How to Delete a Wi-Fi Network Profile - Windows 8

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*These steps are applicable if you are having trouble connecting to a wifi network that you have previously connected to (such as a hotspot).

Please use these steps only if you are comfortable performing them and ONLY if you know the exact purpose for which you would delete a wifi profile.


1. Press Windows Key + C on the lower left of your keyboard to bring up the Windows 8 "Charm Bar" on the right side of your screen.



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2. Click on the Settings icon (Gear shaped symbol located at the bottom of the "Charm Bar")


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3. Click on the Available icon in settings. (If you are already connected to a network it will not say "Available" it will show the name of the network you are currently connected to.)


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4. Locate the desired wifi connection and Right Click on the network name.

5. Click Forget this network. (If no options are seen after right clicking on the network name, there are no settings saved for the connection and the PC is recognizing it as an entirely new connection)



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6. After the network profile has been removed just simply reconnect to the desired wifi network. This will create an entirely new Network Profile

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