Where is the passwords list file in WinXP?

[Guest]

I would like to back up the passwords list for web surfing incase my computer
crased. I can't seem to find the file. It used to be .pwl in earlier
versions of windows. I did a search of files and folders, but nothing was
found. Thanks.

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

There is no equivalent of .PWL files in XP.

 

[Guest]

Does this mean there is no way to back up passwords that are saved when you
surf the web?

 

[Guest]

The unsecure pwl method went out with ME. Passwords are stored in an
encrpyted and protected area of the registry. You can use third party
software to manage passwords, but I would advise against it. Use the old
write it down and remember it method.

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

You'll have to try and remember them. There may be some 3rd party programs
available, but I don't know of any off hand.

 

[Guest]

Thanks so much. You solved the mystery of the day for me.

 

[Pop]

Look in Help/Support; search for "password reset disk"


|I would like to back up the passwords list for web surfing
incase my computer
| crased. I can't seem to find the file. It used to be .pwl in
earlier
| versions of windows. I did a search of files and folders, but
nothing was
| found. Thanks.
| --
| JBB

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

They are stored in the Registry. Protected Storage Pass View will allow you to view, and if I recall correctly, backup and restore the stored passwords. Note: Not all can be viewed and backed up.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3165.html

 

[Kelly]

Hi,

Added info: Suggestions

1. Documents and Settings....App
Data\Microsoft\Credentials\<SID>\Credentials
2. Cookies
3. AutoComplete and Vcard and how they work:
http://htmlgoodies.earthweb.com/autocomplete.html

/taskbarplus!.htm