{"id":24210,"date":"2024-01-31T14:06:41","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T14:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/?p=24210"},"modified":"2024-01-31T14:06:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T14:06:41","slug":"install-kali-linux-vmware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/de\/kali-linux\/install-kali-linux-vmware\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Kali Linux on VMware"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Kali Linux <\/strong>is a power house among the Linux operating systems that you can use to perform penetration testing, network troubleshooting, and ethical hacking. Inside this operating system, you will find several security tools that provide you the freedom to unleash your inner hacker. However, before you start working with these tools, it is necessary for you to install <strong>Kali Linux <\/strong>on your system. The commonly used method to install <strong>Kali Linux <\/strong>on a system can be done by using a Virtual Machine called <strong>VMware <\/strong>that makes it easy for you to run a system over a pre-installed operating system. <strong>VMware<\/strong> is a robust Virtual Machine that creates a standalone environment, allowing you to install and run the operating system without removing your previous system.<\/p>\n<p>This blog is all about installing and using the Kali<strong> Linux<\/strong> system on VMware.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Outline<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24210-_1iuo1mffdmcp\"><strong>How to Install Kali Linux on VMware<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24210-_8qabu6l9i64i\"><strong>How to Use Kali Linux Preinstalled Image on VMware<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24210-_o55szpwbjjxi\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a id=\"post-24210-_1iuo1mffdmcp\"><\/a><strong>How to Install Kali Linux on VMware<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Before installing <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> on <strong>VMware<\/strong>, first you should download and install <strong>VMware<\/strong> on your Windows, Mac or Linux system. There are two versions of <strong>VMware<\/strong> you can download for Windows as well as for Linux systems. Either download <a href=\"https:\/\/customerconnect.vmware.com\/en\/downloads\/info\/slug\/desktop_end_user_computing\/vmware_workstation_player\/17_0\"><strong>VMware Workstation Player<\/strong><\/a> or use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmware.com\/products\/workstation-pro\/workstation-pro-evaluation.html\"><strong>VMware Pro<\/strong><\/a>. The <strong>VMware Workstation Player<\/strong> is free to use while <strong>VMware Pro<\/strong> provides 30-day free use, then you have to purchase it for later use.<\/p>\n<p>To install <strong>VMware<\/strong> on a Windows or Linux system, first navigate to <a href=\"https:\/\/customerconnect.vmware.com\/en\/downloads\/info\/slug\/desktop_end_user_computing\/vmware_workstation_player\/17_0\"><strong>VMware Workstation Player download page<\/strong><\/a>, download the file based on your system and install it.<\/p>\n<p>Here, I have installed <strong>VMware<\/strong> <strong>Workstation Player <\/strong>on Windows system, which can be opened from the <strong>Start Menu<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"636\" class=\"wp-image-24252\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-1.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-1.png 783w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-1-300x244.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-1-768x624.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are using a Mac OS, you can install <strong>VMware Fusion (an alternative to VMware) <\/strong>from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmware.com\/products\/fusion.html\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>Throughout this article, you will find the steps to install <strong>Kali Linux <\/strong>on<strong> VMware Workstation Player<\/strong>, the steps are exactly similar if you use <strong>VMware Pro<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To install <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> on <strong>VMware<\/strong>, simply use the below-given steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Initially, you have to download the <strong>Kali Linux <\/strong>iso file from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kali.org\/get-kali\/#kali-installer-images\"><strong>official download page<\/strong><\/a>; it is up to you whether you want to install 64-Bit or 32-Bit <strong>Kali Linux <\/strong>version on <strong>VMware<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1064\" height=\"650\" class=\"wp-image-24267\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-2.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-2.png 1064w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-2-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-2-1024x626.png 1024w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-2-768x469.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1064px) 100vw, 1064px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Next, open <strong>VMware<\/strong> on your system and select the <strong>Create a New Virtual Machine <\/strong>option:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"739\" height=\"604\" class=\"wp-image-24274\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-3.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-3.png 739w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-3-300x245.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Then follow the instruction by going with the<strong> Installer disk image file (iso) <\/strong>option first, then selecting the <strong>Browse<\/strong> option:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-24281\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-4.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-4.png 735w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-4-300x245.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Then browse the folder where <strong>Kali Linux <\/strong>image file is saved, load this image file in <strong>VMware <\/strong>by double-click on it:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"949\" height=\"589\" class=\"wp-image-24289\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-5.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-5.png 949w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-5-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-5-768x477.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 949px) 100vw, 949px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>After selecting the disk, move to the next step using the <strong>Next <\/strong>option:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"734\" height=\"608\" class=\"wp-image-24298\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-6.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-6.png 734w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-6-300x249.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Then select the <strong>Guest operating system <\/strong>as Linux, choose the version according to your choice:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"734\" height=\"661\" class=\"wp-image-24307\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-7.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-7.png 734w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-7-300x270.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7: <\/strong>After completing the above steps, move one step forward using the<strong> Next<\/strong> button:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"733\" height=\"604\" class=\"wp-image-24314\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-8.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-8.png 733w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-8-300x247.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 8: <\/strong>You must name your <strong>Virtual Machine<\/strong>, select the location where you want to save your Virtual Machine data, then select the <strong>Next <\/strong>button:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"733\" height=\"605\" class=\"wp-image-24323\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-9.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-9.png 733w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-9-300x248.