The command netsh wlan show profile name="PROFILE_NAME" key=clear is used in Windows Command Prompt to display detailed information about a saved Wi-Fi network profile, including the network security key (password) in clear text. Here is how it works and how to use it:

• List all saved Wi-Fi profiles:
  Run netsh wlan show profiles to see all wireless network profiles stored on your computer. These profiles correspond to Wi-Fi networks you have connected to in the past.

• View details and password of a specific Wi-Fi profile:
  Use the command netsh wlan show profile name="PROFILE_NAME" key=clear replacing "PROFILE_NAME" with the actual Wi-Fi network name (SSID). This will display detailed info about the profile, including the password under the "Security settings" section next to "Key Content".

• Example:
  To view the password for a network named "tsunami", run:
  netsh wlan show profile name="tsunami" key=clear

• Requirements:

  • You must run the Command Prompt with administrative privileges.
  • The profile must exist on the device (i.e., you have connected to that network before).
  • You can retrieve passwords for any saved network, not just the one currently connected.

This command is useful for recovering forgotten Wi-Fi passwords stored on your Windows device

. Additional tips:

• You can also automate viewing passwords for all saved profiles using a batch command that loops through all profiles.
• To find the exact interface name if needed, use netsh interface show interface.
• Other netsh wlan commands allow managing wireless connections, such as connecting or disconnecting from networks.

In summary, the netsh wlan show profile name="PROFILE_NAME" key=clear command reveals the saved Wi-Fi password and other profile details on a Windows machine with appropriate permissions.