Windows 10: Windows 10 keeps forgetting wi-fi credentials

Discus and support Windows 10 keeps forgetting wi-fi credentials in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Windows keeps autonomously logging off from the wi-fi network and asks for credentials to log back in. Even if you enter the right wi-fi username and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by BaneleBanda, Jul 24, 2021.

  1. Windows 10 keeps forgetting wi-fi credentials


    Windows keeps autonomously logging off from the wi-fi network and asks for credentials to log back in. Even if you enter the right wi-fi username and password it will fail to log in a couple of times until that one odd instance when it finally successfully logs in. After investigating I identified the problem to be centered around the credentials manager. I have a 10+ digit password, but every time I successfully log in, the credentials manager shows only 8 of the digits have been stored, this is also right before the first letter on the password. It also successfully logs in if you manually r

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    BaneleBanda, Jul 24, 2021
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  2. EdwardD_5 Win User

    Unable to 'Forget' Wi-Fi connections

    The problem is "Manage Wi-Fi Settings" does not show a "Manage Known Networks" link. So no list of networks comes up nor does any "Forget" button.
     
    EdwardD_5, Jul 24, 2021
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  3. Windows 10 and no wi-fi

    Hi Joachim,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. Appreciate your interest in using Windows 10.

    I would suggest you to follow the methods below:

    Method 1: Run the Hardware and Device troubleshooter by following the steps below:

    • Click on the Start button, and type “Troubleshooting” on the search bar.
    • Click on troubleshooting, then click on “Hardware and sound”.
    • Under Hardware and sound, click on “hardware and devices”.
    • A pop-up will appear, click on the “Next” button and your hardware troubleshooting will start.


    Method 2: The issue may occur if the drivers for Wi-fi are not installed or updated. I suggest you to install/update the latest version for Wi-fi drivers by following the steps below.

    • Press ‘windows key + R’ and type ‘devmgmt.msc’ and press Enter.
    • Expand ‘Network adapter’ and right click on Wi-fi driver and select update.


    Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to
    write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Jul 24, 2021
    #3
  4. Windows 10 keeps forgetting wi-fi credentials

    wi fi not working on windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. Appreciate your interest in using Windows 10.

    I would suggest you to follow the methods below:

    Method 1: Run the Hardware and Device troubleshooter by following the steps below:

    • Click on the Start button, and type “Troubleshooting” on the search bar.
    • Under Hardware and sound, click on “hardware and devices”.
    • A pop-up will appear, click on the “Next” button and your hardware troubleshooting will start.

    Method 2: The issue may occur if the drivers for Wi-fi are not installed or updated. I suggest you to install/update the latest version for Wi-fi drivers by following the steps below.

    • Press ‘windows key + R’ and type ‘devmgmt.msc’ and press Enter.
    • Expand ‘Network adapter’ and right click on Wi-fi driver and select update.

    Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to
    write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Jul 24, 2021
    #4
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