Questions tagged [kali-linux]
This tag should be used if your question involves Kali Linux, a Linux distribution based on Debian. Questions regarding Kali Linux should not be related to specific setup (installing specific driver, modifying sources.list...) but oriented toward usage of Kali Linux tools. Kali is often used for security testing and comes with a huge set of tools for that. It is not a general-purpose Linux desktop distribution.
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Kali Linux always boots in grub
I've installed my Kali Linux several times, but I boot into grub. Then I have to use the following code to get into the OS;
set prefix=(hd0,gpt2)/boot/grub
set boot=(hd0,gpt2)
insmod normal
normal
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Possible missing firmware nvidia while installing in kali linux
so i skimmed through Google but couldn't understand whats happening this keeps giving me error, somebody please help
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/nvidia/ga107/acr/ucode_ahesasc.bin ...
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At this point there are too many errors regarding the dependencies of dpkg, this problem began when i tried to "apt upgrade", never happened before
When i try to upgrade my packages everything works fine until the dpkg turn comes in, and then these errors as shown happen:
dpkg: error processing package ettercap-graphical (--configure):
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Missing /boot/grub/grub.cfg
I want to change the font size to 0x318 in run level 3. I looked at /boot/grub/grub.cfg but I can not see a line starting with kernel information.
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how to make corner edge like in top edge, as you can see in both side of bottom the edge is not corner?
how to make the bottom corner like top edge corner
i mean rounded corners of every application widgets
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harfbuzz downgrade issues
My system crashed due to a harfbuzz related incompatibility. So I tried to downgrade the harfbuzz packages to version 2.7.4-1, and I got a strange result! More than 500 packages will be deleted with ...
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Sound on Kali Linux is extremely buggy
Sometimes, the audio in Kali Linux gets all messed up. I have followed commands like pulseaudio -k; pulseaudio -D and I followed the commands here: Problem with audio (stuttering/choppy) in every ...
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Can't seem to install Kali on Mac OS using External SSD
I've downloaded the 64 bit installer .iso file from the kali website, and burnt it onto an external SSD using Balena Etcher. I have an old Mac Book Air from 2019, which i believe has am Intel i7. ...
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Errors when unpacking binutils-common
So when i update kali linux with sudo apt update it shows this
Get:1 file:/run/live/medium kali-last-snapshot InRelease
Ign:1 file:/run/live/medium kali-last-snapshot InRelease
Get:2 file:/run/live/...
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no found nbstcan [closed]
┌──(root㉿kali)-[~]
└─# nbstcan
Could not find command-not-found database. Run 'sudo apt update' to populate it.
nbstcan: command not found
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Keep getting NS record query failed: NXDOMAIN on Kali Linux dnsenum commands
the URL does not matter seeing as I have changed it to different websites multiple times
I am new to Kali and Linux in general
┌──(admin㉿LAPTOP-JCHDG93R)-[~]
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Usb soundcard microphone producing very low volume on kali linux
I have an hp G60 laptop and installed Kali linux on it. Currently running on the latest kali Linux version
result from uname -a
Linux localhost 6.3.0-kali1-amd64 #1 SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC Debian 6.3.7-...
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Wifi driver not ready
I am facing issues with Realtek Wi-Fi card (8852be) when dual-booting Kali Linux alongside Windows on your HP Pavilion 14 ec1000x laptop wifi automatically gets disabled or not able to connect so give ...
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How do I install Kali Linux on my Laptop with data inside the USB live system?
I want to install Kali Linux permanently for my Laptop.
How do I install also the persistent data I accumulated over the months on my USB?
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Kali linux doesn't boot automatically
Kali Linux, which I installed recently doesn't boot up automatically when I turn on the computer. It ends up with grub prompt each time after restart. ls -l in grub shell outputs:
Device proc: ...
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Kali Linux Xfce menu modification
I'm building a custom Kali Linux ISO within Kali environment. I want to completely change the main menu structure/replace the existing Kali's and to add my own programs. I kept only Maltego from the ...
