Running Kali Linux as an App within Windows 11

TLDRLearn how to run Kali Linux as an app within Windows 11 and start a graphical user interface directly within Windows using kex.

Key insights

🔒You can run Kali Linux as an app within Windows 11 using WSL and kex.

🖥️With Kali Linux running as an app, you can start a graphical user interface directly within Windows.

🌐Kali Linux within WSL allows you to browse the internet and play videos.

💻By installing Win-Kex, you can run Kali Linux with a full graphical interface.

🚀Setting up Kali Linux with a graphical user interface is simple and only requires a few steps.

Q&A

Can I run Kali Linux as an app within Windows 10?

Yes, you can run Kali Linux as an app within Windows 10 version 2004 and higher.

Do I need administrator privileges to install WSL?

Yes, you need administrator privileges to install WSL.

How can I install Kali Linux?

You can install Kali Linux from the Microsoft Store.

Can I run GUI apps within Kali Linux on Windows 11?

Yes, with the installation of Win-Kex, you can run GUI apps within Kali Linux on Windows 11.

Is it easy to set up Kali Linux with a graphical user interface?

Yes, setting up Kali Linux with a graphical user interface is simple and requires just a few steps.

Timestamped Summary

00:00This video demonstrates how to run Kali Linux as an app within Windows 11.

00:19Using WSL and kex, you can start a graphical user interface directly within Windows.

01:18Kali Linux within WSL allows you to browse the internet and play videos.

02:02By installing Win-Kex, you can run Kali Linux with a full graphical interface.

03:22To install WSL, run PowerShell as an administrator and type 'wsl --install'.

04:15Install Kali Linux from the Microsoft Store.

05:27Install Win-Kex to run Kali Linux with a graphical interface.

09:18Follow the demonstrated steps to get Kali Linux running within WSL on Windows 11.