PWL file extension - Microsoft Windows password data
What is pwl file? How to open pwl files?
File type specification:
The pwl file extension is associated with the Microsoft Windows operating system.
Whenever you log into a Windows, Windows creates a file with a .pwl extension. This file contains your username and password, in a format that can be recognized only by the operating system (i.e., your password's security is not compromised). Windows can then use this information as needed, especially in instances (such as Dial-up Networking) in which you check a Remember Password option.
The default software associated to open pwl file:
Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation
A family of operating systems developed by the Microsoft Corp. The first Windows was released in 1985 as a GUI add-on to MS-DOS. MS-DOS based Windows versions were developed to 2000, when was released the last version called Windows ME. Windows based on NT core started in 1993. Windows NT family are developed to these days, the latest version is called Microsoft Windows 11.
List of software applications associated to the .pwl file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open pwl file, edit pwl file, convert pwl file, view pwl file, play pwl file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
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Programs that can create pwl file - Microsoft Windows password data
Programs supporting the exension pwl on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about Microsoft Windows for create pwl file action.