The next step is to set the maximum size of your kali, which should not be
less than 20 GB. However, you are recommended to use 30 GB as kali
tends to expand over time. After selecting the size of your kali, on the next
option change to store virtual disk as a single file, then click Next.
Step 6
Customize some hardware settings on the window that appears on the
Customize Hardware Option Button.
Step 7
Now, a window for hardware settings will be presented for you. Then select
Memory in the left window pane, then on the right window and slide the
slider to at least 512 MB. Be aware that you should assign a virtual machine
a maximum of half the Ram installed. For example, if your computer has a
ram of 8 GB, then a maximum of 4 GB is what should be memory given to
the slider. In the left plane, highlight processors on the left plane. The
option will heavily depend on your computer's processor. If your computer
has multiple processors, then you should select multiple processors for
efficient performance. On the left, click the New Adaptor, then on the right
side move the dot to the bridged (top) option and click configure the
Adapters button. A small window will automatically pop up where you will
uncheck all the options in the exception of the one next to the network
adaptor then click OK. At the bottom of the hardware, close then Click
Finish in the wizard.
Step 8
The new virtual machine will have been added to the VM library once you
clicked the finish button. Start Linux in order to install it. Highlight, the
name of the created virtual machine in the right pane in order to finish the
installation.
