How to install Kali Linux on Microsoft Surface Go

In this guide, we will provide a complete process to Install Kali Linux On Surface Go. Please follow this step-by-step guide for a successful install of this Linux Operating system on your Laptop.

About Microsoft Surface Go

Microsoft Surface Go install Kali Linux
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  • Surface Go is gorgeous 2-in-1 Laptop for your daily work.
  • This excellent design, new look, strong graphics, and amazing speakers are at a Decent price.
  • The Laptop is powered by a 1.6GHz Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y Dual Core processor with 8GB of LPDDR3 RAM and 128GB SSD of Storage.
  • Furthermore, there are connectivity options available with Surface Go such as one USB-C 3.1, MicroSDXC card reader, Surface Connect port, and headset jack.

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About Kali Linux

  • Kali Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution which is based on security tasks such as Penetration Testing, Computer Forensics, Security research, and Reverse Engineering.
  • The operating system is developed and maintained by Offensive security. Furthermore, there are more than 600 penetration testing tools included in Kali Linux.
  • Lastly, it has many advantages over other operating systems available which are discussed below,

Advantages of installing Kali Linux on Surface Go

There are many advantages of installing Kali Linux on your Surface Go which is as follows,

  • Advanced Penetration tools available: There are more than 600+ advanced penetration tools available on Kali Linux.
  • Open-sourced: Kali Linux is an open-sourced system where all the codes can be easily seen and developed by others. The open development tree helps users to see the development at each and every step.
  • Free Tools: This the main reason why people use Kali Linux.
  • Wireless support nowhere possible: Kali Linux provides to connect as many as WiFi spots or USB ports at one time. It also makes to be compatible with numerous USB.
  • Multiple language support: Multiple language support is not possible in other operating systems where users can get the support of their local language.
  • Support for both ARMEL and ARMHF systems: ARM-based controllers like Rasberry Pi and ARMH is supported by Kali Linux.

Requisite

  1. Download Kali Linux if you have not downloaded yet.
  2. Boot the ISO file from USB by following instructions below.
  3. Lastly, change the boot order to the USB drive from BIOS settings.

1. To boot from USB

Read Complete Guide to Boot from USB in Microsoft Surface Go

Download Rufus 3.4

install Kali Linux on Microsoft Surface Go

  1. After installing Rufus simply select the ISO file from the file manager and accept all settings when the popup window appears.
  2. Select MBR partition scheme for BIOS or UEFI  and If your laptop has UEFI bios then select the other two options.
  3. For the Filesystem select NTFS  option and select if your PC has UEFI bios then select FAT32.
  4. The default Cluster size option should be selected.
  5. Make sure all three options including Quick Format, Create a Bootable disk using and Create extended labels and icon files are selected.
  6. Finally, start the process and this software will automatically format and create bootable USB flash drive.

2. Change boot-order to boot from USB in Surface Go

  • Turn off your Surface Go.
  • Now Press and hold the Volume Up button of your Laptop, then press and release the Power button.
  • When you see the Surface logo screen appear, release the Volume Up button. The UEFI settings menu will appear in a few seconds.

Instructions to install Kali Linux on Surface Go

  1. After booting your USB or CD drive you can turn off your computer and insert the bootable USB in your Laptop.
  2. Now turn on the PC and continue with the process of installing Kali Linux on Surface Go.
  3. You can either install Kali Linux or run it live by using your bootable USB stick. But Kali Live will not save your data so it’s better to install Kali Linux completely. In case, you don’t want to lose the windows data prefer Dual-Boot Kali Linux Windows.
  4. Let’s continue with the graphical install option provided above.
  5. After clicking on continue the image will get installed in the hard drive in your system. Next, it will be asking the hostname where you can provide any name such as Kali.
  6. Now enter the password for the root account.
  7. Set the time zone. Now the installer will provide 4 options for the Partition disks where you should choose “Guided-use entire disk and set up encrypted LVM”.
  8. Select the disk to be partitioned. Either you can keep all the files in one partition or keep all the files in different partitions. If you are not sure about how to create separate partitions then keep all the files in one partition.
  9. This is the last chance to review all the options you have selected after clicking on continuing the process installing Kali Linux on Surface Go will start and complete.
  10. Click yes to the network mirrors option NOTE! If you select “NO” option in this screen, you will NOT be able to install packages from Kali Linux repositories.
  11. Now install GRUB Boot Loader on the hard disk.
  12. Finally, click on Continue to reboot into your new Kali Linux installation on your Surface Go.

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