Parrot OS Installation: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Introduction

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Are you looking for an alternative operating system that combines security features with ease of use? Look no further than Parrot OS. Based on Debian Testing, this free and open-source distribution has gained popularity among security experts, developers, and privacy-conscious individuals alike.

In this article, we'll walk through the process of installing ParTorrents OS on your computer. Whether you're a seasoned Linux user or new to ethical hacking, follow along with our step-by-step guide as we explore how to set up this powerful operating system.

Prerequisites

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Before diving into the installation process, ensure that:

1. Your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements: 2 GHz dual-core processor (or better), 8 GB RAM (16GB recommended), and a 30 GB free hard drive space.

2. You have access to an internet connection for downloading and installing Parrot OS.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

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### Step 1: Download the ISO Image

Navigate to 'Parrott's official download page'(https://www.parrossec.org/download/) using a web browser on your current operating system (Windows, macOS or Linux). Click on 'Download' next to the appropriate Parrot OS version for your architecture (32-bit or 64-bit).

### Step 2: Create Bootable USB Drive

Insert an empty USB drive with at least 8 GB of free space into one of your computer's available ports. On Windows, download and run ' Rufus'(https://github.com/pbatista/rufus/releases), a popular tool for creating bootable ISOs from the official website.

Launch Rufus and select 'ISO' as the file type at the top left corner. Navigate to where you saved your downloaded Parrot OS .iso image earlier, then click on it once to highlight it before clicking “Start” in order without selecting any other options below (e.g., bootable USB). The process should take around 10-15 minutes depending on system specs.

### Step 3: Boot from the USB Drive

Once Rufus has finished creating a bootable image, power down your computer completely. Next, insert the newly created Parrot OS USB drive into any available USB port (preferably an empty slot). Press and hold down F10 or Del keys while powering on to enter the UEFI/BIOS settings menu; navigate through various options until you find 'Boot Order' at which point move your USB device above all other devices using +/- buttons then press Enter twice in quick succession. This will boot from our newly created Parrot OS USB stick!

### Step 4: Language and Keyboard Selection

Upon successful booting into the live session, select your preferred language by clicking on 'English' (or any other available option) followed by selecting keyboard layout using either mouse or arrow keys then pressing Enter.

### Step 5: Partitioning Disk Space

You will now be presented with a disk partitioner. If you're dual-booting Parrot OS alongside an existing operating system, select the drive where you want to install it (usually /dev/sda1). Otherwise, choose 'Guided - wipe all' if you want to erase everything and start from scratch.

### Step 6: Select Partition Scheme

Choose 'guided partition scheme' for your chosen type of installation. For most users, 'all space in one single ext4 filesystem' should suffice unless you have specific requirements such as separate /home partitions etcetera...

### Step 7: Choose Software Sources and Install Parrot OS

Select the desired mirror closer to your location from which to download additional packages during or after installing parrotOS. You can also select 'none' if internet connectivity isn't an issue at this stage but be aware that some features might not work properly without internet access later down line.

Once all these steps are completed, click 'Install Now' followed by following on-screen prompts until prompted for your root password twice; enter same thing both times then press Enter key to continue installation process which should take anywhere between 30 minutes depending upon system specifications...

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