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 9:<\/strong> Then choose the maximum size of the disk, go with the default option for splitting the virtual disk and select the <strong>Next <\/strong>button:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"604\" class=\"wp-image-24330\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-10.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-10.png 736w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-10-300x246.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 10: <\/strong>You can customize your settings again by using the <strong>Customize Hardware<\/strong> option:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"602\" class=\"wp-image-24336\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-11.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-11.png 737w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-11-300x245.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 11:<\/strong> By default, it selects <strong>768 MB <\/strong>memory for your system RAM, but you can change it by moving the drag button upward, or manually write it in the memory box:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"753\" height=\"712\" class=\"wp-image-24342\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-12.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-12.png 753w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-12-300x284.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 12: <\/strong>Once you complete the settings, simply choose the <strong>Finish<\/strong> button:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"608\" class=\"wp-image-24352\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-13.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-13.png 735w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-13-300x248.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 13:<\/strong> Now, click on the <strong>Play<\/strong> <strong>virtual machine<\/strong> button to run <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> Virtual Machine on <strong>VMware<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"606\" class=\"wp-image-24357\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-14.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-14.png 736w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-14-300x247.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 14: <\/strong>Choose<strong> Graphical install <\/strong>option from the <strong>Kali Linux installer menu<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" class=\"wp-image-24364\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-15.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-15.png 640w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-15-300x224.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 15: <\/strong>Choose your desired language for the operating system:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"802\" height=\"598\" class=\"wp-image-24369\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-16.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-16.png 802w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-16-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-16-768x573.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 16: <\/strong>Select your desired location:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"597\" class=\"wp-image-24375\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-17.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-17.png 798w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-17-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-17-768x575.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 17: <\/strong>Configure keyboard language:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-24379\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-18.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-18.png 799w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-18-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-18-768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 18: <\/strong>Then choose the desire <strong>hostname:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-24382\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-19.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-19.png 801w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-19-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-19-768x575.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 19: <\/strong>Enter the desired domain name, or can simply leave the box empty:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-24387\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-20.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-20.png 799w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-20-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-20-768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 20: <\/strong>Now, write the username for your <strong>Kali Linux <\/strong>system:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"612\" class=\"wp-image-24391\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-21.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-21.png 800w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-21-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-21-768x588.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 21: <\/strong>Set a username for your account and click on <strong>Continue<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"604\" class=\"wp-image-24396\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-22.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-22.png 801w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-22-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-22-768x579.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 22: <\/strong>Create a strong password for your account by entering it twice in the relevant fields and click on <strong>Continue<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"797\" height=\"601\" class=\"wp-image-24400\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-23.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-23.png 797w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-23-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-23-768x579.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 23: <\/strong>Choose the country where you live and click on the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button to proceed next:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"601\" class=\"wp-image-24402\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-24.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-24.png 801w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-24-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-24-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 24: <\/strong>Under <strong>partition disks<\/strong>, choose the disk you want to use from the available options, by default go with the <strong>Guided-use entire disk <\/strong>option:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"597\" class=\"wp-image-24408\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-25.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-25.png 798w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-25-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-25-768x575.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 25: <\/strong>Confirm the disk selection and keep it in mind that all the data previously stored in the disk will be removed:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"603\" class=\"wp-image-24414\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-26.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-26.png 798w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-26-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-26-768x580.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 26: <\/strong>Choose the one available scheme to partition the disk, you can go with the default one:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"597\" class=\"wp-image-24418\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-27.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-27.png 799w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-27-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-27-768x574.