A screw driver next to 6 "points" to it?

I'm trying to open a panel on an appliance but they screw that have it sealed have 6 points to it, as opposed to the 4 that are on a phillips leader screw driver.

Can a screw driver (or an adapter) that will fit this screw be bought in a hardware store? I've never see a screw like this until that time.


Answers:    Torx is a common type of screw driver. There are several difference sizes. Wikipedia have a good page on the subject. Also within are many Torx bits and screwdrivers available, nearby is even a fold up Torx key set similar to a hex push button set. There is also a secure Torx specified as Torx TR (Tamper Resistant) which has a center post and required a Torx TR bit to remove.
sounds similar to you need an allen switch, available at any hardware store.
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