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dalopez

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Problem Installing Backtrack 2 in VMWare

« on: August 22, 2007, 04:16:34 PM »

Hello Guys

I registered for the offensive security 101 course.
I am trying to install BT2 in vmware I have tried some different ways of installs and all of them happen successfully but when I log off and reboot the virtual machine does not start , there is no error but does nothing.

Anyone of you have had this problem?
Any advice will be welcome.

Thank you very much.


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Kev

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Re: Problem Installing Backtrack 2 in VMWare

« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2007, 04:49:58 PM »

Yes thats a common problem when using the GUI install. I assume you are using the Backtrack HD front end installer. It doesnt copy the boot folder correctly. If you still want to use the GUI installer, follow this:
http://www.ethicalhacker.net/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,54/topic,1433.0/

Just remember to leave the source field blank or you can simply enter /. Dont enter /boot because it wont copy. I have never had a problem installing this way and I have done it on a variety of laptops and desktops.