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 27: <\/strong>Select <strong>Finish partitioning and write changes to disk, <\/strong>and click on <strong>Continue<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"596\" class=\"wp-image-24420\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-28.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-28.png 801w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-28-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-28-768x571.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 28:<\/strong> Click on the option <strong>Yes <\/strong>to ensure applying changes to the disk:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"803\" height=\"602\" class=\"wp-image-24423\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-29.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-29.png 803w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-29-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-29-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 29: <\/strong>Choose various desktop environments and tools to install with the default <strong>Kali Linux <\/strong>system:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"795\" height=\"597\" class=\"wp-image-24427\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-30.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-30.png 795w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-30-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-30-768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 30: <\/strong>Next, choose <strong>Yes <\/strong>to install the <strong>GRUB<\/strong> boot loader to your primary device:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-24433\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-31.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-31.png 799w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-31-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-31-768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 31:<\/strong> Choose the device manually and click on <strong>Continue <\/strong>as shown in the below screenshot:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"795\" height=\"598\" class=\"wp-image-24435\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-32.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-32.png 795w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-32-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-32-768x578.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 32: <\/strong>At the final screen, simply use the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button to reboot the system:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"797\" height=\"597\" class=\"wp-image-24436\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-33.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-33.png 797w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-33-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-33-768x575.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After the system successfully boots, you will see the <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> desktop on <strong>VMware<\/strong> interface:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1282\" height=\"751\" class=\"wp-image-24440\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-34.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-34.png 1282w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-34-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-34-1024x600.png 1024w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-34-768x450.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1282px) 100vw, 1282px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-24210-_8qabu6l9i64i\"><\/a><strong>How to Use Kali Linux Preinstalled Image on VMware<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Besides installing <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> on <strong>VMware<\/strong> from the ISO file, you can download and use the operating system with the preinstalled image by following the below steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Download Kali Linux Preinstalled Image for VMware<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, navigate to <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> web page and download the image file for VMware using the <strong>Download <\/strong>button:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1533\" height=\"733\" class=\"wp-image-24443\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-35.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-35.png 1533w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-35-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-35-1024x490.png 1024w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-35-768x367.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1533px) 100vw, 1533px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Extract Kali Linux Image File<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now, extract the downloaded <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> archive file using any archiver <strong>(WinRAR or Zip):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Load Kali Linux Image in VMware<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Then, open <strong>VMware<\/strong> on your system and click on the <strong>Open a Virtual Machine<\/strong> option:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"602\" class=\"wp-image-24445\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-36.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-36.png 737w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-36-300x245.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Navigate to the folder where <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> files are extracted and run the file with the extension <strong>.vmx:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"528\" class=\"wp-image-24447\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-37.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-37.png 791w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-37-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-37-768x513.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: Run the Kali Linux <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once the machine is loaded, you can run it on VMware by using the <strong>Play virtual machine<\/strong> button:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"733\" height=\"599\" class=\"wp-image-24449\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-38.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-38.png 733w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-38-300x245.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wait until you see the <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> login page, once it appears, enter the default login credentials to successfully log in to the <strong>Kali Linux <\/strong>system.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1048\" height=\"704\" class=\"wp-image-24450\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-39.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-39.png 1048w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-39-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-39-1024x688.png 1024w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24210-39-768x516.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1048px) 100vw, 1048px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-24210-_o55szpwbjjxi\"><\/a><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Installing<strong> Kali Linux <\/strong>on <strong>VMware<\/strong> is a simple task, which requires an ISO file of the operating system that you can download from Kali Linux official website. After, that you have to load the ISO file into the VMware, select the disk, memory size and other storage options. Finally, you can run the machine and complete the remaining steps provided in the above-section of this guide to install <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> on VMware. You can also use the pre-installed Kali Linux image, download it and load it on <strong>VMware<\/strong>. The preinstalled image will allow you to run <strong>Kali Linux <\/strong>system on <strong>VMware <\/strong>without performing any complex installation.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VMware is a virtualization tool that allows you to install an operating system. 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