How to Install Guest Additions in VirtualBox Kali Linux

Installing guest additions in VirtualBox Kali Linux is a straightforward process that provides full mouse and screen integration, as well as the ability to share folders with the host system. There are two ways to install VirtualBox guest additions: using the X11 Guest Utilities package or by manually installing the guest extensions.

The first method involves installing the virtualbox-guest-x11 package from the Kali Linux repositories. To do this, open a terminal window and run the following command:

```

sudo apt-get update

```

Then, install the package using the following command:

```

sudo apt-get install virtualbox-guest-x11

```

After installing the package, restart your Kali Linux VM to complete the installation of the guest extensions.

The second method involves manually installing the guest extensions by attaching a Guest Additions CD-ROM image. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open VirtualBox and select your Kali Linux VM.

2. Click on 'Devices' in the top menu bar and then click on 'Insert Guest Additions CD image.'

3. This will mount the Guest Additions ISO file in the virtual CD drive in your Kali Linux Virtual Machine.

4. Once the CD-ROM image is mounted, open a terminal window and run the following command:

```

sudo /media/cd-rom/VBoxLinuxAdditions.run

```

This will start the installation process.

After installing the guest extensions using either method, you can attach the 'Guest Additions' CD-ROM image to your Kali Linux VM. To do this, select 'Devices' from the VirtualBox menu and then click on 'Install Guest Additions.'

Once the installation is complete, you can reboot your virtual machine and start using the guest additions.

Installing guest additions in VirtualBox Kali Linux provides full mouse and screen integration, as well as the ability to share folders with the host system. There are two ways to install VirtualBox guest additions: using the X11 Guest Utilities package or by manually installing the guest extensions. By following these steps, you can easily install guest additions in your Kali Linux VM and start taking advantage of its features.

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