Reboot the Kali Linux VM to complete the Guest Additions installation. Ensure it is executable and run the file to begin the installation. When prompted to autorun the CD, click the Cancel button.įrom a terminal window, copy the n file from the Guest Additions CD-ROM to a path on your local system. This will mount the Guest Additions ISO in the virtual CD drive in your Kali Linux virtual machine. This can be done by selecting Devices from the VirtualBox menu and then select Install Guest Additions. sudo apt sudo apt install -y linux-headers-$( uname -r this is complete you can now attach the Guest Additions CD-ROM image. Start up your Kali Linux virtual machine, open a terminal window and issue the following command to install the Linux kernel headers. 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. If you run Kali Linux as a “guest” within VirtualBox, this article will help you to successfully install the “Guest Addition” tools.
You can find the latest version here: Install VirtualBox Guest Additions.