How to install VmWare Tools on Kali Linux

Yes, with operating systems installed on VmWare virtual machines for testing, installing VMware Tools is essential, because if you don't, you'll encounter some errors such as:

  1. Virtual machine is not full screen.
  2. Do not copy the data between the virtual machine and the real machine.
  3. Could not update standard driver for virtual machine.
  4. .

In the article below, TipsMake.com will introduce, guide you how to install the main VMware Tools for Kali Linux on VMware Workstation virtual machine.

Review the article on how to install Kali Linux on a virtual machine VmWare Workstation.

1. What is VMware Tools?

You can understand that it is a combination of utilities to increase the performance of virtual machines installed by VMware Workstation, interacting with real machines. And installing VMware Tools is essential. More information about VMware Tools can be found here.

2. Steps to install VMware Tools on Kali Linux virtual machine:

First, we proceed to update, update Kali Linux. Open Terminal and type the following command:

  1. apt-get update && apt-get upgrade -y

How to install VmWare Tools on Kali Linux Picture 1

The update process is running:

How to install VmWare Tools on Kali Linux Picture 2

This is an update now.

How to install VmWare Tools on Kali Linux Picture 3

Next, we need to install Kali Linux 2 headers with the command:

  1.  apt-get install -y linux-headers-$(uname -r) 

How to install VmWare Tools on Kali Linux Picture 4

This installation process will take about 10 - 15 minutes. Once installed, go to the virtual machine menu (press Ctrl + Alt simultaneously) and select VM> Install VMware Tools as shown below. This will extract the virtual CD-ROM drive containing the VMware Tools installation files.

How to install VmWare Tools on Kali Linux Picture 5

Just outside Kali Linux's Desktop will appear the icon of the VMware Tools installation disk:

How to install VmWare Tools on Kali Linux Picture 6

Click on Open With Files on the pop-up menu in Kali Linux.

How to install VmWare Tools on Kali Linux Picture 7

Extract the file VMwareTools-9.x.tar.gz by right-clicking on the file and selecting Extract To.

How to install VmWare Tools on Kali Linux Picture 8

Select the folder containing the extract file, in this example the / tmp directory.

How to install VmWare Tools on Kali Linux Picture 9

Now everything is ready to install VMware-Tools. Open the terminal, enter the following command to install VMware Tools on Kali Linux 2 with default parameters:

 cd / tmp / vmware - tools - distrib / 
. / vmware - install .pl - d

How to install VmWare Tools on Kali Linux Picture 10

After installation is complete, you need to restart the virtual machine.

 reboot 

How to install VmWare Tools on Kali Linux Picture 11

Installation of VMware Tools on Kali Linux 2 is now complete. After Kali Linux 2 virtual machine starts, you can use the drag and drop file, change and customize the virtual machine screen.

Hope this article is useful to you, please like and share!

4.8 ★ | 4 Vote

May be interested

  • How to install Kali Linux running Dual Boot with WindowsHow to install Kali Linux running Dual Boot with Windows
    instructions detail how to install kali linux running in parallel with windows operating system. tips to install kali linux dual boot with windows, simple and fastest
  • How to install Kali Linux reduced versionHow to install Kali Linux reduced version
    kali mini iso or kali linux's shortened version is a convenient way to install a minimal potassium system and install it 'from scratch'.
  • How to install Kali Linux on your computerHow to install Kali Linux on your computer
    installing kali linux on your computer is an easy process. first, you will need compatible hardware for computers. kali is supported on i386, amd64 and arm platforms (both armel and armhf).
  • How to install NVIDIA drivers on Kali LinuxHow to install NVIDIA drivers on Kali Linux
    this document explains how to install nvidia drivers on kali linux and supports cuda, allowing integration with popular intrusion testing tools.
  • Kali Linux 2019.1 was officially releasedKali Linux 2019.1 was officially released
    yes, a great news for those who like dabble and cyber security experts operating in the field of penetration monitoring.
  • Instructions for fixing errors do not install VMware ToolsInstructions for fixing errors do not install VMware Tools
    you have successfully installed the virtual machine, but you cannot perform the drag and drop operation between the real machine and the virtual machine as before, you cannot fullscreen the virtual machine ... why? it's really simple, the reason is that vmware workstation uses the file system autoinst.flp (located in the virtual machine installation directory) to create the floppy drive ...
  • How to update Kali Linux and fix errors when updatingHow to update Kali Linux and fix errors when updating
    kali linux's excellent penetration testing system like any other system in the world needs to be updated. but most updates are not developed by the kali linux founding team but are created by programmers themselves.
  • How to encrypt LVM partitions when installing Kali LinuxHow to encrypt LVM partitions when installing Kali Linux
    sometimes, we have sensitive data and want to encrypt using the entire drive encryption. with kali installer, you can start installing lvm partition encryption on both the hard drive or usb drive. the installation procedure is very similar to the normal kali linux installation, except to choose an encrypted lvm partition during installation.
  • How to Install Nessus on Kali LinuxHow to Install Nessus on Kali Linux
    vulnerability scanning is an essential aspect of modern cybersecurity, and nessus is a well-known tool that provides a comprehensive solution for vulnerability assessment.
  • Instructions for installing Kali Linux on Windows 10 are easier than everInstructions for installing Kali Linux on Windows 10 are easier than ever
    you can download and install kali linux directly from the microsoft app store on windows 10 as easily as installing any other application. this is a guide to installing kali linux on windows 10, without usb boot, virtualization software at all.