How to Install Kali Linux on VirtualBox

This article explains how to install Kali Linux, a Linux distribution useful for hacking and penetration testing, on VirtualBox virtual machine.

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Install: How to Install Kali Linux in VirtualBox • Samurai Hacks

If you follow this page, you should be able to start Kali without errors.

You can also install from a VBOX image, but in my case I got errors and couldn’t use it: Kali Linux Custom Image Downloads - Offensive Security

Reference: How to install Kali Linux 2017 in Virtualbox : Final Solution

Error

Failed to open session for virtual machine "Kali-Linux-2018.2-vbox-amd64".

Implementation of the USB 2.0 controller not found!

Because the USB 2.0 controller state is part of the saved VM state, the VM cannot be started. To fix this problem, either install the 'Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack' or disable USB 2.0 support in the VM settings.

Note! This error could also mean that an incompatible version of the 'Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack' is installed (VERR_NOT_FOUND).

Result Code: E_FAIL (0x80004005)
Component: ConsoleWrap
Interface: IConsole {872da645-4a9b-1727-bee2-5585105b9eed}

By the way, the default username and password are as follows:

default username: root
default password: toor

If you set a password, it will be that password.