POL Types

Principal POL Type

.POL

File ID:	.pol
File Type:	Windows Policy File

POL file is a file typically named Registry.pol and created by Group Policy Object Editor.POL file saves registry keys created while authoring an Administrative Template.POL file can specify local or global user settings.

Created by:	Microsoft Corporation
Division:	System Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pol

Software Programs That Open The Windows Policy File:

Registry.Pol Viewer Utility by SDM Software

Windows

Microsoft Group Policy Object Editor by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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Sources of POL Problems

Typical POL Opening Challenges

Missing Registry.Pol Viewer Utility

If you attempt to load your POL file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open POL Files". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Registry.Pol Viewer Utility isn't installed on your PC. The OS won't know what to do with your POL file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

Tip: Another POL-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Incorrect Registry.Pol Viewer Utility Version

It is possible that your version of Registry.Pol Viewer Utility isn't able to open your Windows Policy File file due to incompatibility. You will need to download a newer version of Registry.Pol Viewer Utility if you don't have the right version. The primary cause of this problem is that your Windows Policy File file was created by a different (newer) version of Registry.Pol Viewer Utility than what's installed.

Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your POL file and clicking "Properties".

Summary: Not having the right Registry.Pol Viewer Utility version on your computer can cause problems opening POL files.

Other Causes of POL File Opening Problems

Assuming you have the right Registry.Pol Viewer Utility version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening POL files. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening POLs. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Windows Registry POL file paths that are incorrect
• The POL file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Invalid installation of a POL-associated program (eg. Registry.Pol Viewer Utility)
• File corruption affecting your POL file
• Past or present virus infection has affected your POL
• Device drivers for POL-related hardware are out-of-date
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Windows Policy File file