Configuring the virtual machine
Once installed, there are several configuration steps necessary for the Kali Linux virtual machine. These steps allow for greater functionality and usability.
VirtualBox Guest Additions
It is recommended that after you have successfully created the Kali Linux virtual machine using VirtualBox, you install VirtualBox guest additions. This add-on will provide you with the following additional features:
- It will enable the virtual machine to be viewed in full screen
- It will make the mouse move faster in the virtual machine
- It will enable you to copy and paste the text between the host and guest machine
- It will enable the guest and host machines to share folders
To install the guest additions, you can perform the following steps: ...
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