How to install KALI LINUX using VirtualBox on Windows 10

Installing Kali Linux on your Windows 10 laptop is easy if we use VirtualBox.

Step 1 – Download VirtualBox for Windows

https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

Run > as Admin

Installer starts > Next > Next (just accept all the defaults)

Warning > Yes

Install

Install > Finish

VirtualBox Opens

Step 2 – Download a VirtualBox Kali image

https://www.offensive-security.com/kali-linux-vmware-virtualbox-image-download/

These images have a default password of “toor” and may have pre-generated SSH host keys.

Select Kali Linux 64 bit VBOX

You’ll get the *.ova file appear.

Step 3 – Import Kali Image

File > Import

Browse to the Kali Image > Next

Next, the settings will appear > Import

Importing…

Kali Imported

USB Error – we need the extension pack – for USB 2.0 and 3.0 devices.

Download VirtualBox Extension Pack

https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

Run and Install Extension Pack > I agree

Installed successfully > OK

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Now, lets try the “START” arrow again

Kali launches a login prompt – remember the password

Username = root

Password = toor

Kali Splashscreen – Yay!

Step 4 – Update the Kali Image

Open a shell and enter the following commands, to update the repositories.

That’s it.