.kext
File Type |
Mac OS X Kernel Extension |
File Format |
Standard |
Usage |
Referenced by an application; not meant to be opened manually |
Popularity |
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ Average |
Description |
Extension file used by a specific program or hardware device; often a device driver used by peripheral devices; primarily found in the /System/Library/Extensions folder.
KEXT files should not be manually moved or removed, since this can cause Mac OS X to kernel panic, which causes the computer to freeze.
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Open With |
macOS |
Apple OS X
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Updated |
February 2, 2007 |
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