


Make sure the “Read-only” and “Auto-mount” checkboxes are checked and click “OK”.

I usually just use the name of the folder I’m sharing. In the “Folder Name” field, give the folder a name. I usually create a “share” folder in my root directory for this purpose. In the “Folder Path” field, browse to the location of the folder you want to share with your Kali VM. Then go to “Shared Folders” and click the “+ Add Folder” button in the upper left. In your VirtualBox Manager, go to the “Settings” of your Kali Linux VM. One of the most common questions I get asked is how to transfer files from Windows to Kali Linux running in VirtualBox. It is a popular choice for security researchers and ethical hackers. Kali Linux is a Debian-derived Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration testing.
