Delete saved Wi-Fi networks even without a plugged-in dongle by using system settings or network management tools.
Delete saved Wi-Fi networks even without a plugged-in dongle by using system settings or network management tools.
I located the data in two locations. One at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\NetworkList\Profiles and another in a directory under C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Wlansvc\Profiles with the GUID-based folder.
An alternative method is to launch command prompt (cmd.exe) and execute netsh wlan show profile. For the profile you wish to remove, use the following command. netsh wlan delete profile name="Example 1" To confirm this action.
I removed the registry item, but it had no effect. As soon as I connected the Wi-Fi dongle, it worked again and restored the registry entries. I’ll need to check the second location’s netsh wlan show output—only shows no Wi-Fi interfaces unless the dongle is attached.
I discovered a third-party utility that removes saved networks when the dongle isn’t connected: https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/manage_wir...works.html It’s disappointing that Microsoft didn’t add this capability, and you’re relying on external software for something Windows should handle directly.