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Wi-fi adapter not recognized on Kali Linux
I bought a wireless adapter Realtek 8812BU Wireless. It came with a small CD for the driver but since I don't have a CD-ROM I looked for the driver on the Internet.
After a few searches, I managed to ...
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Cant access BIOS after dual boot with kali
I am a CC student and I tried to dual boot windows 11 with Kali Linux. After that, when I tried to access BIOS on my laptop (Acer Nitro 5), the fans starts going crazy and it gets stuck in the Acer ...
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The terminal in my kali opens like this...how do I fix it?
I want it to be opened in a bigger resolution, does anyone know how to fix this?
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Kali Linux Purple: Unable to install 'libgconf-2-4' package
I am attempting to install Spotify and Discord on my Kali Linux (Purple Edition) using apt install <package name/deb file>.
However i ran into dependency issues. Typically, Kali would install ...
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I try to copy a file from a GCP instance to my local machine, but powershell gives me a "Permission denied: (publickey)"
I created a GCP instance, and I created a private and public key on kali linux, I saved this key in the metadata of GCP, so I can access the instance through my kali machine. Then, I need to copy a ...
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What is wrong with the recognition of this HID device?
I have a Panasonic CF-31RECAXDR Toughbook with 6.3.0-kali1-amd64.
(https://linux-hardware.org/?probe=2c021f93de)
Kali does not recognize the HID device Fujitsu Component Limited USB Touch Panel, no ...
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Scan hdd with rkhunter from live usb
I have older ASUS notebook with Debian 11 installation. If I run OS and especially when plug in network wire, then I got performance issues. I did advances memory test with Memtest86+, without any ...
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Troubleshooting Unexpected "spectre v2 mitigation" Error in VirtualBox Kali Linux Setup
I've been using Kali Linux in VirtualBox without any issues until today. Unexpectedly, I received the following error message:
"warning: spectre v2 mitigation leaves cpu vulnerable to retbleed ...
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kali linux stuck with red square
Kali stuck with a red square
kali-linux-2023.3-installer-amd64
System Model: HP Z420 Workstation
Processor: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-1620 0 @ 3.60GHz 3.60 GHz
Card name: NVIDIA Quadro FX 580
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Freeze of Kali-Linux during boot after installation
How to bypass the errors ->
[Firmware Bug]: TSC_DEADLINE disable due to Errata: please update
microcode to version: 0xb2 (or later)
x86/cpu: SGX disabled by BIOS.
RETBleed: WARNING: spectre v2 ...
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How to prevent all users (even root) to block specific services via AppArmor?
I have created an AppArmor profile for the /bin/zsh file in Kali Linux and want root user not to stop my xxx service. If I deny access to systemctl file, the root users cannot start stop or restart ...
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Pinging ipv4 addresses works while ipv6 doesn't - Kali Linux
Reference: Question being talked about
I have a virtual machine set up on Virtual box that can ping ipv4 addresses (and domains using ipv4 addresses like amazon.com) but not ipv6. In the question ...
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Transfer files from windows to Kali linux
hello there I have set up a Linux virtual machine installed on my pc from Microsoft store up and running with windows also installed on the same pc. I cannot access files in the windows directory and ...
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How to launch Kitty "inside" a wsl kali win-kex instance?
a newbie here.
I just installed kitty on wsl kali-linux, I am using win-kex to use a GUI. When I launch kitty opens on another window "outside" the winkex instance: like a Windows app. So, ...
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libgconf-2-4 refuses to install. How can I fix this?
I’m running an old version of Kali Linux, which I can’t upgrade. libgconf-2-4 refuses to install, but I need it to install spotify-client (I’m following these instructions). How can I solve this?
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Figlet error: text does not match
I have an error with Figlet command: the output text does not match the input.
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Can not install Kali Linux headers [duplicate]
I am trying to install Linux headers for Kali Linux on my machine and I have tried every possible solution on the internet but it always show "Unable to locate packages";
I'm following the ...
