Kali Linux is a powerful and popular open-source operating system that can be used for penetration testing and network security assessments. In this article, we will discuss how to install Kali Linux on Windows 10.

The first thing you need to do is download the latest version of Kali Linux, which can be found on their website here. Once you have the ISO file downloaded, you will need to burn it to a DVD or USB drive. Once that is complete, you are ready to start the installation process.

The next step is to enable Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) which is necessary to run a Linux environment on Windows 10. To do this, you will need to open the Windows Start menu and search for “Turn Windows features on or off”. On the left side of the window, click on “Windows Subsystem for Linux” and then click the “OK” button. This will enable the WSL feature and once it is enabled, restart your computer.

Now that the WSL is ready, you can now install Kali Linux. Open the Microsoft Store and search for “Kali Linux”. Select the version you downloaded and click “Get”. The installation should take a few minutes and once the installation is complete, you are ready to start the Kali Linux environment.

To start the Kali Linux environment, open the Start menu and type in “Kali Linux”. Once you have found the program, click to launch it. This will present the Kali Linux terminal where you can start using the commands. You are now ready to start using the powerful tools of Kali Linux to perform security assessments and penetration tests.

Installing Kali Linux on Windows 10 can be a great way to test out the OS and obtain powerful security assessment tools. It is also fairly simple, and by following the above steps, you can get started quickly and easily.