File Extension Library


.PWL File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: System Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .PWL files and how to open them?

Can't open .PWL file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .PWL file.

What is a .PWL file extension?

.PWL file extension is created by Microsoft. .PWL has been classified as System Files. The format of .PWL file is Binary.

.PWL is Windows Password List

Password file used by Windows for user logins, network and dial-up passwords; may contain up to 255 passwords, each which store a resource type, name, and password; stored in a proprietary encrypted format in the Windows directory.

PWL files are used to automatically authenticate users at login screens after they have checked the "Remember Password" option.

PWL files are similar to .KEYCHAIN files in Mac OS X.

List of all softwares that can open the Windows Password List
Windows
ElcomSoft Proactive System Password Recovery

How to fix problems with .PWL files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .PWL files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .PWL file format
  2. You need to check the .PWL file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)