SterJo Wireless Passwords — Recover Lost Wi-Fi & Wireless Network Passwords
Forgotten your Wi-Fi password? SterJo Wireless Passwords is a free, lightweight Windows utility that quickly locates and recovers saved wireless network passwords and connection details from your system — including local and external drives. A portable version is available for technicians and fast recovery tasks.
Quick, safe Wi-Fi password recovery
SterJo Wireless Passwords scans stored connection profiles and system settings to display SSID (network name), saved password (where available), authentication type and encryption method. It does not attempt to break network security — it only reveals credentials that were previously stored on the scanned machine. Export results to a text file for safekeeping.
How SterJo Wireless Passwords works
SterJo Wireless Passwords lists saved wireless connections and their stored credentials.
Download & install
Installing is simple: download the installer or portable ZIP, extract (if applicable) and run WiFiPasswords.exe.
Current Version: 2.0
Notice for Windows XP users: If your network uses WPA, Windows XP may display the saved credential as 64 HEX digits. The HEX key can be used to connect to the network — this behavior is expected. WEP keys are shown normally on XP. Vista, 7, 8, 10 and 11 do not display WPA hex in the same way.
System Requirements
SterJo Wireless Passwords runs on Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 and 11 (32-bit and 64-bit versions where applicable).
Version History
Version 2.0 — UI improvements and removed .OCX dependencies
Version 1.7 — Minor bug fixes.
Version 1.6 — Windows 10 compatibility improvements.
Version 1.5 — Multi-language support added.
Version 1.4 — Minor changes.
Version 1.3 — Export to HTML and CSV/KeePass formats.
Version 1.2 — Minor bug fix.
Version 1.1 — Bug fixes.
Version 1.0 — First public release.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SterJo Wireless Passwords safe to use?
— Yes. The program reads saved network profiles from your local system only. It does not attempt to crack remote networks or send credentials to external servers. Always download from the official SterJo website.
Can I run SterJo Wireless Passwords from a USB stick?
— Yes. Use the portable build to run the tool without installing it on the host PC.
What should I do if no wireless networks are displayed?
— This usually means no Wi-Fi profiles are saved, the program isn’t running as administrator, or the Windows WLAN service is disabled.
How can I recover a saved Wi-Fi password in Windows?
— SterJo Wireless Passwords allows you to recover saved Wi-Fi passwords in Windows by reading wireless profiles stored by the operating system. If your computer has previously connected to a wireless network, the password can usually be displayed.
Can I see the Wi-Fi password of the network I'm currently connected to?
— Yes. SterJo Wireless Passwords can show the current Wi-Fi password in Windows as long as the network profile is saved on your system.
Does SterJo Wireless Passwords work on Windows 10 and Windows 11?
— Yes. The software fully supports Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and Windows 11, including both 32-bit and 64-bit systems.
Can I find Wi-Fi passwords for networks I’m no longer connected to?
— Yes. You can find saved Wi-Fi passwords for networks that are out of range or no longer active, as long as Windows still has the wireless profile stored.
Is this a Wi-Fi password cracking or hacking tool?
— No. SterJo Wireless Passwords does not hack or crack Wi-Fi networks. It only displays wireless passwords already saved on your computer.
Why do I need administrator privileges to view Wi-Fi passwords?
— Administrator rights are required to view Wi-Fi passwords in Windows, because wireless profiles are stored in protected system locations.
Can I export or save recovered wireless passwords?
— Yes. SterJo Wireless Passwords lets you export Wi-Fi passwords to a text file, making it easy to back up or transfer them to another device.
Is SterJo Wireless Passwords portable?
— Yes. The tool is 100% portable and does not require installation. You can run it directly from a USB flash drive
Will antivirus software flag this Wi-Fi password recovery tool?
— Some antivirus programs may detect false positives because the tool accesses stored credentials. Downloading SterJo Wireless Passwords from the official website ensures it is safe and unmodified.
Can I use this tool after reinstalling Windows?
— If the Wi-Fi profiles were removed during reinstall, recovery is not possible.
Does SterJo Wireless Passwords modify system files or network settings?
— No. The software is read-only and does not modify registry entries, system files, or wireless configurations.
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