When downloading Kali Linux, pick the live image, rather than the installer option.You have read our single boot Kali Linux install guide, as this has the same Installation Prerequisites (System requirements & setup assumptions).

This guide will make the following assumptions: We will start by resizing our current Windows partition to occupy less space and then proceed to install Kali Linux in the newly-created empty partition. In our example, we will be installing Kali Linux alongside an installation of Windows (10), which is currently taking up 100% of the disk space in our computer. Once you’ve completed the backup, we recommend you peruse our Kali Linux Hard Disk install guide, which explains the normal procedure for a basic Kali Linux install. Since you’ll be modifying your hard drive, you’ll want to store this backup on external media. First, make sure that you’ve backed up any important data on your Windows installation. However, you need to exercise caution during the setup process. Installing Kali Linux next to a Windows installation has its benefits.

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