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I've searched for Openvas at 1% - it seems to be a common hiccup.

One interesting comment - that might explain why OpenVas is getting stuck is here:

Sometimes when I an having scanning issues...

There looks to be an "official" Debian way of doing this, and an unofficial hack. This should help you:
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http://www.kali.org/downloads/

It looks like Offensive Security have provided a 32 bit VMWARE image, but not a 64 bit version.

We'll have to add it to Santa's list. :)

Don't think this is a dedicated Kali problem...

https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/network-manager/+question/48503

Several Ubuntu users reported this fault - it could well be your...

Checked out the Server forums for any similiar problems with Openvpn. found this
http://superuser.com/questions/284865/vpn-through-networkmanager-in-debian

Secondly I found this - which looks...

Hi Newbie,

The SCAP Database feed has to be updated, and the Cert feed. It's the first thing that has to happen when we set up Openvas.

I've found this advice from OpenVas, which may help...

I found this on the Debian server pages. One guy had Python scripts - which caused it to hang. This was the advice given - so I'm cutting and pasting it in, as it may help you diagnose it further....

Hi, Hcl is right, these are the 2 buttons that you're looking for.
http://uwnthesis.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/refresh.png

Hi UL,

This might be more of a generic Debian hiccup.
http://serverfault.com/questions/402407/debian-linux-server-hangs-after-a-week-or-so

The causes each time seem different; RAM does appear...

Looks like they're having a hiccup.

Give them the weekend.. see if they come back online by Sunday.


Pinging 23.23.150.193 with 32 bytes of data:
Request timed out.
Request timed out....

Hi Newbie,

The answer to that is quite long. Basically you can select which ports to scan..... it's then checking if the ports are open or filtered.
It also checks if a default password has...

Hi Newbie,

A critical stage is step 4 to update the NVT, CVE databases before we start.

OpenVas is like Nessus - its scanning the network for open ports.
The type of scan can select TCP, UDP...

Enter IP of Router, and port options (eg all TCP) Create Target Button...

Add Users Administration > Users Add Users http://uwnthesis.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/add-users.png?w=497&h=279
*******
Step 5 – Set Targets to Scan Configuration > Targets Localhost will be...

Hi Newbie,

I think I can help you out - I have a little visual guide that can start off your first Open Vas Scan.

Step 3 – OpenVAS Login Box...

1. Download the Lazy Kali Script into it’s own directory

Root terminal

mkdir lazykali

*******
http://code.google.com/p/lazykali/
Downloads Tab > LazyKali

LazyKali is so simple.

go with the simple and easiest solution first :)

and it offers so many more advantages - it's priceless.

Lazyscript was written here on the kali forum with offensive security.
It's a little goldmine :) The history is here :...

Hi Hcl4

Have you tried out openvas > openvas gsd ?
That should open a desktop link for you.

The lazykali script can roll back our openvas options... so that openvas gsd works.

The odd...

Hi Newbie,

I'm using the lazy kali script.
Just added a visual guide for it... it's awesome AND has Openvas roll back and Openvas start up options :)
Option 3 = Openvas

...

JAVA 64 Bit http://uwnthesis.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/java64.png?w=497&h=102
***ERROR CHECKING*** Update!!!! If you are having problems with this script fill out an issue:...

6. Install Extra’s This is the critical section 6, that you’re all looking for – as it includes Flash, Ettercap, Nautilus and Java. You can install them separately or Option 17 – ALL. I opted to ...

5. Sniffing and Spoofing Note this subsection has multiple entries – schedule some time, to install each tool separately. 1 – Yamas...

4. Metasploit Services 1 = Start or 4 = AutoStart http://uwnthesis.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/metasploit.png?w=497&h=203
If 1 to start, then open a root terminal and type in msfconsole...

2. Change Directory and then run Lazy Kali. cd lazykali ./lazykali.sh Yes http://uwnthesis.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/cd-into-lazy-kali.png?w=497&h=193
Script will confirm that it’s installed....

BT5dean, Loved the visual guide. Copied your idea...

1. Download the Lazy Kali Script into it’s own directory Root terminal mkdir lazykali *******
http://code.google.com/p/lazykali/
Downloads...

Hi Newbie,

I went to Places and put the current openvas in the wastebasket!

Found these instructions from Openvas

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Step 1: Configure OBS Repository
(as user root, only once)

Hi Drink,

Sorry if I have misunderstood your question.
Setup.exe is the Windows executable... so it's part of the Office 2007 CD.

*****

Step 4 – Run Office 2007

Places > Office...

Step 2 - Install Kali - using the Live install to both FORMAT and install Kali.
Kali Linux Hard Disk Install
http://docs.kali.org/installation/kali-linux-hard-disk-install
...

Hi Kles,

Right, working from The Visual Guides... and a live CD.

1. Gparted
Resize the partition, just to take it back to "unallocated" or free space.
This will resolve the hiccup for you.
...

Hi Rage,

I started with 32 bit and then upgraded to 64 bit. So can say that if you select 64 bit, then definitely make it dual architecture. The con's of 64 bit at the moment outweigh the...

Hi Newbie,
I'm stuck at the same point.. and have tried several "fixes" to no avail.

Here's what I've tried... it hasn't helped me, but it may help others diagnose our problem.

Stopping...

Hi,
This link relates to the same problem.
http://forums.kali.org/showthread.php?18242-Installation-stops-at-50-when-copying-files-to-the-hard-drive-getting-desperate!

It seems to be a hiccup,...

Step 6 – Test the VPN 1. Click the Network Icon next to Root. 2. VPN Connections – and all your VPN routes will be displayed. 3. Connect and ensure that you’ve used the right password etc. VPN...

Step 4 – Import your VPN routes into Network Manager Click on Network Icon (next to Root – Top Right hand corner) http://uwnthesis.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/icon.png?w=497
Scroll down
VPN...

How to install OpenVPN on Kali.

Step 1 – Download OpenVPN

Open a Root Terminal and install these 7 packages:
apt-get install network-manager-openvpn
apt-get install...

apt-get upgrade
Reading package lists... Error!
E: Encountered a section with no Package: header
E: Problem with MergeList...

I had this stalling at 50%, and had used both DVD and USB installs.

The solution?

Use Gparted and take the partition back to free space.

Install Kali into this free space, and allow Kali to...

Kali 32 bit and Kali 64 bit are different…
Step 1 – Insert your Office 2007 CD into the CD *****
Step 2 – Make 64 Bit into a multi architecture system. Root Terminal dpkg...

When you take a screenshot, the default is /root
there is a drop down list... so you could have set it to save in other areas... but it is probably under /root.
It will be a .png file by default.

Packt Publishing do a good range of applied learning books - they cut out the background noise and teach by "doing".
They have some amazing backtrack books - that would apply equally to Kali.

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