Kali Linux – resolving error while installation – An installation step failed

Hi all,

While installing the kali Linux we got an error so today we are going to fix that error. If you have not read our article on installing kali Linux please read the article first so you will understand about the kali Linux, about virtual box and how the error came – https://knowledge-junction.in/2022/10/23/python-introduction-to-ethical-hacking-in-python-introduction-to-kali-linux-part-1/

An installation step failed. You can try to run the failing item again from the menu, or skip it and choose something else. The falling step is: Select and Install software

fig : Error while installing Kali Linux
fig : Error while installing Kali Linux

To fix that error we will need to setup the virtual machine again

Click on the new button.

fig : 1 new button to setting up virtual box
fig : 1 new button to setting up virtual box

Now we are going to give the name of our operating system which we want to install

fig : 2 giving the name of our operating system which we want to install
fig : 2 giving the name of our operating system which we want to install

Then click on next and select the memory size

fig : 3 memory size
fig : 3 memory size

Click on next and select the hard disk or we can also create virtual hard disk

fig : 4 hard disk
fig : 4 hard disk

Click on the create and choose the hard disk file type

fig : 5 hard disk file type
fig : 5 hard disk file type

Click on the next. Storage on physical hard disk

fig : 6 storage on physical hard disk
fig : 6 storage on physical hard disk

From here the error is created you don’t have to select Dynamically allocated you have to choose fixed size

fig : 7 storage on physical hard disk - fixed size
fig : 7 storage on physical hard disk – fixed size

Click on next and select the file location and size

fig : 8 size
fig : 8 size

Allocate at least 15 to 20 gb

After choosing file location and size click on create and then it will start creating medium storage unit

Then you can start installing kali Linux the error will not come again

Thank you for reading

Have a nice day !!

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