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legacy extension

how can i remove the extension, and what would be the consequences?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Dec 3, 2020 6:44 AM

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Posted on Dec 3, 2020 11:20 AM

If this is about Apple’s announcement regarding Legacy System Extensions, there is nothing we have to do or be worried about. What Apple is telling us is that when the next new operating system comes out (Big Sur), it will no longer allow those Legacy System Extensions which are part of other vendor’s apps. That means that any software vendors who have failed to update their offerings will be incompatible with the new OS. Those vendors have all been told what changes they will need to make to be compatible and I assume they are doing so. The bottom line is this. Before installing the next OS we need to visit our vendor web sites to verify that they have updated their offerings. If an important software has not been upgraded, then it might be a good idea to wait before installing Big Sur. In the meantime, DO NOT mess with them as some extensions are essential to the operation of your computer. In the meantime, it is nothing we need to worry about.


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Dec 3, 2020 11:20 AM in response to 55dor

If this is about Apple’s announcement regarding Legacy System Extensions, there is nothing we have to do or be worried about. What Apple is telling us is that when the next new operating system comes out (Big Sur), it will no longer allow those Legacy System Extensions which are part of other vendor’s apps. That means that any software vendors who have failed to update their offerings will be incompatible with the new OS. Those vendors have all been told what changes they will need to make to be compatible and I assume they are doing so. The bottom line is this. Before installing the next OS we need to visit our vendor web sites to verify that they have updated their offerings. If an important software has not been upgraded, then it might be a good idea to wait before installing Big Sur. In the meantime, DO NOT mess with them as some extensions are essential to the operation of your computer. In the meantime, it is nothing we need to worry about.


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