Www.hackint0sh.org. Downloads - OSx86.net. InsanelyMac Forum > How to Install Retail OS X 10.6 "Snow" under VMware Workstation 7 or Player 3. I have created this topic as a consolidated view for installing OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" under VMware Workstation 7 and VMware Player 3, it is based on the topics of Donk, Zenith432 and Albert. [UPDATED: 07/SEP/2011]I have been asked if I can do a similar topic for OS X 10.7 "Lion" which I will once Workstation 8 / 2011 and Player 4 / 2011 are released, i.e. not in Beta.I have created a similar topic for OS X 10.6 "Snow" and OS X 10.7 "Lion" for VMware ESXi 5 now it has been released, see link at the bottom of this topic.
[UPDATED: 07/SEP/2011](Thanks to xarmy9 and especially Donk for his new ESXi 5 Unlocker) So following the simple steps below and you should in most cases be able to have a guaranteed OS X "Snow Leopard" guestOS installation: [UPDATED: 01/APR/2011]Firstly ensure you have an Intel Processor that support VT-x and that it is enabled in BIOS. If you get other errors, then it is worth manually stopping all VMware related services as well as killing the "hqtray.exe *32" process. Simple Steps to Install Mac 10.6.4 Snow Leopard on VMware Player. If you are looking for a pre installed Mac Snow Leopard VMware image, then this post will be useful to find out the correct image and how to install Snow Leopard on VMware Player or Workstation.
Here, I demonstrate simple steps to install Mac 10.6.4 Snow Leopard with pre installed VMware image. The following method is completely for testing and learning purpose. Do not use in production or permanent use. Buy Mac hardware and software to run permanently. This post has been updated with three fixes. 1) For AMD Users – Use different Boot loader (darwin legacy) as mentioned here. 2) For Windows 7 64 Bit Host Users – Use same boot loader (darwin legacy) mentioned here. 3) Not Booting, or Apple boot loader stuck – Use Step 14 at last Why Pre Installed Mac Snow Leopard Image?
1) Easy to import in VMware and start using it. 2) Mac Installation already done, DVD or ISO not required. 3) Saves your time by avoiding installation and patching for x86 computers. 4) Drivers already installed. 4) That’s it. Run Mac OS X on PC, Free and Easy with VMware Player 3.