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๐Ÿฑโ€๐Ÿ’ป Installing Kali Linux on Desktop or Laptop

Kali Linux is a Debian-based distribution designed for penetration testing, digital forensics, and ethical hacking. It comes preloaded with hundreds of security tools and is maintained by Offensive Security.

๐Ÿงฐ System Requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
CPU 1 GHz 2+ GHz multi-core
RAM 2 GB 8 GB or more
Storage 20 GB 50 GB SSD/NVMe
GPU Any Modern GPU for GPU-based tools
Internet Optional Recommended for updates and tool sync

๐ŸŒ Download Kali Linux

Visit the official Kali Linux website:

https://www.kali.org/get-kali/

Choose the appropriate ISO:

  • Installer ISO (for full installation)
  • Live ISO (for testing without installing)
  • NetInstaller (minimal install with online packages)

๐Ÿ”ง Prepare Installation Media

Use a USB flashing tool:

  • ๐ŸงŠ Balena Etcher
  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Rufus (Windows)
  • ๐Ÿงฐ GNOME Disks (Linux)

Flash the ISO to a USB stick (at least 8 GB).

โš™๏ธ BIOS/UEFI Setup

Before booting:

  • Disable Secure Boot
  • Enable UEFI Boot Mode
  • Set USB as first boot device

๐Ÿ’ป Install Kali Linux

1. Boot from USB

Insert the USB stick and reboot. Select Graphical Install or Install.

2. Configure Installer

Follow the guided steps:

  • Select language, region, and keyboard
  • Configure network (optional)
  • Set hostname and domain (optional)
  • Create user and password

3. Partition Disks

Choose:

  • Guided โ€“ use entire disk (recommended for beginners)
  • Manual (for dual-boot or custom setups)

4. Select Software

Choose desktop environment:

  • XFCE (default)
  • GNOME, KDE, etc.

Select additional tools or install full Kali suite.

5. Install GRUB Bootloader

Install GRUB to your primary disk to enable booting Kali.

6. Finish and Reboot

Remove USB stick and reboot into Kali Linux.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Post-Install Tips

  • Update system: `sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y`
  • Launch tools from Applications โ†’ Kali Linux
  • Use `kali-linux-headless` for server setups

๐Ÿ“š Resources

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