{"id":24215,"date":"2024-01-31T14:04:54","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T14:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/?p=24215"},"modified":"2024-02-01T12:21:26","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T12:21:26","slug":"fix-networkmanager-not-running-kali-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/de\/kali-linux\/fix-networkmanager-not-running-kali-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix NetworkManager is not running on Kali Linux"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Network Manager <\/strong>is a Linux utility that manages your network settings on your system. It is called the heart of networking since it allows you to manage wired links, Wi-Fi connections, and virtual interfaces. It acts as a communication bridge between your system and the Internet. To keep your system connected with the Internet, you must ensure that <strong>Network Manager <\/strong>is running on your system. However, while working on the Kali Linux system, especially running the system on Android, the user may encounter <strong>NetworkManager is not running <\/strong>error. This error prevents users from performing Internet related tasks, such as updating repositories, installing packages and other such tasks.<\/p>\n<p>Fear not, in this guide, you will learn:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24215-_kya1g0kendd0\"><strong>Why NetworkManager is not running Error Occurs in Kali Linux <\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24215-_eja1xxndz4by\"><strong>How to Fix NetworkManager is not running on Kali Linux<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24215-_mah6hbg6zlrm\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a id=\"post-24215-_kya1g0kendd0\"><\/a><strong>Why NetworkManager is not running Error Occurs in Kali Linux <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When you run the Kali Linux system, you may see the error <strong>NetworkManager is not running <\/strong>on your system:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1271\" height=\"803\" class=\"wp-image-24302\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-1.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-1.png 1271w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-1-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-1-1024x647.png 1024w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-1-768x485.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1271px) 100vw, 1271px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>NetworkManager is not running<\/strong> error occurs on Kali Linux because of several reasons, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Missing or outdated Network Manager on Kali Linux<\/li>\n<li>Systemd Issues<\/li>\n<li>Incorrect Configuration Settings for Network Manager<\/li>\n<li>Hardware Issue<\/li>\n<li>Virtualization Tool Issue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a id=\"post-24215-_eja1xxndz4by\"><\/a><strong>How to Fix NetworkManager is not running on Kali Linux<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To fix the <strong>NetworkManager is not running<\/strong> on Kali Linux, you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24215-287457w37l32\"><strong>Start Network Manager on Kali Linux<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24215-dbudltf3zq4c\"><strong>Upgrade Network Manager on Kali Linux<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24215-ullvtmcfenw8\"><strong>Modify resolv.conf File<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24215-508sl4wd9b3z\"><strong>Reinstall Network Manager on Kali Linux<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24215-6vkwf7n2vsvn\"><strong>Switch Network Adapter in the Virtualization Tool<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a id=\"post-24215-287457w37l32\"><\/a><strong>How to Fix NetworkManager is not running on Kali Linux by Starting Network Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By default, the <strong>Network Manager service <\/strong>is enabled on your Kali Linux system that manages your network related tasks. However, if you encounter the <strong>NetworkManager is not running <\/strong>error, this could be because you may have accidentally disabled the <strong>Network Manager <\/strong>service on your system. You can run the following <strong>systemctl <\/strong>command to first check the <strong>Network Manager<\/strong> service on your system:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> systemctl status NetworkManager.service<\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"428\" class=\"wp-image-24322\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-2.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-2.png 697w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-2-300x184.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then run the below-given command to start <strong>Network Manager<\/strong> service on Kali Linux:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> systemctl start NetworkManager.service<\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"698\" height=\"126\" class=\"wp-image-24328\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-3.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-3.png 698w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-3-300x54.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once, the service is started, run the status command again to ensure the <strong>Network Manager<\/strong> service is active (running) on your system:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"374\" class=\"wp-image-24339\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-4.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-4.png 728w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-4-300x154.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also enable the <strong>Network Manager<\/strong> on your Kali Linux system from the following command to ensure that it will start automatically even if your system reboots.<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> systemctl start NetworkManager.service<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><a id=\"post-24215-dbudltf3zq4c\"><\/a><strong>How to Fix NetworkManager is not running on Kali Linux by Upgrading Network Manager<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, the problem <strong>NetworkManager is not running <\/strong>on Kali Linux may occur because of some recent changes to the system or the utility requires upgradation. Thus, it is better to update <strong>NetworkManager<\/strong> on Kali Linux by simply running the below\u2013given command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> apt upgrade network-manager <span class=\"re5\">-y<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"686\" height=\"293\" class=\"wp-image-24349\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-5.