How to install Backtrack 5 in vmware step by step

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Installing Backtrack in vmware 

Things to remeber before start 
  1. Download Backtrack from here
  2. I am using vmware workstation if you don't have workstation , no problem get vmwareplayer 
allright ,   here is the installation video




or you can follow these steps ...


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Type "Startx" to get gui






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this will start installer 
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Then click forward and follow instruction 


full screeshots are here 

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43 comments:

  1. darkinject0r %-=- hackingsociety+--June 24, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Yeah but which version of Backtrack?? 32 or 64?

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  2. UnknownJune 25, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    32 bit

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  3. Tchernobog76July 24, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    64-bit of course, it said so in the file-name ISO

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  4. JasonAugust 20, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Backtrack 5 stalls and doesn't load the gui, can someone help.

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  5. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    check the resolution settings change the resolution and it will work fine

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  6. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

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  7. WongNovember 6, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    How many disk space should allocate?
    As my laptop only have 128gb ssd. disk space are limited

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  8. UnknownNovember 6, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    its takes atleast 7 gb after install
    but 13 will be good enough for normal installations

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  9. Boby DelapointeFebruary 10, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Good morning!

    Can you explain how to do it on windows 7 64bit, please?

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  10. Alok YadavFebruary 11, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    yeah ..

    download vmplayer 
    or virtualbox (they both are great )
    and also download backtrack 5 iso image from 
    http://www.backtrack-linux.org/downloads


    install it like another ubuntu OS in vm 

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  11. Ahmed ZubairMarch 31, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    when i type startx i gives me a error ..... on my laptop which is dell inspiron n5110 with core i7 processor 4 gb ram .. what should i do???????????????

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  12. Alok YadavMarch 31, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    try this 

    fix-splash
    rm /root/.kde/cache-root/icon-cac­he.kcache
    rm /root/.kde/cache-root/plasma_t­heme_Volatile.kcache
    rm /root/.kde/cache-bt/icon-cache­.kcache
    rm /root/.kde/cache-bt/plasma_the­me_Volatile.kcache

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  13. dkApril 4, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    INSTALLATION STUCKS IN THE BEGINNING at the screen with Copyright (ISOLINUX 3.63.....), nothing happens then

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  14. dkApril 4, 2012 at 2:17 AM

    hitting ENTER does nothing, will try with x32 version instead of x64...

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  15. dkApril 4, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    x32 worked...

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  16. Alok YadavApril 4, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    great ! 

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  17. TestMay 7, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    mine works

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  18. helpMay 22, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    i'm using desktop... and vmware cannot detect my internal wireless card??? help me...

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  19. Alok YadavMay 22, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    try to use in bridge mode or buy a USB wireless card card ..

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  20. TestJune 22, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    mine works

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  21. Alok YadavJune 22, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    great ! 

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  22. jayJune 25, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    can i use this vmware version to boot in pc & not vmware

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  23. Alok YadavJune 25, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    windows 7 support booting with VHD

    search vhd windows 7 boot for more details

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  24. kalyanJuly 9, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    i'm using dell inspiron 32 , when i install bt 5 it needs login what is that bt login and password. help me please

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  25. Alok YadavJuly 9, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    username : root
    password : toor

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  26. rohit_bankiaJuly 9, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    login username : root
    password : toor
    you will need to type 'startx' to enter into graphical mode

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  27. simonJuly 18, 2012 at 2:04 AM

    installing backtrack5 on a conputer its no problem lol but at vmware i cant - i dont have a install buttonon the desktop and the backtrack os cant find my wlan stick - whats the problem - ?
    its only with vmware ...

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  28. Alok YadavJuly 18, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    download right version from
    http://www.backtrack-linux.org/downloads

    and if you cant find install button then
    open terminal and paste
    sh -c "ubiquity"

    and for wlan make sure drivers installed
    see there
    http://www.backtrack-linux.org/wiki/index.php/Wireless_Drivers

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  29. criztleJuly 30, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    i have downloaded the bt5r2 kde 32 .....so to install where is the .iso file...there is one file which is over 2 gb and that is .squashfs file...how to get the iso?(pardon me i m just a beginner)

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  30. Alok YadavJuly 31, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    http://mirror.switch.ch/ftp/pool/2/mirror/backtrack/BT5R2-KDE-32.iso

    that is direct download link for kde32

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  31. rohit_bankiaJuly 31, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    or you can wait till 13th august for bt5r3 release

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  32. Susan_LinuxAugust 17, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    I've installed BackTrack5 into VMware Player on my Windows machine.
    (NOT using it as a Live Boot DVD. It's an actual install.)

    Is there now a way to go in the OTHER direction?

    Take the VMware BackTrack5 installation and create a Live Boot DVD from it?

    I need to run a slightly modified BackTrack in another machine, that doesn't have VMware. So I can only use a Live Boot DVD there.

    (I was surprised how many drivers are missing from BackTrack.)

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  33. Alok YadavAugust 17, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    see some thing
    http://geekconnection.org/remastersys/ubuntu.html
    like application

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  34. johnnyAugust 23, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    hello i would like to ask you a question..Is there any problem if I have already installed as a second os bt r3?I mean i will not have any problems with windows and bt partiotions right?

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  35. johnnyAugust 23, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    hello i would like to ask you a question..Is there any problem if I have already installed as a second os bt r3?I mean i will not have any problems with windows and bt partitions right?thanks in advance.:)

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  36. johnnyAugust 23, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    hello i would like to ask you a question..Is there any problem if I have already installed as a second os bt r3?I mean i will not have any problems with windows and bt partitions right?thanks in advance:)

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  37. Alok YadavAugust 23, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    i'll be fine ..

    but its better to use in vm or install in separate hard drive

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  38. razzzSeptember 9, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    hello... im using VMware workstation.. but when i play bactrack on VMware workstation it come command like this " operating system not found"... why i cannot install backtrack5?

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  39. rohit_bankiaSeptember 9, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    first you get the bt ISO image then in VMware settings provide the ISO location after which the vm should run normally

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  40. invisibleidOctober 10, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Thanks it's very useful tutorial. But if somebody want to install backtrack 5 side by side with another OS, like Windows 7. You can read my article about Install Backtrack 5 dual boot

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  41. D4v1October 17, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    Thanks!
    It worked!!

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  42. Sheena Kittle-Baniaga KarrNovember 17, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    my issue is I am not trying to install BT into my VMware.. I am doing the opposite but can't find the right 'command line' to install the VMware Player. I am currently up and running
    Back Track 5, but want to install the VMware Player to add the Windows 7 virtual.
    I think once I have the correct install command line I should be good to go.
    any help is appreciated greatly.
    *email- aloha.siempre at gmail*

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  43. Alok YadavNovember 17, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    sudo apt-get install build-essential linux-headers-`uname -r`
    gksudo bash./VMware-Player-4.0.2-591240.x86_64.bundle

    and installation will start normally

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