ParallelsTools error on high version Kali

Solution for ParallelsTools, a tool for virtual machines under macOS, to install on higher versions of Kali with an error

Source: Moeomu’s blog

First update the kali source

  • Ali cloud source is as follows
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deb http://mirrors.aliyun.com/kali kali-rolling main non-free contrib
deb-src http://mirrors.aliyun.com/kali kali-rolling main non-free contrib

Error report content

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An error occurred while installing the following packages:
- libelf-dev
- linux-headers-5.10.0-kali9-amd64
- dkms

Install these packages manually and start the Parallels Tools installation again.

Solution

  • Install the missing package
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sudo apt install dkms
sudo apt intall libelf-dev

Pitfall record.
Kali 2021’s default xfce desktop environment will cause a white screen after installing ParallelsTools, so switch the desktop environment to gnome in advance or deselect xface and select gnome when installing kali

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