How to Install Kali Linux in Virtual box | Kali Linux 2024.1 Latest Version

Описание: To install Kali Linux 2024.1 in VirtualBox, follow these detailed steps:

*1. Download Required Software*

**VirtualBox**: Download and install VirtualBox from the [VirtualBox website](https://www.virtualbox.org/).
**Kali Linux 2024.1 ISO**: Download the latest Kali Linux ISO from the [Kali Linux official website](https://www.kali.org/get-kali/).

*2. Install VirtualBox*

1. **Download**: Get the VirtualBox installer for your operating system.
2. **Install**: Run the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

*3. Create a New Virtual Machine*

1. **Open VirtualBox**: Launch VirtualBox on your computer.
2. **Create New VM**:
Click the *"New"* button.
**Name**: Enter a name for the VM (e.g., "Kali Linux 2024.1").
**Type**: Choose "Linux".
**Version**: Select "Debian (64-bit)" or "Debian (32-bit)" depending on the ISO version you downloaded (64-bit is recommended).

3. **Allocate Memory**:
Assign RAM to the VM. A minimum of 2 GB is recommended, but 4 GB or more is ideal if your host machine supports it.

4. **Create Virtual Hard Disk**:
Choose "Create a virtual hard disk now" and click **"Create"**.
**Hard Disk File Type**: Select VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image) and click **"Next"**.
**Storage on Physical Hard Disk**: Choose "Dynamically allocated" and click **"Next"**.
**File Location and Size**: Set the disk size (at least 20 GB recommended).

*4. Configure the Virtual Machine*

1. **Select the VM**:
Click on your newly created VM and then click **"Settings"**.

2. **System**:
Go to the *"System"* tab.
**Motherboard**: Ensure that the boot order has the optical drive (CD/DVD) first.

3. **Processor**:
Go to the *"Processor"* tab.
Allocate 2 CPUs if your host machine has enough resources.

4. **Display**:
Go to the *"Display"* tab.
Increase Video Memory to at least 16 MB for better graphics performance.

5. **Storage**:
Go to the *"Storage"* tab.
Click on the empty optical drive under **"Controller: IDE"**.
Click the disk icon next to *"Optical Drive"* and select **"Choose a disk file"**.
Browse and select the Kali Linux 2024.1 ISO you downloaded.

*5. Install Kali Linux*

1. **Start the VM**:
Click *"Start"* to boot the VM.

2. **Begin Installation**:
You should see the Kali Linux boot menu. Choose *"Graphical Install"* or **"Install"**.

3. **Follow the Installation Wizard**:
**Language**: Select your preferred language and click **"Continue"**.
**Location**: Choose your geographic location.
**Keyboard Layout**: Select your keyboard layout.
**Network Configuration**: Configure your network settings as prompted.
**Set Up Users and Passwords**: Create a root password and/or user account.
**Partition Disks**: Choose guided partitioning if unsure, and follow the prompts to partition the virtual hard disk.
**Software Selection**: Choose the software to install; the default selection is generally fine.

4. **Complete Installation**:
The installer will copy files and set up the system. This process may take some time.
When prompted, install the GRUB bootloader to the primary disk.