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I use VirtualBox because it’s the simplest way to run Kali Linux on a Windows PC without touching your main OS. In this tutorial I install it first, then use it to import the prebuilt Kali VM or attach the installer ISO for a clean install.

Pros

+Free and easy to install on Windows
+Works well for running Kali as a virtual machine
+Lets you adjust RAM, CPU cores, video memory, and storage

Cons

-If you allocate too much RAM/CPU, it can slow down the host PC

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Highlights

+Free and easy to install on Windows
+Works well for running Kali as a virtual machine
+Lets you adjust RAM, CPU cores, video memory, and storage

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