Windows Policy File
General Information
| Title | POL File Extension |
| Extension | .pol |
| Full Form | Windows Policy File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | N/A |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store policies |
| Additional Functions | Registry settings |
| Features | Text-based, Key-Value pairs |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| System Administration | Yes |
| Security Configuration | Yes |
| Group Policy Management | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Unauthorized changes |
| Best Practices | Access control, Backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early Windows NT |
| Latest Version | Included in Windows updates |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .reg, .adm, .admx, .adml |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Windows |
Licensed | Windows |
 Group Policy Object Editor |
N/A | Windows |
| Policy Plus |
Free | Windows |