| File Type |
Mac OS X Kernel Extension |
| File Format |
File |
| Common? |
No |
| File 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. |
| Program(s) that open kext files |
Mac: Not meant to be opened or edited |
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