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FTP & WGET remote file upload fail [closed]
I'm using virtualbox with kali linux installed.
While on SSH shell, i used wget to upload resources from my host machine but it's failing, FTP put command fails too.
The following are the command ...
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Live Kali Linux stuck at Dragon Logo on shut down or restart
I made a live Kali USB drive using Rufus and Kali Live ISO (I am using Windows 11). When I boot using USB on my laptop, the OS although starts slowly but still boots up. But after I restart or ...
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I have some error when I upgrade through terminal in kali OS
The following packages have unmet dependencies:
gnustep-base-runtime : Depends: gnustep-base-common (= 1.29.0-4) but 1.28.1+really1.28.0-5 is to be installed
libgnustep-base1.29 : Depends: gnustep-...
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Kubuntu crashes randomly (Kali too)
I have installed Kubuntu and then uninstalled it because I noticed that from time to time, it freezes and I have to reboot every time.
I thought maybe there was a problem with my distribution
so I ...
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What folder do I choose in the VMware kernel module updater?
When I run vmware in Kali Linux, this keeps showing up:
I have kernel headers for version 6.3.0-kali1-amd64. What path do I use? When I choose a folder, this shows up:
I looked up the answers online ...
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Kali Linux don't load GUI automatically
I have Gm3 display manager, but recently I installed lxdm display manager. During the installation it prompted me to select the default manager from where I selected lxdm, but upon reboot it booted ...
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Can't boot into win11 Stuck in Grub-Win 11 bootloop
I have Windows 11 dual boot with Kali linux on my Dell vostro 14 3468 laptop. Didn't had any trouble related to dual boot my Bootloader was Grub2 it had 2 options to boot into Kali or Win11.
While ...
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Dual booting Kali live image on Windows 10 machine - Can't see system's partitions
I am trying to dual boot Kali on a Windows 10 machine. I am following this dual booting installation guide (https://www.kali.org/docs/installation/dual-boot-kali-with-windows/). I have gotten to the ...
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Why Discover does not load packages in Kali Linux?
When I tried to run Discover, I got this error message:
Unable to load applications
Please verify Internet connectivity
And when I ran it in terminal, I got (stdout & stderr):
fetch ratings! ...
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What is the "l" command in Linux?
I just accidentally typed l and hit enter. Then this happened.
I'm not talking about ls -l just l.
Why did this happen?
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unable to store .txt file in root directory
I'm learning web security, and I'm new to Linux. I'm trying to save a .txt file in the root directory. It's actually a wordlist for feroxbuster.
While installing it, I saved the file to the Documents ...
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Not enough space to install apt packages/how do I resize /var/?
Clearing the apt packages cache does not help, neither do I have any extra update packages. Whenever I try to apt install something, it tells me I have no space left. df -h says my /var/ is full, so I'...
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What is the command to get the wifi name of a BSSID device in Kali Linux?
I only have the BSSID of the specific target device I want to connect to.
How can I determine the actual Wi-Fi network name that the device is connected to?
I'm using kali linux, and I used crunch 8 ...
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How to fix 'error: no suitable video mode found' while booting Kali Linux with integrated graphics and NVIDIA GPU?
I am trying install kali linux but I am running into the same error while booting "error: no suitable video mode found. Booting in blind mode" after which nothing happends and I am forced to ...
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DHCP - Force install routing table to local computer
I would like to use my Ubuntu VM to act as a dhcp server and gateway for my work laptop,
This laptop must connect to a Cisco anyconnect SSLVPN in order to access internal resources This VPN is not a ...
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Hiding desktop icons in a custom Kali live ISO with gnome
I built for fun and convenience a portable customized Kali live ISO with gnome that I can carry easily around on my USB pen. I am struggling on two very stupid and useless things that, anyway, I would ...
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"No Such File in Directory" error when modifying resolv.conf in Nano
When I edit /etc/resolv.conf (using nano) to add in the nameserver 8.8.8.8, I get the following error when I save: No such file in directory.
However, when I go to the /etc directory, resolv.conf is ...
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