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-5.png 686w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-5-300x128.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-24215-ullvtmcfenw8\"><\/a><strong>How to Fix NetworkManager is not running on Kali Linux by Modifying resolv.conf File<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>resolv.conf <\/strong>file is a configuration file placed in your system folder that contains information about your DNS servers and the search domains used by your system. Since, the <strong>Network Manager <\/strong>also manages the DNS settings as it updates the file with the DNS settings from your active connection on Kali Linux. Thus, the problem can arise because of the issue in the configuration file. You can fix the problem <strong>NetworkManager is not running on Kali Linux <\/strong>by using the following steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Login to Terminal as Root<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, access the terminal as a root by running the following command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> <span class=\"re5\">-i<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Remove the resolv.conf File<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Then remove the default <strong>resolv.conf <\/strong>file from Kali Linux through the below-given command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">rm<\/span> <span class=\"re5\">-rf<\/span> <span class=\"sy0\">\/<\/span>etc<span class=\"sy0\">\/<\/span>resolv.conf<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Modify the File<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now, create a new <strong>resolv.conf <\/strong>file and add the DNS related information, this can be done with the following single command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw3\">echo<\/span> <span class=\"st0\">&quot;nameserver 8.8.8.8&quot;<\/span> <span class=\"sy0\">&gt;<\/span> <span class=\"sy0\">\/<\/span>etc<span class=\"sy0\">\/<\/span>resolv.conf<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>After you have added the information, you can save the configuration file by pressing the <strong>CTRL+X<\/strong> buttons, then adding <strong>Y<\/strong> and pressing the<strong> Enter<\/strong> button to exit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5: Reboot the System<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the changes to be made, ensure rebooting your Kali Linux system from the <strong>sudo reboot <\/strong>command.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>The above method will also help users in fixing the issue while running Kali Linux on Android, where you will not be able to run commands at the terminal.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-24215-508sl4wd9b3z\"><\/a><strong>How to Fix NetworkManager is not running on Kali Linux by Reinstalling Network Manager<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you are still encountering the <strong>NetworkManager is not running <\/strong>error on Kali Linux, you can try reinstalling the <strong>Network Manager<\/strong> on your system. It will help remove the previous Network Manager and install a fresh one, which might fix the issue.<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> apt <span class=\"kw2\">install<\/span> <span class=\"re5\">--reinstall<\/span> network-manager <span class=\"re5\">-y<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"689\" height=\"350\" class=\"wp-image-24360\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-6.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-6.png 689w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-6-300x152.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-24215-6vkwf7n2vsvn\"><\/a><strong>How to Fix NetworkManager is not running on Kali Linux with Virtualization Tool<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes the users running the Kali Linux on Virtualization tool like <strong>VirtualBox<\/strong> may encounter <strong>NetworkManager is not running <\/strong>error because of the conflicts with the host network settings. If that is the case, you can try using the following steps to fix the <strong>NetworkManager is not running<\/strong> on Kali Linux with<strong> VirtualBox<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>First, open <strong>VirtualBox<\/strong>, right-click on the Kali Linux Virtual Machine and navigate to <strong>Settings<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"544\" class=\"wp-image-24365\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-7.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-7.png 853w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-7-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-7-768x490.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Then move towards the <strong>Network <\/strong>option and choose <strong>Bridged Adapter<\/strong> if NAT is not working and vice versa. Sometimes, <strong>NAT<\/strong> networks may cause issues so switching to <strong>Bridged Adapter <\/strong>can fix the issue. The reason is when you change the mode to<strong> Bridged Adapter<\/strong>, it allows the host machine DHCP server to assign the IP address to the system that can run the Network Manager automatically.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"535\" class=\"wp-image-24371\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-8.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-8.png 858w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-8-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24215-8-768x479.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>The above method may fix the issue if the problem doesn\u2019t lie inside the <strong>Network Manager<\/strong> itself, like corrupted configuration files or settings.<\/p>\n<p>If you are still encountering issues, try installing a fresh operating system from scratch.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-24215-_mah6hbg6zlrm\"><\/a><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>NetworkManager not running<\/strong> is an error that occurs on the Kali Linux system, which prevents you from performing internet related activities like updating or installing packages on the system. The ideal way to fix the issue is to check for <strong>Network Manager <\/strong>status and start it in case it is not working. Besides that, you can also upgrade <strong>Network Manager<\/strong> or modify <strong>resolv.con<\/strong>f file to fix the issue. If you are using Kali Linux on VirtualBox, then you can switch to<strong> Bridged Adapter<\/strong> in place of NAT to fix the issue. If the problem is still unsolved, then reinstalling the operating system from scratch is the only way left.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can fix NetworkManager is not running on Kali Linux by starting, upgrading or reinstalling the manager. 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