To help with this transition, for this release only (Kali 2019.3), there is a one-off, extra image called kali-linux-large-2019.3-amd64.iso, that contains all previous default tools.

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1. Install Kali Linux on Virtual Box. Once you have installed VirtualBox and downloaded the Kali Linux image, you just need to import it to VirtualBox in order to make it work. Here’s how to import the VirtualBox image for Kali Linux: Step 1: Launch VirtualBox. You will notice an Import button – click on it.
2. Things to Gather for Hassle-Free Process. Here is the list of things you need to make a bootable Kali Live USB persistence without any hassle. Kali Linux 64-Bit or 32-Bit (Live) ISO image file (Most important).

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATIONS:

• CPU: 1Ghz processor
• RAM: 768mb ram
• STORAGE: 8gb
• RESOLUTION: VGA screen 1024x768 resolution
• MEDIA: DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image



PREFERRED SPECIFICATIONS:

• CPU: 1.5GHz processor
• RAM: 1024mb ram
• STORAGE: 20gb
• RESOLUTION: VGA, DVI or HDMI screen 1366x768
• MEDIA: DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image

Standard package list and more details here.

Check out our hardware database here.

How do I put Linux Lite on a DVD or USB? Click here.

How do I download with BitTorrent? Click here.

Download BitTorrent for Windows or Mac here. Linux users here.

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In Windows Search, type msinfo or msinfo32 and launch the desktop app named System Information. Look for the BIOS Mode item, and if the value for it is UEFI, then you have the UEFI firmware. If it says BIOS Mode Legacy, then that’s the firmware you’re running. Also, in general, UEFI-enabled machines have faster startup and shutdown times as compared to BIOS-Legacy machines. If you bought the computer/motherboard after 2010, chances are you have a UEFI system. If you are still unsure, download the UEFI version as it will also detect and run on a BIOS-Legacy computer.

It is highly recommended that you turn off Secure Boot or you will have a far less enjoyable computing experience. To disable Secure Boot, see here.

Linux Lite 5.2 Final is now available for download and installation with full UEFI support. This is the most feature rich, complete Linux Lite release to date. This is the release many people have been waiting for. Linux Lite makes the transition to a linux based operating system by offering a full, Microsoft compatible Office suite, familiar software like Firefox, Chrome, Teamviewer, VLC as well as full system back up tools, a comprehensive - easy to follow Help Manual to guide you on your journey, Steam so you can keep playing your Windows games and so much more familiar software. Our Desktop is laid out just like it is in Windows with a Start Menu to the left and a tray to the right with Volume, Network and Calendar options. See below for What's New.

COMMON SOFTWARE

Web Browser - Firefox 82.0

Email Client - Thunderbird 68.10.0

Office Suite - LibreOffice 6.4.6.2

Media Player - VLC 3.0.9.2

Image Editor - Gimp 2.10.18

System Backup and Restore - Timeshift 20.03

File Manager - Thunar 1.8.14

Base: 20.04.1

Kernel: 5.4.0-52 (custom kernels are also available via our Repository for versions 3.13 - 5.9)

Series: 5.x

DESKTOP UI

Window Theme: Adapta

Icon Theme: Papirus

Font: Roboto Regular

WHAT'S NEW

Removed Adobe Flash, now unsupported

Removed defunct GTK2 themes

Added SimpleScreenRecorder, Teams and Zoom to Lite Software

Added easy toggle ON/OFF for FirewallD in Settings Manager

Added easy toggle ON/OFF for Lite Widget in Settings Manager

Added Battery Status to Lite Widget (Laptops only)

Added more Screensavers

Added more Printer drivers

Added Spellcheck for LibreOffice (US only)

Added Restore Taskbar feature to Lite Tweaks

Added new Wallpapers

Updated UEFI files for build process

Fixed Lite Sounds bug

Fixed Notifications bug

Latest Papirus icons theme

Grub image - now transparent

If you are writing the ISO to a USB on Windows, Mac or Linux, you need use Etcher - https://www.balena.io/etcher/ We only support Etcher as it has shown to be the most reliable in our testing.

Linux or Mac command line:

Yumi, Multiboot and other multi-boot applications are not supported. If you do use unsupported third party software to burn Linux Lite to a USB, try logging in with ubuntu as the username and password, or just as the username, no password.

If the screen locks during Live mode, type linux or one of the above usernames into the user box and click on the Login button (no password required)

Linux Lite 5.2 64bit - 1st November, 2020

FILENAME: linux-lite-5.2-64bit.iso

SIZE: 1.4GB - DVD, USB

MD5SUM: 75acfa25daf0117c37d9ceb72545fb89

SHA256: abd13a1aafc5824b68ea3b1e007e85ce39b2e3904f62f4de78f98d7cb5cd4104

HTTP MIRRORS: Click here

TORRENT HASH: 33ca7e486294da8191a3d675934cc38a92cf2267

LIVE USER: Login to the live desktop is automatic

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Consider popping in a small donation. This will really help us get closer to our goal of being 100% community funded. Thank you.

