Installing kext
I want to install kext for my ALC888s sound and wondering if anyone can help me installing it. I have OSX86Tools but I don't know how to use it. I also have Kext helper but I cannot past the password entry since I don't have a password on…
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- @LaFemme69 Published 2010-04-17
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I want to install kext for my ALC888s sound and wondering if anyone can help me installing it.
I have OSX86Tools but I don't know how to use it. I also have Kext helper but I cannot past the password entry since I don't have a password on my system. I cannot get the 'Easy Install' to highlight so i can install.
thanx.
katie
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What kext is it, you want to install?
In general - stay away from OSx86Tools they are not made for use with Snow Leopard. You don'nt need stuff like special tools for that: Just copy the kext to /System/Library/Extensions folder - ignore any upcoming messages about it & peform the following commands on Terminal:
sudo -s
chown -R root:wheel /System/Library/Extensions
chmod -R 755 /System/Library/Extensions
rm -rf /System/Library/Caches/com.apple.kext.cachesThen reboot & kext-install should be fine.
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| @LaFemme69 | Primary Author | 1 | 2010-04-17 |
| @Imkantus | Contributor | 1 | 2010-04-20 |