Mac Crash - WindowServer. quit unexpectedly

Open Terminal and type the following command line in:

kextstat | grep -v com.apple; systemextensionsctl list

Does it list any kernel extensions or system extensions?

You can also install EtreCheck (free) run a scan and click the Share button and Copy then click the Additional Text button on a reply to this discussion and paste the report. It will help us see if there's something running in the background causing problems. Things like adware / malware, or old incompatible software.

Hello I have simillar issue after upgrade to Ventur 13.0.1 on MacBook Pro Max

kextstat | grep -v com.apple; systemextensionsctl list

Executing: /usr/bin/kmutil showloaded

No variant specified, falling back to release

Index Refs Address      Size    Wired   Name (Version) UUID <Linked Against>

3 extension(s)

--- com.apple.system_extension.network_extension

enabled active teamID bundleID (version) name [state]

* * DE8Y96K9QP com.cisco.anyconnect.macos.acsockext (5.0.00556/5.0.00556) Cisco Secure Client - Socket Filter Extension [activated enabled]

* * UBF8T346G9 com.microsoft.wdav.netext (101.87.30/101.87.30)Microsoft Defender Network Extension [activated enabled]

--- com.apple.system_extension.endpoint_security

enabled active teamID bundleID (version) name [state]

* * UBF8T346G9 com.microsoft.wdav.epsext (101.87.30/101.87.30)Microsoft Defender Endpoint Security Extension [activated enabled]

Make sure both Cisco Secure Client and Microsoft Defender are up-to-date with the latest versions that support Ventura. Anything that uses extensions can cause all sorts of problems if they are not entirely compatible.

Check the privacy settings for those tools, they likely require Full Disk Access.

After updating any of those tools, be sure to restart the Mac. If you still have trouble, download EtreCheck which includes instructions on how to attach the EtreCheck scan in reply on Apple Discussion Community. i.e. there's an Additional Text button on the reply bottom toolbar that is meant to handle long form text too large to fit in the normal reply text box. The report doesn't reveal any personal data. It just shows hardware and software information and what's loading behind the scenes. We need to analyze the EtreCheck report as it may reveal potential problems beyond the extensions.

I see DisplayLink in the report. Make sure it's up-to-date or remove it if you don't need it. It's not loaded but you never know.

Could be a Ventura bug there is a 13.1 beta that's coming to production soon.

kextstat | grep -v com.apple; systemextensionsctl list

Executing: /usr/bin/kmutil showloaded

No variant specified, falling back to release

Index Refs Address Size Wired Name (Version) UUID <Linked Against>

0 extension(s)

I have 0 kernal extension installed yet the same crash happend to me a few times on different days.

I have the same problem since upgrading to macOS 13.0.1 but have no extensions installed.

I am using a MacBook Pro 16" 2.3 GHz 8-Core Intel Core i9 with 16GB RAM.

I started using an external 4K monitor (Dell U2723QE) at the same time and installed some Dell software so suspected that initially but this thread suggests it's probably something else.

Hope it gets fixed in 13.1 if it is indeed macOS at fault.

Here's an EtraCheck report of this problem using a Mac Studio and Ventura 13.0.1.

This bug is also giving me fits especially with Final Cut Pro.

It is really hindering my work.

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Ventura Beta 13.1 went into release candidate and is coming very soon. It is not known precisely what bugs were fixed.

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