How to Install Kali Linux 2022.4 on VirtualBox on Windows 11

Are you interested to install Kali Linux 2022.4 on Oracle VM VirtualBox? If it is yes then you are in the perfect place where you can easily solve your problem. Today’s guide is all about How to Install Kali Linux 2022.4 on VirtualBox on Windows 11.

As we all know Kali Linux is open-source and based on Debian which the operating system is focusing on advanced penetration testing and security checking. And also kali Linux is particularly used for various tools that users most wanted such as Security Research, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, and many more. Kali Linux is formerly known as BackTrack Linux and it is funded by Offensive Security. Kali Linux 2022.4 is the new version of Kali Linux and contains many new features and tools. And we are guiding the users to install Kali Linux 2022.4 on VirtualBox.

One thing you have to know is that you should look toward the heading of the requirements where your PC should match the requirements otherwise you won’t be able to proceed. It is very important that you have to download the files which are given below.

What are the Requirements?

One of the important requirements which you are PC should support and unfortunately if your system did not support then you have to leave this process of installing Kali Linux. Because if Virtualization Technology is not supportable then VMware and also VirtualBox will not work properly and smoothly. If you are having SSD then it is perfect to attach it to your PC because it works faster than the HDD and also it will give you more free space which can use if you don’t have enough storage to install Kali Linux.

There are some requirements that you have to complete it otherwise you will not be able to move further. The requirements are given below and make sure that your PC which should the requirements.

• 2GB RAM (4GB RAM is Recommended)
• CPU 2 cores
• 20GB free space (40GB is Must)
• VirtualBox along with its extension
• Kali Linux ISO file

Download Kali Linux ISO

Not downloading any ISO file of the operating system will create problems while installing it on your PC. So, if you really download any operating system then it is very important to have it inside your PC. Then it is the same with Kali Linux which you have to download before starting the process of installing Kali Linux. And you have to install the ISO file in a separate folder and it should mix with the other programs. I will give a link to download the Kali Linux ISO file.

• Kali Linux ISO

Create a New Virtual Machine on VMware

To create a new virtual machine in order to get Kali Linux on your PC. So, for installing any operating system on VirtualBox you have to first create a virtual machine then you will be able to install Kali Linux. Follow the instruction down below to create a new virtual machine.

Step 1. First, open the Oracle VM VirtualBox Manager then on the main screen tap on the New button.

Step 2. Then the first window will pop up and all you need to do is give a name to your virtual machine after that select the ISO image of Kali Linux in the section of ISO Image. Open the drop-down of the ISO image section and click on the Other.

Step 3. When you select the ISO image of Kali Linux then click on Next to go ahead.

Step 4. In the next window, you have to increase the base memory and tap on Next.

Step 5. In the virtual hard disk, the screen selects the disk size and here I am increasing it to 40 MB then click on Next.

Step 6. Finally, click on Finish, and the process of creating a virtual machine is done.

Edit the Settings of Kali Linux

Step 1. First of all, you have to tap on the Settings button from the main screen of VirtualBox.

Step 2. Once you get into the settings of the virtual machine simply go to the System from the left side after that uncheck the box of Floppy.

Step 3. Then head towards the Display at the left pane and the max video memory and limit is 128 MB.

Step 4. At last, tap on the USB after that check the box of the USB 3.0 (xHCI) Controller.

Complete the Installation Process

The last method after editing the settings of Kali Linux and then you are able to complete the last method which is all about installing the virtual machine on your PC. The steps for installing Kali Linux is some lengthy and you don’t forget a single step and do whatever we have shown below. So, follow the below instruction and easily do the method of installation.

Step 1. Firstly, select the virtual machine then click on the Start button.

Step 2. Now, the installation will start soon and you have to wait till the process should be done. Then once the installation is done simply click on Graphical Install after that hit the Enter button.

Step 3. Select a language for the process of installation and then click on Continue.

Step 4. Next, choose your location and basically select the place where you are living, and then according to that the time zone will be set. Unluckily if your location is not above that list then click on the Other after that tap on Continue.

Step 5. Then configure the keyboard.

Step 6. Further, the process of the installation starts again, and wait till the installing should be done.

Step 7. Here type the hostname for your system and the hostname will identify your system to the network and tap on Continue.

Step 8. Enter your domain name and also leave that as default then click o continue.

Step 9. In the blank, simply type your full name and tap on Continue.

Step 10. After that type, your username then click on Continue.

Step 11. Furthermore, you have to set up a password for the operating system after that re-enter the password once more to verify the password.

Step 12. Select a clock to choose your time zone then tap on Continue.

Step 13. Now, choose Guided – Use Entire Disk.

Step 14. There is written a note which says that the selected disk’s data will be removed and you don’t worry about the data because it is safe and the data is in a separate disk. Select SCS13 (0,0,0) (sda) – 42.9 GB ATA VBOX HARDDISK then click on Continue.

Step 15. In this step, you have to select partitioning after that choose All Files In One Partition (Recommend For New Users) and tap on Continue.

Step 16. Then select Finish Partitioning and Write Changes to Disk then click on Continue.

Step 17. Check the box of Yes and click on Continue.

Step 18. The process of installing the base system will start and you have to wait till the process should be done.

Step 19. In the window of software selection, I am going to select Desktop Environment [Selecting This Item Has No Effect] and then tap on Continue.

Step 20. Check No then continue to go ahead.

Step 21. In installing the GRUB boot loader window you have to choose /dev/sda (ata-VBOX_HARDDISK_VB412ab924-e6c11192) and click on Continue.

Step 22. Now, the installation of Kali Linux will start soon.

Step 23. Click on Continue which will start rebooting your virtual machine.

Step 24. At last, your virtual machine restarted and again enter and power on the Kali Linux after that enter your username and password and hit the Enter button.

Step 25. Finally, the new operating system has been installed on your Windows PC.

Conclusion

We have provided a simple and easy and easy tutorial on How to Install Kali Linux 2022.4 on VirtualBox on Windows 11. I am sure that we have given an easy guide on the tutorial and again if you encountered any type of problem during the process of installing Kali Linux 2022.4 on VirtualBox. Then you can share your problem in the comment section and we will try to fix or find a solution for it. There might be more ways related to this article and if you know then let us know in the comment section.