
In 12.5.x, it is in the Options tab of the VM settings.īut if the user interface is not available in Workstation 11.x to change to EFI, you can add the line One thing I didn't try is to use EFI for the VM instead of BIOS but I doubt if that would make any difference. If you notice with the ps -e output, not all vmware tools related processes are present (for example: vmware-usbarbitrator is missing).
#Kali linux virtualbox 64 bit image drivers
I don't know why live ISO works maybe it loads less device drivers than a full installation. Once you start using guest OS that are NOT in the official supported list you are very much on your own when you encounter any problem.Īs I said earlier, I suspect the kernel version (4.9.x) might be the problem. I am afraid there is not much that can be done as Kali Linux is not in the list of officially supported guest OS for either Workstation 11.x or even Workstation 12.5.x. Ubuntu 16.04 (officially in the list) is only kernel 4.4.x Both might not officially support a Linux kernel 4.9.x. I don't know what is the Linux kernel version that is supported out-of-the-box on VMware Workstation 11.x and 12.x. It looks like the Linux kernel of Kali Linux 2007.1 is version 4.9, so YMMV with Workstation 11. I installed the VMware Tools by executing sudo.
#Kali linux virtualbox 64 bit image install
I was even able to install the VMware Tools into the Kali guest (so the screen resolution is no longer limited, audio driver, copy-and-paste between host and Kali VM, etc). So if you installed Kali Linux 64-bit 2007.1, I suggest you select either Debian 8 圆4 or Ubuntu 64-bit when you create the VM.įWIW, I downloaded Kali Linux 64-bit 2007.1 and I was able to install on 12.5.5 with VM hardware compatibility 11 by selecting Debian 8 圆4. What flavour of Linux did you choose when you installed Kali Linux? Since Kali Linux is not in the list of officially supported Linux OS variants (even on version 12.5.5 which I have), the closest thing would Debian 8 or Ubuntu as Kali Linux is also a Debian variant like Ubuntu. What version of Kali Linux did you install?

That message about missing IDE 0:0 device is simply a warning.Īre you having any other problems after you click "Yes" or "No" to that question? If you answered "No" to the question, the next time you power up it will not show the message as it will no longer connect at power on of the VM.Īs I stated before, the absence of physical CD/DVD drive or ISO shouldn't stop the power up of a VM.
