I am using Windows 7 at home on my Macbook pro (boot camp). After installing windows 7 I connected to the internet and it gave me two passwords and made my home network secure. The second password is the one that works within the Windows 7 environment but I managed to wipe what was called the 'old network password' or similar. Now I can't access the internet when in Mac mode as the password is not accepted.
As Windows 7 gave me the 'old netwrks password' would anybody tell me whether I can find it again or do I have to re-install it all (a real pain due to Autocad licencing).
It seems like you're facing an issue with network passwords after installing Windows 7 on your MacBook Pro using Boot Camp. Here's a general approach to help you with your network password situation:
Retrieving Network Password on Windows 7:
Check Credential Manager:
Windows 7 stores network passwords in the Credential Manager. You can access it by typing "Credential Manager" into the Start menu search and checking under the "Windows Credentials" tab.
[]Network and Sharing Center:
Navigate to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center. Click on "Manage wireless networks" on the left side. Find your network, right-click, and select "Properties." You may find the stored network key here.
It seems like you're facing an issue with network passwords after installing Windows 7 on your MacBook Pro using Boot Camp. Here's a general approach to help you with your network password situation:
Retrieving Network Password on Windows 7:
Check Credential Manager:
Windows 7 stores network passwords in the Credential Manager. You can access it by typing "Credential Manager" into the Start menu search and checking under the "Windows Credentials" tab.
[]Network and Sharing Center:
Navigate to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center. Click on "Manage wireless networks" on the left side. Find your network, right-click, and select "Properties." You may find the stored network key here.
[]Command Prompt:
You can try using the Command Prompt to show the saved Wi-Fi passwords. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the following command:
Code:
netsh wlan show profile name="YOUR_NETWORK_NAME" key=clear
Replace "YOUR_NETWORK_NAME" with the name of your wireless network.
Reinstalling Network Password:
If you are unable to retrieve the old network password, you might need to consider reconfiguring the network settings on your Mac. Here's how you can do it:
[]Forget the Network:
On your Mac, go to Network Preferences and forget the network that requires the old password.
[]Reconfigure Wi-Fi:
Reconnect to the Wi-Fi network on your Mac and enter the correct Wi-Fi password.
Additional Tips:
Ensure that the network settings on your Mac and Windows 7 are in sync.
If you have trouble with specific password settings or configurations, you may need to contact your network administrator or service provider for assistance.
Remember, network passwords are system-specific, so the password provided by Windows 7 may not work directly on your Mac side. Let me know if you need further assistance or if you encounter any specific issues during this process!