File Extension Library


.KS File Extension

  • Category: System Files
  • Format: Text

What are .KS files and how to open them?

Can't open .KS file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .KS file.

What is a .KS file extension?

.KS file extension has been classified as System Files. The format of .KS file is Text

.KS is 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.

Kickstart files are used by MIC (Moblin Image Creator, now obsolete) and MIC2 (MeeGo Image Creator) for building images.

NOTE: For details about the Kickstart format, refer to the Fedora Kickstart page.

List of all softwares that can open the Kickstart File
Linux
MIC2
File Type 2:

Keystore File

Category: Encoded Files Format: Binary

Security file used for a variety of verification purposes; stores cryptographic keys and certificates that are referenced to prove authenticity; password protected.

The main uses for KS files are encrypting SSLs or for identifying an author of an Android app when publishing or creating an update.

List of all softwares that can open the Keystore File
Windows
Eclipse IDE for Java Developers
Unity Technologies Unity
KeyStore Explorer
Mac
Eclipse IDE for Java Developers
Unity Technologies Unity
KeyStore Explorer
Linux
Eclipse IDE for Java Developers
KeyStore Explorer

How to fix problems with .KS files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .KS files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .KS file format
  2. You need to check the .KS file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)