Tips to open KEYTAB file
Can't open the KEYTAB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open KEYTAB files as well as a list of programs that support KEYTAB files.
KEYTAB file extension
File Name |
Unix Kerberos Encrypted Key |
File Developer |
Apple, Inc. |
File Category |
Misc Files |
The KEYTAB file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the KEYTAB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the KEYTAB file on each system platform.
What is KEYTAB file?
The KEYTAB file has been categorized as Misc Files. It was designed by Apple, Inc.. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. Unix Kerberos Encrypted Key is supported by 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Mac OS X application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Apple, Inc.. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the KEYTAB file. You can use Linux operating systems, Unix in case Mac OS X cannot be used.
How to open KEYTAB file?
An often recurring problem with Unix Kerberos Encrypted Key is that KEYTAB is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open KEYTAB, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the KEYTAB file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Mac OS X
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Mac OS X is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Mac OS X into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file KEYTAB with Mac OS X. Below is a list of programs that support the file KEYTAB.
Programs to open KEYTAB file
Remember to download programs supporting KEYTAB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Mac OS X with KEYTAB files
If, despite the installed application, the KEYTAB file does not start in the Mac OS X application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the KEYTAB file with the Mac OS X application.
Step 3. Update Mac OS X to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Mac OS X program with the Unix Kerberos Encrypted Key file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Apple, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the KEYTAB file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The KEYTAB file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the KEYTAB file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.