Next, we need to mount the new partition to add the nf file. When completed, make a note of the partition name i.e. persistence - Add - Edit - Apply All Operations. Select the unallocated space - file system ext4 - give the partition a label i.e. You should see the allocated space with Kali installed on /dev/sdb1 and the remaining unallocated disk space that we will use for persistence. Select the correct device, by default it may show the partitions of the physical device rather than the USB.

Once logged in, go to Show Applications and select GParted. Once you’re in the Kali Boot Menu select the top option Live (686-pae) IMPORTANT: do not boot into Live Persistence as everything you do after this step will not work! NOTE: If your device doesn’t boot you might have to change the Boot Mode in the BIOS to Legacy, it could be set to UEFI by default. If you’re happy you’ve selected the correct USB drive and ISO, hit Write and grab yourself a drink this will take a few minutes…When the installation has completed close the installer, your bootable Kali is ready.īoot into the USB, usually F12 during start-up on your laptop or PC.

Make sure no other USB devices are available, you do not want to overwrite the wrong USB device with all your important data on! Browse to the Kali ISO you downloaded from. Before we start, I know, there are tons of instructions around the web for creating a USB bootable version of Kali with Persistence, but I’ve decided to create my own after running into a few difficulties which will hopefully help a few people.ĭownload, install and run win32 diskimager.

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