kali linux an installation step failed virtualbox

Installation Step Failed: Installing Kali Linux on VirtualBox

Installing Kali Linux on VirtualBox can be a straightforward process, but it may encounter an installation step failed error. To ensure the operating system functions smoothly, you have to partition the disk and complete other necessary configuration steps.

The first step in installing Kali Linux on VirtualBox is to download the ISO image of Kali Linux from the official website of Kali Linux. Once downloaded, open VirtualBox and click on the New button to create a new virtual machine (VM).

To create a new VM, set a name for the VM (for example Kali), choose Linux as the “Type” of the VM, and finally choose Ubuntu (64bit) as the version. Set 4GB as base memory, specify 3 processors for the VM, and click “Next”.

In hardware settings, create a virtual hard disk of 25GB, and hit “Next”. Then, select the downloaded Kali Linux’s ISO file from the host operating system as the ISO image.

Next, set a password for the user account which will be asked for every time you turn on the VM. Type a short username for your user account, enter your full name, and click on Continue.

Create a user account to work on the Kali Linux VM by selecting your time zone and clicking on Continue. Then, type a domain name for the network like below and click on continue to proceed with the installation.

If the system does not accept the single-word hostname you input, use “kali” as the default. Navigate to Graphical Install using the UP and DOWN arrow keys and press ENTER.

Upon powering the virtual machine, the installation window for Kali Linux will appear on the screen. Follow the steps below to install Kali Linux on the newly created virtual machine:

1. Download Kali Linux ISO File: Download the ISO image of Kali Linux from the official website of Kali Linux.

2. Create a New Virtual Machine (VM): Open VirtualBox and click on the New button to create a new VM.

3. Configure Hardware Settings: Set 4GB as base memory, specify 3 processors for the VM, and click “Next”.

4. Select ISO Image: Select the downloaded Kali Linux’s ISO file from the host operating system as the ISO image.

5. Set User Account: Set a password for the user account which will be asked for every time you turn on the VM, type a short username, enter your full name, and click on Continue.

6. Configure Network Settings: Type a domain name for the network like below and click on continue to proceed with the installation.

By following these steps, you should be able to install Kali Linux on VirtualBox successfully without encountering any installation step failed errors.

Kali linux an installation step failed virtualbox