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Basic information about KS file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension KS（*.KS or *.ks）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the KS file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the KS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the KS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support KS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the KS file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the KS file?
How to open a KS file?
What programs do I need to open a KS file?
What programs help to create and edit a KS file?
How to convert KS files to another file format?
How to convert another files to KS file format?

1.Detail information about KS file extension: Kickstart File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert KS files
File type	Kickstart File	Category	System Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Text
Description	KS file is a Kickstart File. File used for creating images of Linux-based operating systems such as Red Hat, CentOS, and Tizen; contains a series of instructions that are used for automatic, unattended construction of an operating system (OS) image that can be used for running the OS.
Linux	MIC2 Any text editor

2.Detail information about KS file extension: Keystore File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert KS files
File type	Keystore File	Category	Encoded Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Binary
Description	KS file is a Keystore File.
Windows	Eclipse IDE for Java Developers Unity Technologies Unity KeyStore Explorer
macOS	Eclipse IDE for Java Developers Unity Technologies Unity KeyStore Explorer
Linux	Eclipse IDE for Java Developers KeyStore Explorer

Can't open a KS file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.KS”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the KS extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support KS file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of KS files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a KS file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a KS file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a KS file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the KS file is damaged.
Whether the KS file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the KS file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the KS file format is incompletely.
Whether the KS file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a KS file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a KS file.

If the KS file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.