Windows 8.1: change WiFi password - does it work?
In this practical tip, we explain how to change the WiFi password in Windows 8.1. The function is somewhat hidden in the latest Windows, but with our practical tip this is no longer a problem.
Windows 8.1 - change WiFi password
- Click the network icon on the right in the task bar. Alternatively, move the mouse to the right in the corner, select the gear icon and click on the network icon.
- At this point, select your network from the list of displayed networks and click on it.
- Choose "Connect". The attempt will of course fail because the password has changed.
- Click "Don't save network".
- Now click your network again in the network list.
- Click "Connect" again.
- You can now enter the network key and connect to your network again.
If you have data that should not be read by other users of the PC, we will show you how to protect a folder with a password in Windows 8.