Complete Guide to Installing Kali Linux 2025 and OS Overview
Detailed step-by-step instructions for installing Kali Linux 2025, including creating a bootable USB with Rufus and an overview of the operating system.

Digital Scriptorium
17.3K views • Mar 23, 2025

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Step-by-step guide to installing Kali Linux 2025!
In this video, I walk you through the entire process—from creating a bootable Kali Linux USB with Rufus on Windows 11 (also works on Windows 10) to completing the installation and exploring the OS’s core features. Perfect for beginners, ethical hackers, or anyone curious about cybersecurity tools.
🔧 What’s covered:
Downloading Kali Linux 2025
Creating a bootable USB using Rufus
Full installation walkthrough
Overview of Kali’s desktop and built-in tools
#KaliLinux #Kali2025 #LinuxInstall #EthicalHacking #Windows11 #Windows10 #CyberSecurity #OpenSource #PenTesting
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Kali Linux Website:
https://www.kali.org/
Kali Linux Documentation:
https://www.kali.org/docs/introduction/
Rufus Website:
https://rufus.ie/en/
Recommended USB Thumb Drives:
https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Cruzer-Glide-Drive-SDCZ60-032G-B35/dp/B007YX9O9E/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1P8Y9CHVHBJX&keywords=32GB%2Bthumb%2Bdrive&qid=1699848915&s=electronics&sprefix=32gb%2Bthumb%2Bdrive%2Celectronics%2C92&sr=1-5&th=11
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0:00 Intro
1:16 System Requirements
2:39 Downloading Kali Linux
4:38 Downloading Rufus
6:05 Real Time Protection Modification
7:59 Creating The Boot Media
10:58 Configuring Secure Boot
12:45 Booting Off Of The Thumb Drive
13:41 Installing Kali Linux
20:45 kali Linux General Overview
33:06 Updating Kali Linux
In this video, I walk you through the entire process—from creating a bootable Kali Linux USB with Rufus on Windows 11 (also works on Windows 10) to completing the installation and exploring the OS’s core features. Perfect for beginners, ethical hackers, or anyone curious about cybersecurity tools.
🔧 What’s covered:
Downloading Kali Linux 2025
Creating a bootable USB using Rufus
Full installation walkthrough
Overview of Kali’s desktop and built-in tools
#KaliLinux #Kali2025 #LinuxInstall #EthicalHacking #Windows11 #Windows10 #CyberSecurity #OpenSource #PenTesting
Feeling generous and want to help support the channel? Share a coffee with me on ko-fi:
https://ko-fi.com/digitalscriptorium
Help Support My Channel On Patreon:
https://patreon.com/DigitalScriptorium?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Kali Linux Website:
https://www.kali.org/
Kali Linux Documentation:
https://www.kali.org/docs/introduction/
Rufus Website:
https://rufus.ie/en/
Recommended USB Thumb Drives:
https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Cruzer-Glide-Drive-SDCZ60-032G-B35/dp/B007YX9O9E/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1P8Y9CHVHBJX&keywords=32GB%2Bthumb%2Bdrive&qid=1699848915&s=electronics&sprefix=32gb%2Bthumb%2Bdrive%2Celectronics%2C92&sr=1-5&th=11
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0:00 Intro
1:16 System Requirements
2:39 Downloading Kali Linux
4:38 Downloading Rufus
6:05 Real Time Protection Modification
7:59 Creating The Boot Media
10:58 Configuring Secure Boot
12:45 Booting Off Of The Thumb Drive
13:41 Installing Kali Linux
20:45 kali Linux General Overview
33:06 Updating Kali Linux
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Mar 23, 2025
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