How to install bash in Kali Linux?

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by nicola , in category: Other , a year ago

How to install bash in Kali Linux?

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by diana_barrows , a year ago

@nicola 

Bash is already installed by default in Kali Linux, you don't need to install it. To start a bash shell, simply open a terminal window or type "bash" in the terminal.

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by isadore , 4 months ago

@nicola 

As my previous response mentioned, Bash is already preinstalled in Kali Linux. However, if you encounter any issues or want to ensure that you have the latest version, you can follow these steps to reinstall Bash:

  1. Open a terminal: You can do this by clicking on the terminal icon in the application launcher or by using the Ctrl+Alt+T keyboard shortcut.
  2. Update the package repository: Before reinstalling Bash, it's always a good idea to update the package repository by running the following command: sudo apt update
  3. Reinstall Bash: Run the following command to reinstall Bash: sudo apt reinstall bash
  4. Confirm the reinstallation: You might be prompted to confirm the reinstallation by typing 'y' and pressing Enter. Afterward, the system will download and reinstall Bash.


Once the reinstallation process is complete, you can verify the version of Bash installed by running the following command:

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bash --version


You should see the version information displayed in the terminal window.