Network security key mismatch? Fix it in 4 easy steps

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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After entering the password to connect to their secure wireless network, several users have reported the Possiblenetwork securitykey mismatch error.

Thiserroris more common among the Windows 7 users. The cause of theerrorappears to be wrong security mode, third-party antivirus tools, and as well as issues with the wireless drivers.

If you are also troubled by thiserror, here are a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you resolve the possiblenetwork securitykey mismatch error in Windows.

How do I fix Possible network security key mismatch error?

1. Check your antivirus

Uninstall antivirus

2. Change the wireless network security type

3. Reinstall wireless drivers

4. Change your router’s security type

5. Release and renew IP address

The possiblenetwork securitykey mismatch error can be resolved by changing the security type. However, if the issue persists, check your antivirus and reinstall the network adapter. Do let us know which method helped you resolve the issue in the comments.

Tashreef Shareef

Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.

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Network security key mismatch? Fix it in 4 easy steps#

How do I fix Possible network security key mismatch error?#

1. Check your antivirus#

2. Change the wireless network security type#

3. Reinstall wireless drivers#

4. Change your router’s security type#

5. Release and renew IP address#