Personal Filing Cabinet
General Information
| Title | PFC File Extension |
| Extension | .pfc |
| Full Form | Personal Filing Cabinet |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | AOL |
| MIME Type | application/x-aol |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store emails, settings |
| Additional Functions | Save bookmarks, download files |
| Features | Proprietary, Encapsulated data |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Proprietary format |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With software |
Use Cases
| Email Backup | Yes |
| Personal Data | Yes |
| Data Transfer | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data corruption |
| Best Practices | Regular backup, conversion |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1980s |
| Latest Version | AOL Desktop Gold (2020) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .pst, .ost, .mbox |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 AOL Desktop |
Free | Windows |
| AOL PFC Viewer |
Varies | Windows |
 ePreserver |
Paid | Windows |