(You do not need a PayPal account, you can use your Credit Card to tip.)

For a range of donate options, check out our Donate page.

When your download has finished, drag and drop the ISO or click on the box below to navigate to your downloaded ISO.

Then check it against the MD5SUM for your ISO just above.

Your file will not be uploaded. instead, we use some clever pixie dust to do the magic.

There will be no 32bit ISO from Series 4.x onwards. If you still need to run a 32bit operating system, our Series 3.x is supported until April, 2021. Download it from here.

To upgrade from within a Series, click on Menu, Favorites, Install Updates (you must reboot if prompted to) then Menu, Settings, Lite Upgrade.

There is no upgrade path to or from RC releases.

There is no upgrade path from Series to Series.

Linux Lite releases are announced and ready 12AM New Zealand Time on the 1st of that months release date.

Other time zones:

Australia, Perth - 8PM (31st)

Brazil - Rio de Janeiro - 9AM (31st)

Canada - Montreal - 8AM (31st)

China - Beijing - 7PM (31st)

Finland, Helsinki - 1PM (31st)

France, Paris - 2PM (31st)

India, Mumbai - 5.30PM (31st)

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Israel, Tel Aviv - 3PM (31st)

Japan, Tokyo - 9PM (31st)

Kuwait, Kuwait City - 3PM (31st)

Australia, Sydney - 10PM (31st)

Pakistan, Lahore - 5PM (31st)

Russia, Moscow - 3PM (31st)

South Africa, Cape Town - 2PM (31st)

Spain, Madrid - 2PM (31st)

United Kingdom, London - 1PM (31st)

United Arab Emirates, Dubai - 4PM (31st)

USA, New York - 8AM (31st)

The release schedule for Linux Lite.

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Linux Lite 4.0 'Diamond' Release - 1st June 2018
Linux Lite 3.8 Release - 1st February 2018 (End of Support April 2021)
Linux Lite 3.6 Release - 1st September 2017
Linux Lite 3.4 Release - 1st April 2017
Linux Lite 3.2 Release - 1st November 2016
Linux Lite 3.0 'Citrine' Release - 1st June 2016
Linux Lite 2.8 Release - 1st December, 2014 (End of Support April 2019)
Linux Lite 2.6 Release - 1st April, 2015
Linux Lite 2.4 Release - 1st September, 2015
Linux Lite 2.2 Release - 1st February, 2016
Linux Lite 2.0 'Beryl' Release - 1st June, 2014

Linux has been around for years, serving a reliable operating system for both newcomers and professionals. What sets it apart from other OS out there lies in its open-source ecosystem, which is ideal for testing purposes. Linux includes multiple distributions that are designed to suit all your needs.

Kali is one of the most popular Linux distributions aimed at security testing. Like other Linux distributions, Kali contains hundreds of tools than can perform various security tasks. The best part is that you can create a bootable Kali Linux USB on Windows and macOS, so you can boot from it without installation. And we will show you how in the section below.

There is no built-in Windows tool for creating a bootable USB drive of Kali Linux, which is why you are going to need a little help from a third-party tool. In reality, there are tons of service providers that are willing to create a bootable Kali Linux Live USB, but keep in mind that not all of them can be trusted, as there are a lot of spammers out there. Some of them may use some kind of hacking software to get the job done, which results in data loss.

Note: Make sure you have downloaded Kali Linux ISO. If not, please grab a copy from Kali Linux official download page.

LiteBoot

There are tons of tools and software available for making bootable Kali Linux USB. But not all of them are easy to get started. Hence, we sort out the available tools and list them in order based on the functions and user friendly.

UUByte LiteBoot is one of the top options when it comes to creating a bootable USB drive. The coolest part is that UUByte Boot Pro is not just about making a bootable USB from ISO image file, as it can do a lot more things. One such thing is the ability to backup and restore the entire system. You can also download Windows ISO within the tool thanks to a built-in download engine. Besides Linux, it is also capable of creating bootable Windows USB from ISO image.

Step 1: You can download UUByte LiteBoot from above link. The program will be opened automatically when the installation process is finished. After that, the main user interface appears on the screen.

Step 2 : Insert an USB drive into the same computer. It is recommended there are at least 8G free space on the USB. Before the creation process, you should make a backup of files sitting on the USB drive. Now, click 'Linux Boot' tab on the screen.

