To this open up VMware, and click ‘open a VM’ Next you have to add Kali Linux to VMware. Once downloaded, you must use 7-zip to extract the compressed files (please extract this to a rememberable location). This can be grabbed from the offical Kali Linux Site, you must download the file for 64-bit VMware. If you are not a University student, then you are able to install VMware Player, which is free for non-comercial use (it just has less features). Please note you will have to reboot after installation!

Once you download the install file, run the wizzard and follow all the default set-ups except we reccomend that you tick the box for install ’enhanced keyboard’. Once signed in go to Students -> Development Tools -> VMware and choose the latest version of VMware Workstation pro and follow the standard instructions. To grab your product key, you must head to this site and login using your university credentials. Downloading VMwareĪs mentioned above, if you are a Coventry University Student, you are able to install VMware Pro for free. Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended.In this short guide I will show you how to install Kali Linux, using VMware Workstation Pro (which is provided free to Coventry University students) on Windows 10. Shop now.ģ0% discount off all plans Code: DAVIDBOMBAL Save every day on Cisco Press learning products! Use discount code BOMBAL during checkout to save 35% on print books (plus free shipping in the U.S.), 45% on eBooks, and 50% on video courses and simulator software. Kali Linux installation with VMware Fusion Player 12 = Free 🙂

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