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kali linux not taking keyboard input at login page when running on vmware

I have recently installed VMWare to use Kali Linux on it but upon reaching the login page I wasn't able to type my username/password, it wasn't taking any keyboard input (even with a virtual keyboard) ...
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Installing VMWare Player on Kali linux

This question has changed drastically since the first time I posted it, so I have deleted the old content. I downloaded the latest version of VMWare player and when I try to install it I get the ...
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Kali Linux in VMware, Blinking cursor top-right, Black screen

The above animation shows what happened in booting (after it showed the grub menu, I hit 'Esc')! I am really worried! Please help me. Neither apt update nor upgrade worked. And also modifying in grub ...
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How important is hardware compatibility with Linux when running it on VMWare player with a Windows 7 host?

I will be getting a laptop provided to me for training which requires running Kali Linux through VMWare Player. We are primarily a Windows shop and as such I'm not sure how compatible the laptops are ...
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How to run the same machine on both VMware and Virtualbox?

I am learning linux and pentesting using Kali on Vmware Workstation Pro. I downloaded some vulnerable machines from Vulnhub for practicing. Apparently, some machines do not work on VMware, and I need ...
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AC1300 TP-Link Archer T4U not found in VMWare Kali Linux

I've installed Kali Linux in VMWare and the specified wireless adapter is not recognised in kali. I connected it from VMWare(went to the VM tab, selected Removable Devices, and then 802.11n NIC, and ...
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My 'ALT GR' button doesnt seem to be working properly on my VMware virtual machine

So i just did a fresh install of Kali Linux on my virtual machine (VMware) - however it seems like my keyboard is not mapped correctly, atleast thats my theory, when i am using my host machine it ...
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How to reconfigure copy and paste keyboard shortcuts in kali linux?

After completely failing to reconfigure kali vm keyboard layout to match the host's (macOS) which I explained in an earlier question. So far, I tried installing the vm in virtualbox, vmware, and ...
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About Malware analysis [duplicate]

I want to know if I can open a virtual machine (VMware , Virtual Box ...)and (for example) install Windows 7 + some programs (Chrome, Word, antivirus....) and then save the current state. Right now I ...
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Kali Linux login screen does not appear in VMware Workstation 15 Pro

I have recently installed Kali Linux on the VMware Workstation Pro, and everything is okay after installation. However, after each restart, it shows the Debian login screen instead of the Kali Login ...
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Kali does not detect Eth1 - VMware Pro

Working on an assignment where I need to create a new network adaptor (Host only) in VMware an I need to enter the following sudo ifconfig eth0 down sudo ifconfig eth1 192.168.150.129 netmask 255.255....
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How to connect an AWUS1900 to a Kali Virtual Box VM hosted on Windows 11?

I have done the following: On the host: Installed the driver Inside Kali: sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get upgrade sudo apt-get dist-upgrade -y sudo apt install realtek-rtl88xxau-dkms On Virtualbox: ...
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Can Install a VM on a USB stick?

I've been using a VM on my Windows now, for about 2 years, and been thinking could i somehow keep moving my VM from a computer to a other. The idea is that I could just move the stick around and ...
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No Internet in Kali Linux in VMware® Workstation 16 Pro

There are not any networks in my Kali Linux instance. Reconnecting USB wifi, restarting Vmware, restarting network service do not fix anything. Is there any thing I can do to connect back to the ...
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Error while updating kali linux on vmware

So i recently updated my Kali Linux VM. I have started getting this error and i don't know what it means. Tried googling it but i didn't find any solutions. Maybe i am not using the right keywords. ...
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