained this in PS).
Comment It will be very cool if you put "MYPC \\ All" - it is strange that there have not been any viruses with such a joke or I have not met;) You can check, but not on your PC !!!
Since we are in the "Local Security Settings" at the same time we will check one more parameter.
Security Options-Local Policies-Security Options and a booooooo big list will appear, as google says. Just kidding, not that big :)
Pay attention to the parameter " Network access: model sharing and security for local accounts "and set" Normal - local users make sure as they do. "
After correctly performed operations, recheck the changes and reboot the PC for complete confidence in the acceptance of the parameters (although not necessary).
Having gained access to the PC, you need to restrict access to the shared folders.
To do this, the first action is to disable "Use simple general access to files ". To do this, go to" Explorer "-" Service "-" Folder property ... "
The Folder Property dialog box appears. Go to the "View" tab. In the list " extra options": find the line" Use simple file sharing "and uncheck the box. Do not forget about" OK ".
Find the Petrovich folder on your local hard drive, right-click on it and select "Sharing and Security". A new dialog box will open. Go to the "Access" tab - put the dot "Share this folder" - press the "Permissions" button - delete "All" - press the "Add" button - enter "MYPC \\ Petrov" - click 2 OK.
Note If nTFS partition, in the properties of the folder there will be a tab "Security" - here we just add the user "MYPC \\ Petrov" and assign him certain rights from the list at our discretion.
OK and finished with Petrov.
Likewise for Sidorov, but do not forget that he must have read and change rights in his Sidor folder. This applies to the "Access" and "Security" tabs.
Find the For_all folder on your local hard drive, right-click on it and select "Sharing and Security". A new dialog box will open. Go to the "Access" tab and set the "Share this folder" checkbox. We put a dot "no more" in the right field will indicate the number 10 - reduce it to 1. Press the button "Permissions" and allow changes for everyone. OK now. Do not forget about the "Security" tab, if the section NTFS.
As a result, only those users who can log into your PC through the network will have access to the for_all folder, and no more than one active user.
Don't forget to tell your friends their accounts and passwords;)
That's all - the task is completed. Thanks for attention
In each article on setting up a router, or in the instructions for changing passwords, I advise you to write down somewhere the password that you set on your home wifi... Or set a password that you will definitely not forget, but at the same time, it must be strong enough. As you can imagine, very few people do this, I honestly don't write anything down either :) And the password is such a thing that if you forget it, it's very difficult to remember, you will try a bunch of options and nothing will work. And here you just need to connect a new device to your Wi-Fi. In this article, I will tell you what to do in such cases. How to remember a forgotten password from a Wi-Fi network, where to see it in the computer settings, or the router itself. I will try to write in detail about all the nuances, possible problems and not miss anything.
How can you find out a forgotten password for your Wi-Fi:
- View the password in the computer settings, if you have already connected (or are connected) to the network, the password from which we need to find out.
- View password in wi-Fi settings router.
- Reset the router settings, configure it again and set a new password.
We will start with the simplest, of course, from the computer. If you have a laptop (or PC with adapter), which was already connected to your Wi-Fi, or is currently connected, then most likely we will be able to look in the settings for the password that we have successfully forgotten.
We look at the forgotten Wi-Fi password on the computer: Windows 7, 8, 10
Many people ask where to find this password on the computer? In Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10, this is not difficult, but XP has its own problems. Let's take a look at newer versions of Windows first. On the seven and eight, everything is almost the same.
Attention! Your computer from which you want to remember the key to the network must be connected to this network. If he connected to it before, it will work too. If you do not have such a computer, then go directly to the section where we will look at the password in the router settings.
And one moment: if you don't want to go through the settings, then you can try to do everything with the WirelessKeyView program, which I wrote about a little below.
Go to Network and Sharing Center.
Seva choose Wireless network management.
You will see a list of all the networks you have connected to before. Find the network from which you need to remember the password, click on it right click mouse and select Properties.
In the new window, go to the tab Safety, put a tick next to the item Display entered characters and in the field Network Security Key see our password.
Let's consider right away possible problemsthat you may encounter.
What if there is no "Wireless Network Management" item, or the password is not displayed after checking the box?
