Setting Up Kali Linux in VirtualBox

In this article, we will guide you through the process of setting up Kali Linux 2024 in a virtual box on a Windows 11 PC. Before starting this process, make sure that you have downloaded the latest version of VirtualBox from the official website and enabled hardware virtualization on your PC or laptop.

Hardware virtualization is a crucial feature that allows your computer to run multiple operating systems simultaneously without any conflicts. To check if hardware virtualization is enabled, go to your BIOS settings and verify its status using the Windows task manager.

Once you have confirmed that hardware virtualization is enabled, it's time to start installing Kali Linux in a virtual box on your Windows 11 PC. Since we are installing Kali Linux in a virtual box, you must ensure that hardware virtualization is enabled on your PC or laptop. This feature allows the virtual machine to run independently of the host operating system.

To begin with, launch VirtualBox and create a new virtual machine by clicking on 'New' from the top menu bar. Select 'Linux' as the operating system and choose Kali Linux 2024 as the version. Allocate sufficient memory and CPU resources to the virtual machine, depending on your system configuration.

Once you have created the virtual machine, proceed to install Kali Linux by inserting the installation media (ISO file) and following the on-screen instructions.

After installing Kali Linux, you will need to enable Bluetooth adapter on Ubuntu guest OS. To do this, go to 'Devices' > 'USB' from the top menu bar in VirtualBox, select your Ubuntu guest, and click on 'Start'. Then, right-click on the Bluetooth device and select 'Enable device'.

In addition, ensure that the Bluetooth adapter is enabled on your Windows host by launching 'Device Manager', navigating to the Bluetooth section, and enabling the device.

Finally, launch Kali Linux and check if Bluetooth is enabled by typing the command `hciconfig -a`. If everything is fine, you should be able to see a list of available devices and their status.

In this article, we have covered the step-by-step process of setting up Kali Linux 2024 in a virtual box on a Windows 11 PC. We hope that this guide has been helpful in enabling Bluetooth adapter on Ubuntu guest OS and getting started with Kali Linux.

Prerequisites

* VirtualBox installed on your Windows PC

* Kali Linux 2024 ISO file

* Hardware virtualization enabled on your PC or laptop

* Ubuntu installed as a virtual machine on VirtualBox

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues while setting up Kali Linux in a virtual box, ensure that hardware virtualization is enabled and Bluetooth adapter is properly configured. You can also check the system logs for any errors or warnings.

We have tested these steps with Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and Dell Precision 3510, and they should work on other Windows-based systems as well. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask in the comments below.

Setting up kali linux in virtualbox