.WFW File Extension

Windows Firewall Policy

WFW is a file extension for Windows Firewall Policy Export files. Microsoft Corporation created this file format. It belongs to the Settings Files category with 1305 other formats. To open a WFW fil...

General Information

Title .WFW File Extension
Extension .wfw
Full Form Windows Firewall Policy
File Type Configuration File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store firewall settings
Additional Functions Import, Export policy
Features Security configuration, XML format

File Characteristics

Quality Structured, Readable
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With text editor

Use Cases

Network Administration Yes
Policy Deployment Yes
Security Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive data
Best Practices Regular updates, Encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release With Windows Vista
Latest Version Updates with Windows

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .xml, .pol, .inf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Included with Windows Windows
Windows Defender Firewall Included with Windows Windows