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Installing Windows and Kali Linux on the same computer

Installing Windows and Kali Linux on the same computer requires some technical expertise and should be done carefully to avoid data loss or system damage. Here are the general steps to install both operating systems on the same computer:



Back up your important data: Before you start the installation process, it is important to back up your important data to an external drive or cloud storage.


Create a bootable USB drive: You will need to create a bootable USB drive for both Windows and Kali Linux. You can use a tool like Rufus to create the bootable USB drive.


Install Windows: Insert the Windows installation media into your computer and restart it. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows on your computer. Make sure to create a new partition for Kali Linux during the installation process.


Install Kali Linux: Once Windows is installed, insert the Kali Linux installation media into your computer and restart it. Boot from the USB drive and follow the on-screen instructions to install Kali Linux on the partition you created earlier.


Set up a dual-boot system: After both operating systems are installed, you will need to set up a dual-boot system. This will allow you to choose which operating system to boot into when you start your computer. You can use the GRUB bootloader to set up a dual-boot system.


It's important to note that the installation process may vary depending on your computer's hardware and the version of Windows and Kali Linux you are installing. It's recommended to have a good understanding of partitioning and bootloaders before attempting to install multiple operating systems on the same computer.


How to install Kali Linux on Windows 11.

Installing Windows and Kali Linux on the same computer requires some technical expertise and should be done carefully to avoid data loss or system damage. Here are the general steps to install both operating systems on the same computer:


Back up your important data: Before you start the installation process, it is important to back up your important data to an external drive or cloud storage.


Create a bootable USB drive: You will need to create a bootable USB drive for both Windows and Kali Linux. You can use a tool like Rufus to create the bootable USB drive.


Install Windows: Insert the Windows installation media into your computer and restart it. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows on your computer. Make sure to create a new partition for Kali Linux during the installation process.


Install Kali Linux: Once Windows is installed, insert the Kali Linux installation media into your computer and restart it. Boot from the USB drive and follow the on-screen instructions to install Kali Linux on the partition you created earlier.


Set up a dual-boot system: After both operating systems are installed, you will need to set up a dual-boot system. This will allow you to choose which operating system to boot into when you start your computer. You can use the GRUB bootloader to set up a dual-boot system.


It's important to note that the installation process may vary depending on your computer's hardware and the version of Windows and Kali Linux you are installing. It's recommended to have a good understanding of partitioning and bootloaders before attempting to install multiple operating systems on the same computer.

Win-KeX | Kali Linux Documentation.

Win-KeX is a new feature that allows you to run Kali Linux GUI apps on Windows 10 and Windows 11 using a graphical desktop environment. Here's how to use Win-KeX on Kali Linux:

  1. Install Kali Linux: If you haven't already, install Kali Linux on your computer or virtual machine. You can download the Kali Linux ISO image from the official website and follow the installation guide.

  2. Install Win-KeX: Open a terminal window on Kali Linux and enter the following command to install Win-KeX:

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    sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y kali-win-kex
  3. Start Win-KeX: After the installation is complete, enter the following command to start Win-KeX:

    kex
  4. Use Win-KeX: A graphical desktop environment will launch, allowing you to run Kali Linux GUI apps on Windows 10 or Windows 11. You can access the Kali Linux menu and launch applications just like you would on a regular Kali Linux desktop.

It's important to note that Win-KeX is a new feature and may have some limitations or bugs. Make sure to check the Kali Linux documentation for updates and known issues.