If you tried everything above and Kali is still not starting, then try increasing the video memory, this is a solution suggested by a user here “Asadmammadov”, to do that right click the virtual machine name from virtual box, go to settings > System and try increasing the video memory at least over the minimum level. If none of the above fixed the issue for you then right click the virtual machine name from virtual box, go to settings > General and make sure that the type is set to Linux and version is set to Debian 64 or Debian 32 depending on the Kali version you downloaded. If you need more help then google How to enable virtualisation on, replace with your computer model.
In the settings look for VT or hardware virtualisation, enable it, save and quit. Look for instructions (on the bottom of the screen) on how to enter bios settings. If you’re already using the right version then make sure that hardware virtualisation or VT is enabled from your bios, this is different depending on your computer, the usual procedure is. ova extension, if it doesn’t then you did NOT download the right file. Make sure you click on the virtual box tab to download the virtual box image.ĭownload the 32 bit version if your computer is 32 bits, otherwise use the 64 but version. I do not have the 2018 image used in VBox, which is sad.There are a number of reasons that might cause this issue:įirst make sure you downloaded the right version for your computer, so when downloading Kali This machine is already configured the way I want and wish to keep it. This "working" user is not root nor does it have SUDO permission. WHERE I'M AT NOW: I have a Kali 2020.3, black screen after login, no cursor or anything showing up, I can access TTY and just now I found out I'm able to login using an userI created a couple of weeks ago. I googled back and forth, tinkered with commands a settings that I have no idea what they do or did and actually upgraded the OS to 2020 (biggest bummer so far) I managed to have the GUI show up a couple of times (and took a snapshot so I can manage by) but it just turns black when rebooted. When I booted back up Kali turned all black after login, with only the cursor visible. Install the latest correct version of VMware tools. Uninstall the current incorrect version of VMware tools. Couple of days ago I kicked the power plug off and downed the whole system. How do I fix a black screen on a virtual machine This issue is caused by the incorrect version of the VMware SVGA driver installed within the virtual machine, which comes bundled with VMware tools. SECOND: Had a Kali 2018 running on virtualbox like a charm. Hey guys, I'll try to be as fast and rich in detail as possibleįIRST: I'm a complete noob in UNIX systems whatsoever.