Kali Linux is a free and open source Linux operating system specially designed for penetration testing (computer system security) using a wide range of available security tools.

Compared to previous releases, this Kali Linux version includes some new features and updates, such as Kernel 5.9, GNOME 3.38, KDE 5.19, new tools added, ZSH is now the default shell replacing Bash, Bash shell gets changes in appearance, Win-KeX to ARM devices, and more.įor more information the release, read the official note of the Kali Linux 2020.4. It is available for installing 32-bit and 64-bit versions, and a choice of different desktop environments such as KDE, LXDE, and MATE is available in a single ISO image file. Type in a username ( root) and password you entered in the previous steps.įinally, the interface of Kali Linux appears on your screen.Kali Linux 2020.4 was released on November 18, 2020, it was preceded by version 2020.3 and was available for desktop / laptop computers. After rebooting, the Kali login screen appears. With this, you have successfully installed Kali Linux on VirtualBox. Once you receive the message Installation is complete, click Continue to reboot your VM. Then, select a boot loader device to ensure the newly installed system is bootable.ġ5.

Install the GRUB boot loader on a hard disk. Otherwise, leave the field blank and click Continue again.ġ4. Enter the HTTP proxy information if you are using one. Select whether you want to use a network mirror and click Continue. While the installation bar loads, additional configuration settings appear.ġ3. Continue by navigating to Finish partitioning and write changes to disk. The wizard gives you an overview of the configured partitions. If you are a new user, go for All files in one partition.ġ1. Next, select the scheme for partitioning. Select the only available option – SCSI3 (0,0,0) (sda) – 68.7 GB ATA VBOK HARDDISK (the details after the dash vary depending on your virtualization software).ġ0.

As you created a single virtual hard disk in Step 3: Adjust VM Settings, you do not have to worry about data loss. Then, select which disk you want to use for partitioning.

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