KYS Types

Main KYS Affiliation

.KYS

Extension:	.kys
Type:	Adobe Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts File

The KYS file has keyboard shortcuts created by Adobe Photoshop. It stores custom key combinations used for triggering menu options or other commands. The files allow restoration of shortcuts between Photoshop installations

Company:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Class:	Settings Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.kys

Software Programs That Open The Adobe Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts File:

Adobe Illustrator CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Adobe Photoshop by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

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Issues Opening KYS Files

Adobe Illustrator CC Removed

If you attempt to load your KYS file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open KYS Files". Usually, this is because you do not have Adobe Illustrator CC for %%os%% installed. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you don't have Adobe Illustrator CC installed, and you know of another program to open your KYS file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".

Adobe Illustrator CC Requires Update

It is possible that your version of Adobe Illustrator CC isn't able to open your Adobe Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts File file due to incompatibility. Visit the Adobe Systems Incorporated website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Adobe Illustrator CC. The primary cause of this problem is that your Adobe Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts File file was created by a different (newer) version of Adobe Illustrator CC than what's installed.

Tip: Investigate your KYS file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening KYS files are due to having the wrong version of Adobe Illustrator CC installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading KYS Files

Errors opening Adobe Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts File files can still occur even with the latest Adobe Illustrator CC software installed on your computer. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening KYSs. Problems unrelated to software:

• Windows Registry KYS file paths that are incorrect
• Unintentional removal of the description of the KYS file inside the Windows Registry
• Invalid installation of a KYS-associated program (eg. Adobe Illustrator CC)
• Something has caused file corruption of your KYS
• Past or present virus infection has affected your KYS
• Hardware associated with KYS has outdated drivers
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Adobe Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts File file