Here in this tutorial we’ll guide you to install kali linux on VMware in windows/other operating systemkali linux is the best debin based open-source linux distribution for hacking and cyber security. Since it deals with a sensitive topic like hacking, it’s like a double-edged word.
KALI LINUX ON VMware.
Install Kali Linux without replacing the existing operating system, using a virtual machine will be a best and safest option. In VMware, you can use Kali Linux as a same regular operating system in your Windows .
Whatever you work inside Kali Linux VMware machine will NOT be impact your original Windows operating system. Your actual operating software will be untouched and your data in the system will be safe. How to install Kali Linux on VMware I’ll be using VMware. You may also install Kali Linux on VMWare.VMware is a wonderful open-source virtualization solution for just about anyone’s professional or personal use. It’s available free of cost. In this tutorial, we will talk about Kali Linux in particular but you can install almost any other OS whose ISO file exists or a pre-built virtual machine save file is available.
Let’s see…
Step Guide to install Kali Linux on VMware We are going to use a Kali Linux iso image made for VMware specifically. You can also download the ISO file for Kali Linux and create a new virtual machine – but why do that when you have an easy alternative ?
1. Download and install VMware first thing you need to do is to download and install VMware from official website.
Download VMware Once you download the installer, just double-click on it to install VMware.
2. Download a ready-to-use virtual image of Kali Linux After installing it successfully, head to Offensive Security’s download page to download the VM image for VMware. If you change your mind to utilize VMware, that is available too.
Kali Linux VMware Image As you can see the file size is well over 4GB, you should either use the torrent option or download it using a download manager.
Kali Linux Virtual Image
3. Install Kali Linux on VMware Once you have installed VMware and downloaded the Kali Linux image, you just need to import it to VMware to make it work.
Here’s how to import the VMware image for Kali Linux:
Step 1: Launch VMware. You will notice an Import button – click on it
VMware import Click on the Import button.
Step 2: Next, browse the file you just downloaded and choose it to be imported. The file name should start with ‘kali Linux and end with the .ova extension.
VMware import file Importing Kali Linux image Once selected, proceed by clicking on Next.
Step 3: Now, you will be shown the settings for the virtual machine you are about to import. So, you can customize them or not – that is your choice. It is okay if you go with the default settings.
You need to select a path where you have sufficient storage available. I would never recommend the C: drive on Windows.
VMware Kali Linux settings Import hard drives as VDI Here, the hard drives as VDI refer to virtually mounting the hard drives by allocating the storage space set.
After you are done with the settings, hit Import and wait for a while.
Step 4: You will now see it listed. So, just hit Start to launch it.
You might get an error at first for USB port 2.0 controller support, you can disable it to resolve it or just follow the on-screen instruction of installing an additional package to fix it.
And, you are done!
kali linux iso image
VISIT:- official web site of kali
Download VMware Workstation Pro
VMware workstation:- visit the official website of VMware workstation. Kali Linux on windows VMware Kali Linux running in VMware The default username in Kali Linux used to be root and the default password was too. But since January 2020, Kali Linux is not using the root account. Now, the default account and password both are kali.
You should be able to log in to the system with it.
Note:- you should update Kali Linux system before trying to install new tools hope the above steps worked well.
Of course, Kali Linux has a lot of useful tools in it for penetration testing
Also Read: What is Linux full information
– good luck 🙂