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    So Im using an MSI laptop and want to install KALI

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by ArmaniDiamonds, Apr 26, 2017.

  1. ArmaniDiamonds

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    How would I go about installing Kali without wiping my Windows 10 OS?
     
    ArmaniDiamonds, Apr 26, 2017
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    You could try following these instructions: http://docs.kali.org/installation/dual-boot-kali-with-windows

    HOWEVER: Please read the document "Should I Use Kali Linux?"

    http://docs.kali.org/introduction/should-i-use-kali-linux

    Are you a professional penetration tester and/or security specialist? If not then I recommend a general purpose Linux distribution such as: Ubuntu, Mint, Debian, Fedora, Slackware, etc. (I am particularly fond of Mint; give it a try!)
     
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    @ArmaniDiamonds I run Kali from a tiny USB flash drive - good enough if you only need it occasionally.
     
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    I wanna use linux for learning how to ethically hack for my C programming classes and up, I figure Kali would be best.. that link is very useful btw so thank you
     
    ArmaniDiamonds, Apr 27, 2017
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    It wiped my partition using that and I lose my macrium backup because of it.. Anyway to get the backup back, since I had to reinstall windows
     
    ArmaniDiamonds, Apr 28, 2017
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    This is what you should do @ArmaniDiamonds

    It is not recommended to install it on your laptop, especially if it is for your programming class.
     
    jaug1337, May 1, 2017
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    I got it on vmware/ does that sound good to do?
     
    ArmaniDiamonds, May 5, 2017
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    Kali in a virtual machine is supported, and you can download the VMware images here: https://www.kali.org/downloads/

    Your question "does that sound good to do?" is too vague. You mentioned this is for a class. What is the assignment, exactly? Have you asked your teacher for advice? Most colleges and universities have "office hours" where you can meet with the professor or TA.
     
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    I haven't started Just yet. I wanna play with and learn without destroying my computer. I played with it a little on VMware already. I'm taking spring and summer classes. But my CS classes start in fall since my major is economics.
     
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    TANWare Just This Side of Senile, I think. Super Moderator

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    If just playing on your own a VM is fine. Just do not become too invested in it. It is likely the course will have other requirements.
     
    TANWare, May 6, 2017
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    @ArmaniDiamonds: If you have newer hardware say Skylake and above, just disable secure boot and let it install in EFI mode. There are some devices like audio from creative which requires non signed binaries to work.
     
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