.HLW File

The hlw file extension is associated with the malicious software win32/AMalum.EDHZ.

When the win32/AMalum is copied to computer, it creates files with .HLW file extension in Windows\System32 folder. It is recommended to use antivirus applications to protect computer against virus infections.

How to open:

This file type is not meant to be opened directly, there is no software that could open and work with it directly, or there is no information available in public sources about opening this file type. This is usually the case of some internal data files, caches, temporary files etc.

How to convert:

As far as we know, this .hlw file type can't be converted to any other file format. This is usually the case of system, configuration, temporary, or data files containing data exclusive to only one software and used for its own purposes. Also some proprietary or closed file formats cannot be converted to more common file types in order to protect the intellectual property of the developer, which is for example the case of some DRM-protected multimedia files.