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# [Fixing the Virtual Box Kali Linux VM 'kernel service not running' issue](https://tonnygitonga.hashnode.dev/fixing-the-virtual-box-kali-linux-vm-kernel-service-not-running-issue?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

The actual pop error looks like this: VBoxClient: the VirtualBox kernel service is not running. Exiting I experienced this issue while using my Kali Linux VM in Virtual Box. It happened a couple of times. Though I mostly fixed it by reinstalling the...

Nov 11, 2023 · 2 min read · tonnygitonga.hashnode.dev  
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