GeneIOUSBIDE.kext error message

When installing updates or software I often get the following error message
"/system/library/extensions/GeneIOUSBIDE.kext was installed improperly and cannot be used. Please try reinstalling it or contact the product's vendor for an update"
Where does this file come from - the error message keeps appearing - the Apple Store has been no help

Unless you are connecting your mac to an ancient drive or device that does not have a USB jack, you will never need this... Just delete it, it does no harm to do so. This system extension is not even needed on any Intel based mac because support for the cable, example linked to below, is provided by OSX. You can safely go to System/Library/Extensions and remove GeneIOUSBIDE.kext. If you are leery of doing that, Just keep a copy of it somewhere so you can reinstall it if you think it caused a problem.
Here is what the cable looks like that this Extension is supporting, so you can see for yourself if you will ever really need to have this Extension installed.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=14727 97&Sku=C250-2288&SRCCODE=CNETFEED&CMP=OTC-CNETFEED

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