Step 3: Once you are done, click 'Browse' button to load Kali Linux ISO file into the program. And you will be asked to format USB drive before proceeding. When you are ready, hit the 'Burn' button to start the ISO to USB burning process.

We have tested UUByte LiteBoot on several machines with different Linux Distros and the success rate is 100%. UUByte Boot Pro is a great burning software for both regular and professional users. It is cheap, fast, and reliable for creating bootable Live USB.

Easy2Boot

Easy2Boot is another great third-party solution that lets you create a bootable Kali Linux drive. With Easy2Boot, you can create a bootable drive from any ISO image file out there. Like UByte ISO Editor, Easy2Boot includes certain advanced options, including the ability to generate boot loaders and menu files, and set a password for your bootable CDs or flash drives.

Step 1: Download Easy2Boot setup.exe from official website and double click the file to install it on a computer. The setup is a compress file and the installation wizard only unzip the file and extract the content to a local folder. In default, the path is pointed to desktop.

Step 2: When you have the tool installed on your computer, open it and insert USB into your machine. Click 'Refresh' button if the USB drive is not found.

Step 3: From the main user interface, click on 'Make_E2B_Drive_cmd' . Now the command prompt window pops up and follow the on screen to select USB drive, format the USB and copy booting files to USB. Wait for the process to be completed.

Step 4: The command prompt box will disappear automatically when the configuration is finished. Now move to USB drive in File Explorer and navigate to _iso folder. From there, copy the Kali Linux ISO image under LINUX Folder.

Unlike UUByte Boot Pro, Easy2Boot is a multiple boot program that supports booting multiple Linux OS on a single USB drive. This is a great for users who want to install different Linux operating systems. And they don't need to carry multiple USBs at the same time. However, it has issue with latest Linux kernal due to the delay of planned updates.

SharpBoot

If you are looking for a free solution, then give SharpBoot a try. With SharpBoot, you can easily create a bootable USB drive from all IOS files. The coolest part is that it is an open-source tool, which is ideal for developers. However, it has its own flaws which may annoy you. One such flaw is that it has not received a new update for three years. The last update came out in 2016 and included some bug fixes and performance stability.

Step 1: Download Shartpboot and open SharpBoot on your computer.

Step 2: Click 'Add ISO' button to locate the Kali Linux ISO image file you downloaded earlier. Now just simply drag the file and drop it into the user interface, and then hit the 'Burn' button.

Step 3: The tool will start burning Kali Linux ISO to desired USB drive and it becomes bootable after burning. You can now use the drive for Kali Linux installation.

SharpBoot is a complex software for creating Linux Live USB, but it only fits users with basic needs. If creating a bootable USB drive is all that matters to you, then SharpBoot is a solid option for you. However, it becomes unresponsive when using it on Windows 7 machine.

USBWriter

USBWriter is another open-source burning tool on the market. What sets it apart from SharpBoot is that it does not require an installation, meaning that it serves as a portable software that can run directly on your desktop. USBWriter is widely used to create a bootable USB drive from various Linux distributions, like Ubuntu, Fedora, and Kali. And the process is so simple.

Step 1: Unzip the tool yo downloaded from SourceForge. Click the .exe file to launch the tool on your machine and then insert a blank USB drive into the computer.

Step 2: Select the target ISO image file, then USB drive name, and click on the 'Write' button. If you don’t see your USB drive from the list, hit the Refresh button.

Step 3: The tool will start burning the ISO image file to the target USB drive you inserted into your PC. Once the progress bar goes to the end, it means Kali Linux Live USB is ready for use.

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USBWriter is an simple option for regular users out there. It is free, trusted, and very easy-to-use. However, it lacks some important features that make its rivals more capable.

Linux USB Loader

If you now use a Mac machine, then give Mac Linux USB Loaded a try. This is a great burning option for all Mac models, which allows you to create bootable USB drives on Mac that contain a Linux distribution on your Mac. Mac Linux USB Loaded is not free as it costs $4, 99 to download. And the tool receives updates on a regular basis. Buy Mac Linux USB Loaded from here.

Step 1: When the download is finished, open it on your computer and then click on 'Create Live USB'.

Step 2: Select Kali Linux ISO image file and then choose USB drive name.

Step 3: Hit the 'Burn' button to start the burning process.

Mac Linux USB Loaded is one of the leading burning programs for Mac users. It is cheap and easy to use. However, one major drawback is that it is not stable in a modern macOS like Mojave or Catalina.

The Bottom Line

Creating Kali Linux bootable or Live USB is not a rocket science in 2020. The above ISO burning tools are great example that works on latest Windows and Mac. However, we suggest you are trying the tool based the order in this article. The front position is always a lot of easier and user friendly according to our test.