How to Install Kali Linux in Microsoft Hyper V

Introduction

In this article, I will show you how to install Kali Linux in Microsoft Hyper V using the proper and easiest method.

Benefits of using Kali Linux in Hyper-V: Running Kali Linux within a Hyper-V virtual machine offers several benefits for security professionals and those learning about cybersecurity. These include isolation to prevent accidental damage to the host system, the ability to easily clone and experiment with various Kali configurations, and the convenience of switching between Kali Linux and other operating systems. Hyper-V also provides enhanced performance and scalability, making it a suitable platform for running Kali Linux.

Step 1. On your Hyper V, click new after clicking new click virtual machine.

Hyper V

Step 2. Click next.

Click next

Step 3. Give a name to your virtual machine after clicking Next.

Virtual machine

Step 4. Click Generation One after clicking Next.

Click Generation

Step 5. Click next.

Assign memory

Step 6. Select your virtual switch and click Next.

Config

Step 7. Reduce the virtual hard disk to 40 GB after clicking Next.

Hard disk

Step 8. Select your downloaded Kali Linux iso file.

Install

Note. Here I am using an iso file downloaded from an online website. I attached a link below.

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

Step 9. Click next.

Wizard

Step 10. Click on your created virtual machine, and right-click connect.

Off

Step 11. Click start.

Start

Step 12. Click the graphic install.

Graphical Install

Step 13. Select your language after clicking continue.

Language

Step 14. Click continue.

Continue

Step 15. Again, click continue.

Again, click continue

Step 16. Type your hostname after clicking Next. After it’s asked, type your domain name if you have you can give otherwise click skip.

Host

Step 17. Type your user’s name after clicking continue.

name

Step 18. Type your password and click continue.

Password

Step 19. Click Use entire disk and click continue.

Guided

Note. Keep the default setting and give the next if any are asking while you install.

Step 20. After installing, click continue.

Yes

Step 21. Once all installation is finished, click continue.

Finish

Step 22. Now you can see our Kali Linux operating system is ready.

Ready

Conclusion

We all clearly understand how to install Kali Linux in Microsoft Hyper V using the proper and easiest method. If you need clarification regarding this topic, feel free to contact me.