Sort of new to Kali Linux. Having trouble with installing Guest Additions

[Rachmani3652]

Hey I'm having trouble with installing guest additions. When I click on devices and then install guest additions it says "unable to mount the CD/DVD image" and "would you like to force the mounting of this medium?" I need help. Please and thank you. I force mounting and nothing happens. I'm tired of this small screen. I want full screen.

 

[LeTux]

Hi,

maybe this article helps you:
https://www.kali.org/docs/virtualization/install-virtualbox-guest-additions-kali/

I think if you are using the right "Offensive Security" Kali version (https://www.offensive-security.com/kali-linux-vm-vmware-virtualbox-image-download/) for your VM-Host, you do not need guest additions. You can try to set your resolution in the Kali settings.
I had the same problem, but after changing the display resolution, it worked.

Greetings

 

[Rachmani3652]

Hi,

maybe this article helps you:
https://www.kali.org/docs/virtualization/install-virtualbox-guest-additions-kali/

I think if you are using the right "Offensive Security" Kali version (https://www.offensive-security.com/kali-linux-vm-vmware-virtualbox-image-download/) for your VM-Host, you do not need guest additions. You can try to set your resolution in the Kali settings.
I had the same problem, but after changing the display resolution, it worked.

Greetings

Oh I'm not using VM. I'm using Virtual Box.

 

[Rachmani3652]

Hi,

maybe this article helps you:
https://www.kali.org/docs/virtualization/install-virtualbox-guest-additions-kali/

I think if you are using the right "Offensive Security" Kali version (https://www.offensive-security.com/kali-linux-vm-vmware-virtualbox-image-download/) for your VM-Host, you do not need guest additions. You can try to set your resolution in the Kali settings.
I had the same problem, but after changing the display resolution, it worked.

Greetings

Thank you for responding.

 

[Rachmani3652]

Hi,

maybe this article helps you:
https://www.kali.org/docs/virtualization/install-virtualbox-guest-additions-kali/

I think if you are using the right "Offensive Security" Kali version (https://www.offensive-security.com/kali-linux-vm-vmware-virtualbox-image-download/) for your VM-Host, you do not need guest additions. You can try to set your resolution in the Kali settings.
I had the same problem, but after changing the display resolution, it worked.

Greetings

I'll check the link out when I have time to see if it helps and then get back to you.

 

[wizardfromoz]

@Rachmani3652 welcome to linux.org ( @LeTux too)

Just a couple of tips for you

1. VM means Virtual Machine, not VMWare specifically. Both Virtual Box and VMWare are VMs. @LeTux knows you are using Virtual Box, hence the advice given.

2. Until you have 30 days or so joined here, any time you quote a website URL your Post is held back for approval and comes across my desk. Given I live in Australia, you may wonder where your Post went.

So try not to quote back to someone what they already know they have said, especially if it contains a link.

Cheers

Chris Turner
wizardfromoz

 

[linuxlover08]

Installing guest edition is not working in Kali Linux's latest version 2020.2, I found a solution and get it full-screen mode.

Kali Linux VM settings > Display >Graphics Controller >VBoxSVGA

I hope It will help you

Other references: https://www.kali.org/docs/virtualization/install-virtualbox-guest-additions-kali/

https://www.cyberpratibha.com/blog/how-to-install-virtualbox-guest-additions-windowsubuntu/

 

[CptCharis]

Guest additions run out of the box in kali 2020. The reason that you get
"unable to mount the CD/DVD image"
is must probably bcz guest additions already mount and running.

 

[Rachmani3652]

@Rachmani3652 welcome to linux.org ( @LeTux too)

Just a couple of tips for you

1. VM means Virtual Machine, not VMWare specifically. Both Virtual Box and VMWare are VMs. @LeTux knows you are using Virtual Box, hence the advice given.

2. Until you have 30 days or so joined here, any time you quote a website URL your Post is held back for approval and comes across my desk. Given I live in Australia, you may wonder where your Post went.

So try not to quote back to someone what they already know they have said, especially if it contains a link.

Cheers

Chris Turner
wizardfromoz

Ok

 

[Rachmani3652]

Guest additions run out of the box in kali 2020. The reason that you get
"unable to mount the CD/DVD image"
is must probably bcz guest additions already mount and running.

Nah I don't think it's running. I still don't have full screen.

 

[Rachmani3652]

No luck. I'll just have to use a smaller screen.

 

[CptCharis]

How to install Kali Linux 2020.1 on VirtualBox - Step-by-Step

Learn how to install Kali Linux 2020.1 on VirtualBox in this easy to follow step by step tutorial. This is the easiest way to install Kali Linux in 2020.

www.ceos3c.com

 

[Rachmani3652]

How to install Kali Linux 2020.1 on VirtualBox - Step-by-Step

Learn how to install Kali Linux 2020.1 on VirtualBox in this easy to follow step by step tutorial. This is the easiest way to install Kali Linux in 2020.

www.ceos3c.com

I tried it. I had an error that said the headings for the kernel modules weren't there. Or something like that. Pero gracias.

 

[Rachmani3652]

I think I found the solution. I was running an outdated version of VirtualBox.

 

[wizardfromoz]

That could account for it.

The versions of Virtualbox and Guest Additions must match, too.

Avagudweegend

Wizard