Windows does not store wireless keys in a format that is readable by the human eye which becomes unfortunate when you have lost your key and want to access your wireless router. Without the key it is only possible to reset the router and create new keys which would mean lots of work.
Wireless Key View recovers lost WEP and WPA keys in Windows XP or Windows Vista revealing the network, key type, key hex and ascii values. WPA keys are only shown as hex values which could mean that you have to convert them from hex to ascii to be able to use them. You can use any hex to ascii converer, like the one over at centricle.
Once you start the application the table will be automatically filled with all keys found. Those keys can be exported in various formats such as html or text format. Please note that only those keys are revealed that have been created a Windows utility and not a third party software like one provided from your Internet Service Provider or modem / router manufacturer.
Another fantastic app by Nirsoft.
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