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Category Archives: install
Kali Linux package installation error [closed]
I installed anonsurf on Kali Linux in VMware and now i can’t use apt-get install and i can’t uninstall it or stop it i don’t know why i can’t even remove any package.
this is the error when trying to install beef-xss for example:
You migh… Continue reading Kali Linux package installation error [closed]
Update fresh installation of Linux OS
It seems to me that there’s some sort of “race condition” when you install a new Linux OS (this applies to every OS, but I’ll restrict this question to Linux only). When you download the OS for a fresh installation, the image is usually ou… Continue reading Update fresh installation of Linux OS
Prevent users from installing windows OS in PC
I have hp compac desktop and I want to stop children from accessing the bad stuff on the internet so for this purpose I have installed “Qustudio” app in my PC which can not be uninstalled without my email account. But there is one method b… Continue reading Prevent users from installing windows OS in PC
How to overcome the Linux CD-ROM insert problem on a Kali Virtual Machine? [migrated]
Almost finished with the installation of Kali Linux on a virtual machine in VBox, but now I encountered an error I haven’t before(this is not the first time I successfully install Kali)
The attached image should give closure.
No matter… Continue reading How to overcome the Linux CD-ROM insert problem on a Kali Virtual Machine? [migrated]
Is it really necessary to remove other antivirus software before installing one?
I am currently trying to install Kaspersky Total Security, but it persistently asks me to uninstall all other antivirus software: McAfee Security Scan Plus and Avast Software(Free). They claim their software won’t work well if other antivi… Continue reading Is it really necessary to remove other antivirus software before installing one?
Prevent unsolicited/malicious app install on Android [migrated]
Recently I noticed I have opera browser installed. I definitely did not install it because I was sleeping at that time. I checked installation time and revealed it was the day before yesterday
Checking installation source like this give… Continue reading Prevent unsolicited/malicious app install on Android [migrated]
Is it possible to sign a DVD?
I work on a project where DVDs with configuration files and software updates are delivered periodically to end users, and our software loads those discs. For example, we might load a disc with an updated set of hostnames and … Continue reading Is it possible to sign a DVD?
Is there any security advantage of installing into AppData folder?
A lot of programs today allow to install into user appdata subdirectory to avoid installing system wide.
Is there any advantage of this?
Can programs installed system wide be more exploited than those installed locally?
Edi… Continue reading Is there any security advantage of installing into AppData folder?
Is `curl {something} | sudo bash -` a reasonably safe installation method?
The most straightforward way to install NodeJS on Ubuntu or Debian seems to be Nodesource, whose installation instructions say to run:
curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_12.x | sudo -E bash –
This clashes with some basic security… Continue reading Is `curl {something} | sudo bash -` a reasonably safe installation method?