I just installed vmworkstation, then i installed metasploitable 2 on it, but when i try to log in i cant type the password anyone know why?

Posted on January 16, 2018

i can type the login but when i hit enter i cant do anything anymore i already tried ctrl+ any combination but nothing works

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Bobby

June 6, 2023

Hello,

This behavior is normal for Unix-based systems, including Metasploitable.

When you type your password in the terminal, you won’t see any characters, asterisks, or dots as you type. This is a security feature designed to prevent anyone from looking over your shoulder and seeing how many characters your password has.

So after you type your username and hit Enter, just type your password and hit Enter again, even though you don’t see any feedback on the screen.

The default credentials for Metasploitable 2 are:

Username: msfadmin
Password: msfadmin

If your input still isn’t accepted, it’s possible that your keyboard isn’t being captured by the VM. Click inside the VM window to ensure it has focus. If you still have issues, check your VMware Workstation settings to ensure that the keyboard input is being sent to the VM.

Best,

Bobby