How To Install Kali Linux on Windows (The Dumb-Easy Way)

Hey Guys, It's me SaadMaqsood 🙋🏻‍♂️ back again with another super simple tutorial! Today we're unlocking something 🔥 that every tech bro, coder, and ethical hacker dreams about — running Kali Linux directly inside your Windows PC using WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux).

Forget about those messy dual-boot setups that scare people away or needing an extra laptop just to play with Linux tools. With WSL, you can switch between Windows and Linux instantly, almost like having two worlds inside one machine ⚡. And the best part? It's literally just a one-click install ✨, no stress, no drama.

🚀 Why this matters?

• ✅ You can run Linux + hacking tools without leaving Windows
• ✅ It's free & official (from Microsoft Store 🔥)
• ✅ No partitioning drama, just install & go
  
  
  

📚 What you'll learn today:

1. Enable WSL on Windows
2. Install Kali Linux from Microsoft Store
3. Run & update Kali like a pro 🧑‍💻
   
   
   

🔢 Step 1: Enable WSL

Open PowerShell as Administrator and paste this command 👇

wsl --install

💡 Tip: Restart your PC after this, otherwise Windows acts moody 😤.

🔢 Step 2: Make Sure You're on WSL 2

Still in PowerShell, type:

wsl --set-default-version 2

⚡ WSL2 = full Linux kernel = smooth experience.

🔢 Step 3: Install Kali from Microsoft Store 🛒

1. Open Microsoft Store 2. Search for Kali Linux 🐉 3. Click Get → Install → Open

🔢 Step 4: First Launch Setup

When you open Kali for the first time, it'll ask you to create:

• 👤 A username
• 🔑 A password

Done! You're officially inside Kali on Windows 🎉.

🔢 Step 5: Update Your Kali

Inside the Kali terminal, run this to update everything 👇

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

🔥 Now you're ready to install hacking tools, scripts, and whatever crazy projects you've got cooking.

🔢 Step 6: Open Kali Again

Whenever you want to use Kali, you don't need to reinstall. Just open it like this:

• 💻 Open Start Menu → Search for Kali Linux → Click Launch
• 📂 Or open Command Prompt / PowerShell and type: wsl --distribution kali-linux
• ⚡ Shortcut: just type kali in Command Prompt if it's set as default WSL distro

🔢 Step 7: Basic Kali Usage

Once inside the Kali terminal, here's the beginner stuff you can do:

• 📌 ls → list files in the current directory
• 📌 cd folder_name → change directory
• 📌 pwd → see current directory path
• 📌 sudo apt install tool_name → install new tools
• 📌 exit → close the terminal

💡 Tip: Think of it as a mini Linux PC inside your Windows 🖥️. You can run scripts, install hacking tools, and explore Linux commands safely!

✨ What's Next?

• 📌 Install tools like nmap, metasploit, burpsuite
• 📌 Try setting up GUI for a full hacker desktop vibe 🖥️
• 📌 Explore more tutorials on LearnTermux.tech 🔥

👍 If you found this helpful → drop a comment, share with your tech bro, or bookmark for later. Trust me, you'll thank yourself 😎.

👾 Stay Ethical & Keep Learning! ⚡