These are very popular problems. Managing wireless networks most likely may not be due to the fact that you do not have Wi-Fi configured on your computer at all (in this case, you will definitely not be able to see the password in this way)Or, I read somewhere that this could be due to the home version of Windows. What if there is no "Wireless Network Management"? You can see the password through the router, read about it below, or try this:
You will succeed on one condition: you must be connected to the network from which you want to view the password.
If the password does not appear after checking the box "Display entered characters", then try to view it in the router settings. Or, try from another computer, if possible.
How to find Wi-Fi password in Windows XP? We use the WirelessKeyView program
As I wrote above, XP is a little more complicated. In principle, you can also see everything there, but not as easy as on Windows 7. Therefore, I advise you not to go into this jungle, but to use free program WirelessKeyView. Which, by the way, also works great in newer windows versions... What does the small WirelessKeyView program do? It displays all the networks to which the computer on which you started it used to connect. And of course, it displays the saved passwords for these networks.
Everything is very simple. You can download the program from the official website http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_key.html. Open the archive and run the file "WirelessKeyView.exe"... The program will open, look for our network there (by name), and in the field Key (Ascii) look at the password for it. It looks like this:
Agree, everything is very simple and straightforward. Even on Windows 7 and 8, you don't need to bother looking for a password in the settings. Very good program, thanks to its developers. The only thing is that your antivirus can swear at her. Probably because of her slightly espionage purpose.
Where is the Wi-Fi password located in the router settings?
Another proven method. If you can set a password in the router settings, then you can see it there. And even if it doesn't work out, you can set a new password. If you could not see the key in the computer settings, there is no connected software Wi-Fi computer, and the WirelessKeyView program also failed, then only the router itself remains. Well, or a factory reset, but this is an extreme case.
What's more good about this method is that you can go into the settings even from a phone or tablet. Provided they are already connected. Just on mobile device I can't see the password, at least how to do it, I don't know. Although, perhaps there are already some programs for Android (but most likely you will need Root rights there).
I think it's best to show separately how to view the password on a specific router manufacturer. Let's consider the most popular firms.
We look at the key to the Wi-Fi network on Tp-Link
We will start as usual with tp-Link routers... We need to go to the settings. We connect to the router via cable, or via Wi-Fi (which is very unlikely, because you do not know the password :))... Open the address in the browser 192.168.1.1 (possibly 192.168.0.1) and specify the username and password. The default is admin and admin.
To watch installed key, go to the tab Wireless - Wireless Security. In field Wireless Password a password will be specified.
Remember the password on Asus routers
Everything is about the same. We go into the settings, if you do not know how, then. The address is the same - 192.168.1.1.
In the settings, immediately on the main screen there is an item State of the system, the password is specified there. Just position the cursor in the field "WPA-PSK Key"... Like this:
By the way, you may still need it.
Find out the forgotten password on D-Link
How to do this, I already wrote in the article:. But, I could not help but write about it here, because D-Link is very popular. So, we do the same, and go to the tab Wi-Fi - Security Settings... In field "PSK encryption key" you will see the password itself.
We look at the password for ZyXEL
Go to your router settings ZyXEL Keenetichow to do it, I wrote. Go to the tab Wi-Fi network (bottom) and in the field "Network key" you will see the password itself, which is currently set, and which you forgot.
If you forgot the password on the Tenda router
So on Tenda routers the same way, go to the tab Wireless settings - Wireless Security and in the field "Key" look at the password.
On a Linksys router
Let's take another look at the Linksys devices. We do everything according to the scheme:, go to the tab Wireless network - Wireless Security... In field "Identity phrase" the password for the Wi-Fi network is specified.
That's all, as you can see, nothing complicated.
What if all else fails?
I think that there is only one way left, this is to reset all the settings and passwords of your router and configure everything again. You can configure it according to the instructions that you will find on our website in the "Configuring the Router" section.
I tried to collect on this page all possible wayswith which you can recover a forgotten Wi-Fi password. If something didn't work out for you, or some points from the article are not very clear, then write about it in the comments, we will figure it out. And of course, I will be grateful for a new and useful information on this topic.
