Kali Linux is a widely used operating system for hacking and pentesting. It has a lot of built-in tools for cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts. If you are interested in learning cybersecurity or want to use Kali Linux on your Windows computer without dual-booting, this tutorial will guide you on how to install Kali Linux on Windows.

Before we get started, let us clarify that we will not be using a virtual machine to install Kali Linux. Instead, we will use a feature called Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), which allows Linux distributions to run natively on Windows. The latest version of Windows 10 comes with WSL pre-installed. In case you don’t have it, you can download and install it from the Microsoft Store.

Here are the steps to install Kali Linux on Windows:

Step 1: Launch the Microsoft Store from your Windows computer and search for Kali Linux in the search bar.

Step 2: Click the Kali Linux app from the search result and click install. This will download and install Kali Linux on your Windows computer.

Step 3: After installation, launch the Kali Linux app from the start menu. The first time you run the app, it will take some time to complete the initialization process.

Step 4: Once the app is initialized, a terminal window will appear. Here you can use any Linux command, just like you would in a native Linux environment.

Step 5: To update Kali Linux, run the command “sudo apt-get update”.

Step 6: After updating, run the command “sudo apt-get upgrade” to install any available updates.

Step 7: You can also install additional tools or software by searching for them using the command “sudo apt-get install [package name]”.

Step 8: Finally, to access any files on your Windows computer from the Kali Linux app, navigate to the Windows files by typing “cd /mnt/c/Users/[your user name]/[folder name]”.

That’s it! You have successfully installed Kali Linux on your Windows computer. You can now use it to perform cybersecurity tasks, run various Linux commands, and test various hacking techniques.