third-party kernel extension

How can I find a third-party kernel extension that is causing a kernel panic. My iMac 2017 running Ventura will only boot in safe mode.

iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 13.0

Posted on Nov 23, 2022 11:43 PM

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Posted on Nov 24, 2022 10:10 AM

13Mars wrote:

How can I find a third-party kernel extension that is causing a kernel panic. My iMac 2017 running Ventura will only boot in safe mode.



Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/Anti-Virus/VPN

all known to cause issues on the macOS



if in doubt you can get a good look at your System config. and reveal conflicts or issues, you can download/run this trusted utility https://etrecheck.com including kernel extensions


If you need help interpreting the report you can post it here in its entirety in the "Additional Text" box in the editing toolbar below, in your reply.



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Nov 24, 2022 10:10 AM in response to 13Mars

13Mars wrote:

How can I find a third-party kernel extension that is causing a kernel panic. My iMac 2017 running Ventura will only boot in safe mode.



Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/Anti-Virus/VPN

all known to cause issues on the macOS



if in doubt you can get a good look at your System config. and reveal conflicts or issues, you can download/run this trusted utility https://etrecheck.com including kernel extensions


If you need help interpreting the report you can post it here in its entirety in the "Additional Text" box in the editing toolbar below, in your reply.



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