Questions tagged [kernel-extensions]
A kernel extension (or kext for short) is a plugin to the kernel that is in the form of a bundle (similar to apps). An example of a use if kexts would be to map the built-in keyboard for a Macbook Pro
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pCloud Drive Issues on MacBook Air M1 with Reduced Security Mode
I’m using a MacBook Air M1 and trying to set up pCloud Drive. During setup, Apple prompts me to switch to Reduced Security mode to allow the drive to be created. After creating the drive, if I switch ...
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How to find/remove this system extension?
macOS 15 here... When the system is started I have this message this message. Translation: System Extension blocked. A program tried to load an extension signed by "Legacy Developer: HP", ...
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Which kernel extension by "Apple Inc." is asking for security permission?
I just updated my OS to Mac OS Sequoia Version 15.3.2 (24D81). After the reboot and update, it gave me a pop up saying there's a system extension from "Apple Inc." that I need to give ...
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Can you override the default MacOS file transfer system in Finder?
In Windows you can replace the file transfer process/dialog/system with a program like Teracopy. While I don't use Teracopy in Windows, the default file transfer system in Finder is lacking features ...
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How to replace KEXT files in Monterey
I have a Macbook Pro 2015, which I mainly use for some light-weight coding and webbrowsing. It has unfortunately, for a long time, been incredibly slow. I read this solution posted here about ...
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How to uninstall AdGuard Network System Extension - version 2.8.1
Despite repeated attempts of following the official guide, as well as researching the internet, I cannot successfully uninstall the system extension, and it keeps re-appearing in EtreCheck reports: ...
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What is this "Distant Future Corp" startup item added after a Microsoft update?
This item just appeared after a Microsoft update. "Distant Future Corp" has a couple of apps on the app store and only a few staff. They appear to deal with sharing of things like link ...
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Frequent shutdowns
My MBA 2017 with Monterey 12.7 frequently just shuts-down No messages just black screen. Hardware test shows nothing New Monterey install does noting Shutdowns have no pattern, it even happens in ...
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Startup Disk "Reduced Security" setting effect on drive encryption
I have a M1 Mac. In order to install a legacy kernel extension needed for a peripheral, I have changed my startup disk security settings to "Reduced Security" as detailed here: https://...
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How do I reload/reinstall a kernel extension driver, solving this error: Filesystem error: Invalid ownership (501:0) should be (0:0)?
For solving a problem with a drive, I had to uninstall/unload an external SSD Samsung driver. Doing this, was reasonable easy: disable SIP in Recover (csrutil disable), rebooting, sudo kextunload /...,...
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kext loaded but nowhere to be found on disk
The following states the problem: a kext with the identifier aluveitie.RadeonSensor is loaded but I cannot find the actual file. kextutil hints that it used to be at /Library/Extensions/RadeonSensor....
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Third party extension is preventing M1 2020 MBP from booting
MBP 2020 M1, OS: Big Sur 11.7.9 My mac started malfunctioning lately: this morning I opened the lid and was greeted by the recovery screen telling me that there was a problem with the computer. I ...
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Who is trying to access NTFS?
A long time ago, I installed Paragon's NTFS drivers. But I no longer any NTFS drives (since almost as long). But yesterday, I had a few apps open, and GraphicConverter had the focus, when this popped ...
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How to enable network extension via terminal command on macOS
I'm managing a Sentinel One tenant in my company. As part of the installation process, the user is required to enable a few settings: Full disk access Network Extension. The problem is that the ...
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KASAN & KCOV kernel extensions are unsigned? is this normal?
While trying to find an issue with my computer, I was going through my kexts on profiler and Kasan.kext and Kcov.kext appear to have both been unsigned and recently modified. This had me wondering if ...
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