Knowledge Base FAQ Item #6600135

Q6600135: Are my passwords stored encrypted in the CONFIG.SDF file?

Yes, all passwords are stored encrypted in the CONFIG.SDF file. The CONFIG.SDF file is a Microsoft SQL Compact Edition File. The encryption used is a strong, proprietary encryption.

If you want maximum encryption, we recommend to encrypt the CONFIG.SDF file using EFS and use AES256 as the encryption algortithm.

To read more, please see FAQ Q6600137.