Installing Parrot OS in dual boot with Windows: Complete step-by-step guide - trial boot Kali Linux
In this video, I'll show you how to install Parrot OS in dual boot with Windows, step by step, easily and safely.
We'll see together how to partition the disk, configure the startup, and have both Windows and Parrot OS, one of the most widely used operating systems in cybersecurity and digital investigations, on the same computer.
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🔎 What is Parrot OS and why use it?
Parrot OS is a Linux distribution developed for cybersecurity, OSINT (Open Source Intelligence), anonymity, and privacy. Unlike other distros, it already integrates dozens of ready-to-use tools that allow you to:
analyze networks and computer systems;
Conduct digital investigations and intelligence activities on open sources;
Perform penetration tests;
Use encryption and anonymization tools.
For those who work or study in the field of cybersecurity, installing Parrot OS in dual boot with Windows means having an environment dedicated to technical work while maintaining the daily use of the Windows PC.
🛠️ What you'll learn in this video
How to create a bootable USB with Parrot OS.
Configure the BIOS/UEFI for proper boot.
Partition the disk to run Windows and Parrot OS side by side without risking data deletion.
Install the operating system with the correct configuration.
Manage GRUB, the bootloader that allows you to choose whether to boot Windows or Parrot.
Resolve common errors in dual boot installations.
📌 Why choose Parrot OS over other distros
Many are familiar with Kali Linux, but Parrot OS has a different philosophy:
It's lighter and suitable for less powerful machines.
It has a strong focus on privacy and anonymity.
It offers a ready-made OSINT suite, which we'll also use in a new playlist on the channel dedicated exclusively to digital investigations and OSINT.
🚀 Practical tips
Dedicate at least 100 GB to Parrot OS to install additional tools and updates.
Always back up important data before modifying partitions.
If you're new to dual booting, take notes during installation: it's the best way to truly learn how a multi-boot system works.
🎬 Useful resources and upcoming videos
In this video, we saw how to complete the installation of Parrot OS in dual boot with Windows. In the next episodes, we'll see how to best configure the included tools, optimize security, and get started using Parrot OS for OSINT analysis and cybersecurity.
You can already find guides on the channel:
how to download Windows and create a bootable USB;
how to install Windows from scratch with disk partitioning;
how to configure trial boot with Windows, Kali Linux, and Parrot.
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👉 This way, your PC becomes a complete laboratory: on one side, Windows for everyday use, and on the other, Parrot OS with all the OSINT and security tools already installed.