Opening KSH Files

The KSH file type is primarily associated with KornShell.

KSH	File extension: KSH
	File type:	shell script

What is a KSH file?

KSH files mostly belong to KornShell by David Korn. A KSH file is a script written in KornShell scripting/programming language. KornShell is a UNIX-based command interpreter. A KSH script contains a sequence of variables, terminal commands/statements, and data used to automate one or more operations on a system. Any plain text or code editor may be used to create or edit a KSH script. KornShell is based on Bourne Shell and C Shell interpreters. However, it provides improved job control, associative array support, C-type expression support etc.

How to open KSH files

You need a suitable software like KornShell to open a KSH file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your KSH file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a KSH file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert KSH files:

KornShell by David Korn
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. KSH files are often referred to as KornShell executables because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Dazzle Dazzle Realization
Dazzle Dazzle Realization is a discontinued Japanese music game for Windows desktop operating system. Lyrics used by this game are saved in a KSH file. This file format is classified as Game.
Prodigy
Prodigy is a discontinued online service that provided weather, news, games, banking, and bulletin board services. Its Internet registration data was saved in a KSH file. This file format is classified as Data.

Technical Data for KSH File Extension

File classification:

Executable

Related files:

kth, zip, csh, bash, vc

Mime type:

text/x-sh

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: KornShellScript
EXEFile: C:\SFU\bin\ksh -l -c \$(/bin/winpath2unix '%1')\ %*

ProgramID: KornShellScript
EXEFile: C:\SFU\bin\ksh -l -c \`/bin/winpath2unix '%1'`\ %*

ProgramID: mks_shell
EXEFile: wstart.exe -Nm %ProgramFiles%\Rational\Rational Test\nutcroot\mksnt\sh.exe -H -- \%1\ %*

ProgramID: mks_shell
EXEFile: wstart.exe -Nm %ProgramFiles%\RATIONAL\RATION~1\NUTCROOT\mksnt\sh.exe -H -- %* mks_shell_sh

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a ksh shell script is a special file format by David Korn and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with KSH files

Associate the KSH file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open shell scripts. Because only the current version supports the latest KSH file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the David Korn manufacturer website after an available KornShell update.
To make sure that your KSH file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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