There[SQ]s no standard "Password Folder" in Windows in the way you might be thinking of a physical folder containing password files. Windows stores passwords in various secure locations, depending on the application or service :

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Credential Manager:

This built-in Windows utility stores usernames and passwords for websites, network shares, and other applications. It[SQ]s encrypted and accessible through the Control Panel (or Settings in newer Windows versions).

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Individual Application Storage:

Many applications store their passwords within their own configuration files, often encrypted. The location varies widely depending on the application.

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Browser Password Managers:

Web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge have their own integrated password managers, storing passwords securely within their profiles.

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Third-Party Password Managers:

Applications like LastPass, 1Password, Bitwarden, and others provide more robust password management solutions, encrypting and storing passwords in their own databases, often synchronized across multiple devices.

Therefore, there[SQ]s no single place to find *all* your passwords in Windows. The locations depend on *where* the passwords were originally created or saved. Accessing them securely often requires the correct login credentials for the application or service itself, or using the specific password manager associated with those credentials.