Contents • • • • • • License violations [ ] According to the macOS and OS X software license agreement, macOS should only be installed on Apple Mac devices. Neither the editors of this book nor Wikibooks have any liability over the installation of macOS or OS X guests on VirtualBox or any other violations of the software license.

NOTE: This tutorial is now considered outdated and I've published a new instructable with a newer, better and more efficient method to install Mac OS X on your PC, not RUN it! Please refrain from using this tutorial and follow theNew One! Even if you're a Windows user, you've probably thought about trying the Mac OS X.

Installation script [ ] The following installation script: • Doesn't require a ready-made bootable installation ISO • Downloads macOS Mojave directly from the Apple Store servers • Runs on Windows and Linux • Uses only open-source software, no custom bootloader, and original Apple files directly from Apple • Has easily-installed dependencies: VirtualBox>5.2 with Extension Pack, bash>4 (cygwin bash on Windows), unzip, wget, dmg2img • Can use a genuine Mac serial number to allow iCloud and iMessage functionality. Manual installation [ ] The manual installation requires access to the Mac App Store through an existing installation of macOS.

Create ISO Installation Media [ ] • Download the macOS Installer file from the App Store. • When download finishes, find the app, right-click and select 'Show Package Contents'. • Inside Contents/SharedSupport you will find a InstallESD.dmg file. • Open 'Disk Utility' • Choose Images > Convert • In the window, choose the InstallESD.dmg to convert and the disk type to be 'DVD/CD-R master for export'.

Also choose the name for installer disk and the final destination. Then click 'Convert'. • After conversion completes, you will see a.cdr file in your destination folder. • Open 'Terminal' • Type hdiutil convert /(source path)/OSXInstaller.cdr -format UDTO -o /(destination path)/OSXInstaller.iso in 'Terminal' • Check destination folder.

This is your file for installation in VirtualBox. There should be a.iso file extension. Installation in VirtualBox [ ] • Open VirtualBox.

Click 'New' • Type the name for virtual machine and OS X for type. Choose your version.

• Select memory size. • Select 'Create Virtual Disk Now' • Choose VDI for format. • Select storage name and size. The size should be at least 32 GB. • Go to 'Settings' • Go to 'Storage' Tab • In the SATA controller, click 'Add Optical Disk'. • Insert the.iso file. • Go to 'Display' tab.

• Set video memory to maximum value. • Quit 'Settings' • Boot by clicking 'Start'. • When it boots, you will see some data being displayed. • After a while, you will need to choose the language for installation. Choose your own language.

• Then you will be asked where to install the OS X. • On the upper-left corner, you will see a 'Utilities' button. Click it and select 'Disk Utility'.

• You will see a window with different storages on the left. Choose 'VBOX HARDDISK Media'. Note: You may have to select View/View All Devices • Erase the Storage by clicking the 'Erase' button on the top. Powerpoint for mac moving background.

• You will be prompted to enter the name for the storage. Enter your desired name and continue. • Wait for the process to complete.

Then quit Disk Utility. • You will find a new storage media, which is like a hard disk. Quickbooks for self employed reviews. Choose that storage for the installation of OS X to install. • After installation completes, the virtual machine will automatically shut down. Go to 'Settings'. • Go to 'Storage' section to eject the.iso file.

• Boot virtual machine again. • Choose system language.

• Choose allow location or not. • You will be asked to enter your Apple ID.

Even if you have an Apple ID, do not enter now. • Accept EULA of OS X • Restore Time Machine Backups (if you have) • You will see the main page of OS X, open App Store.