Display the characters on the wireless network passwords

I need to see my password for my wireless network connection, but when I go to manage wireless networks and then click on the network, and click on the Security tab of the password is in the show characters check box and points black is grey-ed out so I can check it out. How can I fix it?

Hi Snbush,

If you don't remember the password registered for you wireless, you can always reset your router to the factory default settings. For information about how to do this with your router, plesae consult the router's manual or contact the manufacture of the router.
Unfortunately, we cannot help you recover files and features that are lost or forgotten passwords.
For more information about lost passwords, please see the following article:

Microsoft's strategy concerning lost or forgotten passwords

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