

:~$ sudo apt install -y -reinstall virtualbox-guest-x11įor older versions of Kali Linux, here is our previous guide. Should you decide to create your own VirtualBox installation of Kali Linux (rather than using our pre-made VirtualBox images), and you want to force a manual reinstall of virtualbox-guest-x11 (as something has gone wrong), first make sure you are fully updated, then enter the following.

You must use VirtualBox 4.2.xx or higher in order to take advantage of the improvements, including compatibility updates, and enhanced stability of both the core application and the Guest Additions.

The Guest Addition is also pre-installed in the Live image since Kali Linux 2021.3. At the top of the VM window, choose Devices > Insert Guest Additions CD image. If it is, then automatically install any additional tools (in VirtualBox’s case, virtualbox-guest-x11). VirtualBox/Guest Additions/Windows Go to the host operating system. Right-click the virtual machine, select the Start submenu and choose the Normal Start option. This is why since Kali Linux 2019.3, during the setup process it should detect if Kali Linux is inside a VM. To install the Guest Additions on a Windows 10 virtual machine, use these steps: Open VirtualBox. proper mouse and screen integration, as well as folder sharing). Installing “Guest Addition”, gives a better user experience with VirtualBox VMs (e.g.
