BackTrack FAQ

General

• What is Backtrack?
• What are the minimum requirements for Backtrack?
• What new features does Backtrack have?
• How do I log in to the Backtrack Console? What is the root password?
• This FAQ hasn’t helped me! What should I do?
• Where is {toolname} ? Why is it not on the Beta?

Installation

• How do I install Backtrack to a hard disk?
• The installation hangs at 85%, what should I do?
• How do I install backtrack in a dual boot configuration?
• Can I perform an Installation without using the GUI installer?
• How do I install Backtrack to VMWare?
• How do I install Backtrack to a USB device?

Features

• How do I update exploits on the CD?
• How do I find exploits in the Milw0rm / Secfocus Archive?
• How do I use Unicornscan with the pgsql and front end?
• Why didn’t you include Nessus 3.x?
• Why Does BackTrack take so long to boot?
• Which small features do you like best in BackTrack?
• Where can i find Wellenreiter, has it been removed?
• Can i use Kismet etc when running from within a VMWARE?

Making Modules

• How do I make modules for Backtrack from source code?
• How do I make modules for Backtrack from a directory structure?
• What other tools can I use to create modules?
• How can I easily create and apply modules/fixes of my own into the live CD?
• How do add new applications to the menu automatically?

Beta Quick Fixes

• My Orinoco card does not work, what should I do?
• My Atheros card does not work, what should I do?
• After Installing BT to HD, I’ve lost the sexy frame buffer, what should I do?
• How do I apply these fixes?