![]() You can create a bookmark or link for easier access to the directory. Your shared folders will now be available in the media directory. Select the check boxes that allow for Auto-mount and Make Permanent and click the OK button both times when prompted. ![]() In the Folder Path text box, provide the path to the folder you would like to share, or click the drop-down arrow to browse your host system for the path to the folder. Within this window click the Add Folders icon. This will launch a pop up window for adding shared folders. This section explains how to share folders on your host system with your Kali Linux VirtualBox “guest”.įrom the VirtualBox Manager, select your Kali Linux VM instance and click on the Shared Folders link in the right window pane. Creating Shared Folders with the Host System You should now have full mouse and screen integration as well as the ability to share folders with the host system. Reboot the Kali Linux VM to complete the Guest Additions installation. ![]() Ensure it is executable and run the file to begin the installation: :~$ cp /media/cdrom/n ~/Downloads/ 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. ![]() Once this is complete you can now attach the Guest Additions CD-ROM image. In the Folder Name area, type Public, or whatever name you. :~$ sudo apt install -y linux-headers-$( uname -r ) When you click the Folder Path drop-down, select Other and then navigate and select the folder on the host (in our case, /Public ). Start up your Kali Linux virtual machine, open a terminal window and issue the following command to install the Linux kernel headers: :~$ sudo apt update 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.
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