Win32 Disk Imager automatically formats the USB stick as bootable and copies the Kali Linux files into the proper locations.Īfter about 5 minutes Win32 Disk Imager announces that it’s finished. Special note: If the ISO doesn’t appear on the file list, drop down the file type and choose *.* because, by default, Win32 Disk Imager only displays IMG files. I browse to the downloaded Kali Linux ISO and click OK. Now I click the blue folder icon to the right of the Image File box. It’s got a lovely clean interface! Notice how it found the USB stick mounted as drive E on the right side.

I also remove any other USB or removable media to prevent mishaps. I always grab the most current version directly from SourceForge.īefore messing with the software I insert the USB stick in the PC and make sure it is recognized. Do not download it from anywhere else, as you never know what you’re getting. It must be 8GB or larger, and should be USB 3 for speed. A working PC running Windows 7 or later.Here’s how you can make your own bootable Kali Linux USB stick.įirst, gather the necessary supplies. On top of that, it’s free!įor instructor-led Windows 10 training, see our course schedule.Īnother benefit, the topic of this blog, is that Kali Linux is easily installed on and run from a USB stick. Besides being fast, Kali Linux has pretty much every security tool I need built right in. I use Kali Linux extensively when doing penetration testing and security assessments.

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