I do not know what a pvw file is but they keep popping up in my picture folder. I recently installed a KODAK camera and WONDER if that is where they are coming from. I just want them to go away and stay away. I have went to the folder options and looked for PVW and it is not there. If I click on one I get the box to have the internet find the program to open it. The only other software I have installed is SignBlazer which I use to cut stencils on a plotter. I'm suspecting the camera though. Do you know how to get rid of them and have them stay gone?

Any help much appreciated!According to: http://filext.com/file-extension/pvw
PVW files are simple text files holding information about Saved Views (visual layout of on-screen reports).
It comes from: Portfolio Saved View program: http://www.extensis.com/en/products/asset_management/OK. Now does anyone know how to get rid of them. I did not need them before and I'm pretty sure I don't need them now. I don't even have to view a picture to have them show up. They are driving me crazy. UNINSTALL the software that's creating the files then. Do you have Portfolio installed?Since they are text files, open couple of them with Notepad, and see what they say...Opening with notepad gives this result

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So that's not HELPING. I don't have Portfolio. Thanks for trying to help though. I appreciate it.Well we got a company name...
Do you have any software installed from a company called Accusoft?http://www.accusoft.com/
http://www.accusoft.com/news/pressreleases/050103.asp :
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Northborough, Mass. and Eden Prairie, Minn. – May 1, 2003 – AccuSoft® Corporation, the leading provider of imaging technology, and Jasc Software, Inc., creator of digital imaging and management solutions, announced today that AccuSoft’s industry-leading ImageGear® technology is embedded in the new Jasc® Paint ShopTM Family of products, including Jasc®Paint Shop Pro® and Jasc® Paint Shop Photo AlbumTM. Paint Shop Pro 8, the newest version, began shipping this week.