Step-by-Step Guide: Kali Linux Installation on VirtualBox

This repository provides a detailed guide to installing Kali Linux on VirtualBox. Kali Linux is a powerful tool for ethical hacking and penetration testing, and VirtualBox enables you to create a safe and isolated environment to run it.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Requirements
3. Installation Steps
4. Troubleshooting
5. Contributing
6. License

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Introduction

This guide is designed to help beginners and professionals alike to set up Kali Linux on VirtualBox. Whether you're a cybersecurity enthusiast or a student, this guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions.

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Requirements

Before starting, ensure you have the following:

• A system with VirtualBox installed (download it from VirtualBox).
• Kali Linux ISO file (download it from Kali Linux Official Website).
• Minimum hardware requirements:
  • 4GB of RAM (8GB recommended)
  • 20GB of free disk space

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Installation Steps

1. Download Required Software

• Download and install VirtualBox on your system.
• Download the latest version of the Kali Linux ISO file.

2. Create a New Virtual Machine

• Open VirtualBox and click on "New".
• Enter the name (e.g., "Kali Linux") and select:
  • Type: Linux
  • Version: Debian 64-bit
• Allocate at least 2GB of RAM (4GB recommended).

3. Configure Virtual Hard Disk

• Choose Create a virtual hard disk now.
• Select VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image) and Dynamically Allocated.
• Set the disk size to 20GB or more.

4. Attach Kali Linux ISO

• Select your virtual machine and click Settings.
• Go to the Storage tab.
• Under Controller: IDE, click on the empty disk icon and choose Add Optical Drive.
• Select the downloaded Kali Linux ISO file.

5. Start the Virtual Machine

• Start the virtual machine by clicking Start.
• Follow the on-screen instructions:
  • Select Graphical Install.
  • Configure your language, region, and keyboard.
  • Set up a username and password.
  • Partition the disk (choose Guided – Use entire disk).
  • Wait for the installation to complete.

6. Install VirtualBox Guest Additions (Optional but Recommended)

• Insert the Guest Additions ISO from the VirtualBox menu.
• Mount the ISO in Kali Linux and run the installation script:

  sudo apt update
  sudo apt install -y build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r)
  cd /media/cdrom
  sudo ./VBoxLinuxAdditions.run