File Extension Database

Open KEX File

The KEX file extension is associated with KEDIT, a text editor for Windows, created by Mansfield Software Group. If you have a KEX file in your system, it likely belongs to a set of macro programs to automate tasks within KEDIT. However, it may also belong to other software or encryption algorithms, such as the KEXI database application or the Kerberized Internet Negotiation of Keys software. In this article, we will explain the possible formats and ways to open and use each type of KEX file extension.

KEDIT Macro Programs

KEX files are most commonly seen in the context of KEDIT, which is a text editor for the DOS and Unix operating systems. A KEX file is basically a macro program written in the KEXX language that automates tasks in KEDIT. For more information on KEX files and KEDIT, you can visit the Mansfield Software Group Website. Unless you are a KEDIT user, you may never come across this type of KEX file.

KEXI Database Application

Another possible use for a KEX file is as a database extension for KEXI, a visual database applications creator tool by KDE. KEXI is used for designing forms, tables, and queries for databases. KEXI projects are saved with the .KEX file extension and can contain multiple database objects. You can get more information about KEXI and .KEX files on the KEXI project website.

Kerberized Internet Negotiation of Keys (KINK)

Lastly, there is a less common usage of the KEX file extension in the context of Kerberized Internet Negotiation of Keys (KINK). KINK is a protocol for negotiating cryptographic keys for IPsec using Kerberos. More details about KINK and how KEX files are used can be found at the IETF's resource page on KRINK RFC.

KEX File Important Information

In the end, how you open a KEX file depends on what type of KEX file it is. If your KEX file isn't a macro program for the KEDIT text editor, a database file for the KEXI database application, or related to the Kerberized Internet Negotiation of Keys protocol, you might have trouble opening it. It's possible that your KEX file is misnamed, or it could be that you're trying to open a file type that isn't meant to be directly opened by a user. Either way, it's important to understand the origins of a KEX file before attempting to open it.

How Can I Open KEX File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open KEX file is to find a KEX file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a KEX file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open KEX file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as KEX file opener then try to search online for "KEX viewer", "application to open KEX file" or "open KEX file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open KEX file

How Can I Open KEX File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a KEX file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a KEX file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with KEX file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as KEX file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open KEX file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open KEX file then try to search for "KEX viewer", "application to open KEX file" or "read KEX file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read KEX file

How Can I Open KEX File on Android

If you downloaded a KEX file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded KEX file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "KEX".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "KEX viewer", "KEX file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open KEX File on iPhone or iPad

To open KEX File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the KEX file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "KEX". This way you can find apps which can open KEX files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "KEX viewer" or "KEX file" online in your favorite search engine.

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