![]() ![]() Since Kali Linux 2016 came out (also known as Kali Rolling), it seems that Official VirtualBox guest addition doesn’t work well anymore. It also created lots of confusion and debate as when someone asks for help, they don’t always specify which version of Kali they are using and that leads to more issues. So, irrespective of all the debates and advises let me clearly say this: “In Kali Linux 2016.2, Official VirtualBox Guest Additions doesn’t work well”. Depending on your computer’s Central Processing Unit (CPU), choose the correct image.iso file that matches to your processor. Select the Kali Linux image file you downloaded to your computer from the link here and click Open. ![]() DOWNLOAD KALI-LINUX To install Kali-Linux on your Mac computer, first go to the official Kali-Linux website and click on the Downloads page. To add the Kali Linux ISO file to the virtual pc, select the Empty optical disk, then click the CD/DVD icon and click Choose a disk file from the drop-down options. Kali Linux on VirtualBox is slow and not responding after installing Official VirtualBox guest Additions.Shared clipboard not working on Kali Linux on VirtualBox.Can’t enable shared folder on Kali Linux running on VirtualBox.Can’t make Kali Linux run in full screen on VirtualBox.This posts tends to fix the following issues with VirtualBox Guest additions and other issues such as: VirtualBox Guest Additions in Kali Rolling / Kali Linux 2016.2 / Kali 2017 Yes, you can install Official VirtualBox guest additions as released by Oracle VirtualBox, but it will create more issues. HOW TO INSTALL KALI-LINUX IN VIRTUALBOX 1. Mouse integration is not working on Kali Linux on VirtualBox. ![]() Screen doesn’t scale when I maximize or minimize VirtualBox window.Kali Linux on VirtualBox doesn’t detect your display resolution properly. In short, this article will help you to successfully install the “Guest Addition” tools if you run Kali Linux as a “Guest” within VirtualBox. Correct way of installing VirtualBox Guest Additions in Kali Linux 2016.2/2017 (Kali Rolling) You must use version 4.2.xx or higher of VirtualBox in order to take advantage of the improvements, including compatibility updates, and enhanced stability of both the core application and the Guest Additions. Step 1: Update & Upgrade and Dist-Upgrade The VirtualBox Guest Additions provide proper mouse and screen integration, as well as folder sharing, with your host operating system. Start up your Kali Linux virtual machine, open a terminal window and issue the following commands. ![]()
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