How to install Kali Linux on a PC or a Laptop step by step

Install Kali Linux on a Laptop or a PC using the instructions in my video that also includes a workaround for the WIFI firmware missing that you are likely to encounter.
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To change the root password: sudo passwd root
To update Kali: sudo apt update
To upgrade Kali: sudo apt upgrade
Default root password toor

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:12 Requirements
00:48 Download Kali image installer
01:40 Download Rufus and flash the Kali image to the USB key
03:34 Start the Laptop from the USB key and install Kali
04:59 Wifi firmware workaround
09:49 Restart after install and login
10:25 First configurations
12:08 Thanks and Subscribe

Laptops boot hot keys
Dell: Tap F12 when the Dell logo is displayed.
HP: Tap F9 when the HP logo is displayed.
Lenovo: Tap F12 when the Lenovo logo is displayed.
Toshiba: Tap F12 or F2 when the Toshiba logo appears.
Acer: Tap F12 as the Acer logo appears.
Other: Try tapping Esc, F1-12, or Enter during bootup.

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Disclaimer
Use the instructions in this video at your own risk. We are not responsible for any data loss or other damages that may occur.
The instructions in this video will completely wipe the USB Key and the Laptop/PC Hard Drive so make sure they don't have data you need.

[YasAli]

After 2 years and this video still solid. Thank you so much for the post. I used this to install Kali 2022 on old laptop HP2000 (it takes time to install the Kali because either my laptop is old or Kali got really fat!

[julesdeblauwe]

even after 4 years still an amazing tutorial!
thanks for the help!

[Rf_]

Thanks for making the video mate.👍
My 1st install attempt was a total failure, but after watching your video I'm g2g.
The tutorial was excellent and really helpful.👍👍👍😎

[coachigartua]

Perfect, everything went smoothly. Thank you 👍🏻

[havishgahlot]

To all the people who are facing error cd won't mount just chose DDS option Rufus instead of iso iam sure this will help you

[snyhper_]

Thank you so much sir. I literally spent hours scrolling through YouTube looking for the correct installation steps. Your the best thanks man

[kingofbytes]

Its still works on my old laptop. Thanks 👍👍

[Ryuzaki.Lawlite]

thanks sir! everything went almost smoothly because at some point i had to take help of other videos! but still the best👍👍

[nyquiill]

try using etcher skips the usb config and newer updates

[cctqpug]

I used this video to install kali on an old laptop. Thanks.

[rightwayadvise]

When I click graphical install my computer glitches and it doesn’t allow me to shut it down

[GOKU-wndf]

My laptop stuck while partition disk how can I overcome this situation??

[caravaz]

Solid explanation thanks for the guide kali linux tutorial

[ChrisWithGracie]

Amazing video instructions but i would remind people to remove security boot control to disabled.

[creativecodz]

Hi, I have a doubt that before installing kali linux do I need to delete windows or reset the laptop and start installing kali. Or can I directly kali when my laptop is on windows?

[codingstar]

Sir everything went smooth until this message comes up :release file signed by unknown key
Can u say y and how to resolve thia issue

[tilltheend]

The PC has to be connected to net in order to install successfully the kali ???
Thanks good video

[witterboss]

I have a problem, i cant select and install the software

[spooderman]

Hii sir, I did everything like you said. But during grub install its showing an error. It says "unable to install grub in dummy". What should I do to fix that?? Please Reply

[Batrujgha]

Another excellent tutorial -- thank you very much.