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How To Install Kali
The latest version of Kali Linux 2017.1 has been released. In this blog post I will show you how
to install Kali Linux 2017 in VMware Workstation 12.5.
Installation of Kali Linux in VMware 12 has not changed. Its the same as Installing Kali Linux
2016 in VMware 12. Please refer to my post on how to install Kali Linux 2016 in VMware 12 if
you are interested in Kali Linux 2016. To install Kali Linux 2017, please follow the post
There are issues in getting the Kali Linux to display in full screen mode, most notably in getting
the 1920×1080 resolution. Will fix that also. I have a YouTube video(screens cast) for the whole
process. If you want you can directly watch the video. Rest of the blog is the step by step
description of the whole process. So lets get started.
Just remember that Kali Linux 64 bit Light is the minimal distribution which will not contain all
the features. You will have to install the tools you want later on. There is also an option to
download the VMware image directly. But I prefer to create my own Virtual Machine which has
all the tools installed, which this blog is all about. Since the file size is large, around 3 GB, I
prefer to download via torrent because it is fast and flexible.
Kali Linux official download webpage screenshot.
Check Split Virtual Disk into multiple files. This is the default option. Say if you specify 60 GB,
all of 60 GB will not be utilized or say 60 GB will not be blocked at once. These Virtual Disks
expand according to the usage with a Maximum size you specifed as the disk capacity. On a
fresh install normally it takes 10 GB of space which will grow according to the software’s you
install in the VM.
After you click continue, you will see the installation progresses for some them you see the
Network Configuration dialog box, which is the next step.
Install Kali Linux 2017 in VMware Workstation 12- Installation progress Screenshot
In this dialog box you are asked to select a disk to partition. Select sda, VMware Virtual disk.
There should be only one option. Click Continue.
Install Kali Linux 2017 in VMware Workstation 12- Select Disk to Partition Screenshot
If you don’t have internet connection, you can install VMware tools directly from the VM.
If you have internet connection, follow the next instruction which is easier.
sudo ./vmware-install.pl -d
8. Enter your password and press Enter. You will be asked if you want to proceed with the
legacy installer. Enter Y and press Enter.
9. Now you will be asked series of questions, just accept the default by pressing Enter for
all and wait for the installation to complete.
10. Wait for the installation to complete. You will see more prompts, except the defaults by
clicking enter. Once completed, restart your VM by going to VM->Power->Restart Guest
11. Once the system restarts, you will be prompted to login. Once you login, you can see the
desktop in full screen mode which stretches up to the complete screen.
1. Open Terminal
2. Execute the command
You can check the version of installed VMware Tools. In terminal, execute the command
vmware-toolbox-cmd -v
Process Complete
You are done, You can start working on Kali Linux 2017. Thanks for Visiting my blog.
Kali Linux desktop screenshot
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