File Extension Library


.PANIC File Extension

  • Category: System Files
  • Format: Text

What are .PANIC files and how to open them?

Can't open .PANIC 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 .PANIC file.

What is a .PANIC file extension?

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

.PANIC is Kernel Panic File

File created by the Unix kernel when it detects a fatal error and cannot recover; contains information about the state of the machine when the panic occurred, such as program and memory dump information; used to report and debug computer crashes in Linux and Mac OS X systems; saved in a plain text format.

Mac OS X creates a PANIC file when a kernel panic occurs. If this happens, the screen will dim and the following message will be displayed (in multiple languages): "You need to restart your computer. Hold down the Power button for several seconds or press the Reset button."

In Mac OS X, PANIC files may be viewed using the built-in Console application by expanding the DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION → System Diagnostic Reports location in the Log List.

List of all softwares that can open the Kernel Panic File
Mac
Apple TextEdit

How to fix problems with .PANIC files

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