Always check the SHA256 sum to ensure the file is not corrupted during download. 3. Creating a Bootable USB Drive To install Kali, you must make your USB drive bootable.

Install GRUB bootloader.

As the system boots, repeatedly press the key that opens your BIOS/UEFI menu. This key varies by manufacturer but is commonly . Navigate to the Boot tab. Move your USB drive to the top of the boot priority list. Save your changes and exit (usually by pressing F10 ). 📥 Step 4: The Installation Process

Installation was a sitcom of tiny errors. The network tried to negotiate with my ancient router and lost. Package updates rained in—dozens of megabytes at a time—while the installer cheerfully misreported free space. A dialog box announced “3 GB required,” but the disk showed 2.9 GB free; the installer made do, the way cooks do when a recipe asks for an egg and you only have half.

Select the version. The file size will be approximately 3 GB.

Restart your computer and boot from the USB. You may need to disable Secure Boot in your BIOS/UEFI settings. Choose "Graphical Install" from the boot menu. Configuration:

However, please note:

Your changes, installed tools, and files will now be preserved between sessions!