If you are a Hackintosh user on desktop virtualization softwareVMware, then the “VMware unlocker” is a compulsory utility to run Mac OSX lion guests. This unlocker utility replaces few VMware program filesto be able to install and run latest 10.8 and 10.7 Lion OS X guests.Here is the download links of working unlocker for VMware Workstation 9,8 and 7 series versions (tested by me) on Windows 7 32 bit host.UPDATE – This post has been updated after testing latest unlocker (version 1.1.0) with VMware workstation 9 on Earlier Mac OS X versions like Snow leopard 10.6 and leopard 10.5 can run on VMware desktop virtualization products without this patch. But the latest Lion OS X needs this patching.Sysprobs already published a working method to install and run Lion OS X on VMware workstation based on this unlocker. I have demonstrated and tested on Workstation 7 series in previous post, but once I upgraded to VMware workstation 9or 8, it stopped working. Obviously, the upgrade process replacedpatched files, so no longer I able to run Lion OS X on VMware. Later, Ifound a similar patch for 9 and 8 series.
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Mac OS X Unlocker for VMware (AKA: macOS Unlocker for VMware, VMware Unlocker or Workstation Unlocker for short) is a universal unlock patch (actually a combination of the unlocker codes) developed by Donk from United Kingdom. As the best Mac OS X unlock patch for VMware virtual machine software on the Internet at present.
Using older ulockers to patchrecent VMware workstation did not work and I could not start any virtualmachines.Unlocker for VMware workstation 9, 8 and 7Ihave not updated the screenshots for latest 1.1.0 unlocker or latestVMware workstation 9. The above all screenshots remain same with earlierversions (almost one year ago). But, I can confirm that latest 1.1.0 unlocker works well with VMware workstation 9 on Windows 7 Host.After applying patch with VMware unlocker – One more Guest OS type and versions.Unlocker for 9, 8.0 and 8.0.1 Download Links This unlocker works well with 9, 8.0 and 8.0.1. All credits go to developer of this patch. Make sure you are download the latest version from developer. As on today 1.1.0 is the latest one.For VMware workstation 7.0 series.which is having unlocker for 7.0 series.How to Use UnlockerIts very simple. Close all VMware programs (if opened)Extractthe downloaded file.
The latest Unlocker is having patch for Windows,Linux, Fusion 4.0 on Snow Leopard and Lion and VMware ESXi 5.Before run the patch, its recommended to take a backup of VMware program folder,because this patch will replace the original files. Even though theutility takes backup which can be replaced later if required, but itsgood to have a backup copy taken by you.Right click on install.cmd file and select run as administratoroption as shown below. ( or you can start the command prompt asadministrator in Windows 7 computer and execute install.cmd from commandprompt)The successful patch will return the following screen (and disappears automatically)That’sit. You patched the VMware workstation 9, 8.0 or 8.0.1 in Windows 7host to run Mac OS X Lion guest.
Restarting the host computer is notrequired here.Here is the working Mountain Lion OS X 10.8 in VMware workstation 9 with Windows 7 32 bit host after running unlocker.Iwill be publishing several articles in coming days about running a LionOS X with pre installed VMware image based on this VMware workstation 9unlocker.
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Use this tool to make VMWare Completely Support Mac OS X
Mac OS X UnlockerforVMware V2.0
1.Introduction
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Unlocker2is designed forWorkstation11,Player7andFusion7.
If you are using an earlier product please continueusingUnlocker1
Version2 has been tested against:
*Workstation11 on WindowsandLinux
*Player7 on WindowsandLinux
*Fusion7 on MavericksandYosemite
*(Currentlyis does not work on ESXi6.0)
The patch code carries out the following modifications dependent on the product
being patched:
*Fix vmware-vmx and derivatives to allow Mac OS X to boot
*Fix vmwarebase .dll or.so to allow Apple to be selected during VM creation
* A copy of the latest VMwareToolsfor OS X is included
Note that not all products recognise the darwin.iso via install tools menu item.
You will have to manually mount the darwin.iso for example on WorkstationandPlayer.
The vmwarebase code does not need to be patched on OS X so you will see a
message on those systems telling you that it will not be patched.
In all cases make sure VMwareisnot running,and any background guests have
been shutdown.
The code is now Pythonas it makes the Unlocker easier to run and maintain on ESXi.
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There are some challenges to write the code asESXi has a subset of Python2.7 which
constrains some modules that can be used.
2.Prerequisites
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The code requires Python2.7 to work.MostLinux distros and OS X ship with a compatible
Python interpreter and should work without requiring any additional software.
Windows will need a version of Python installed and the code has been tested against:
CPython- https://www.python.org/downloads/
ActiveStatePython- http://www.activestate.com/activepython/downloads
IronPython- https://ironpython.codeplex.com/releases/view/169382
The python.exe file must be on the executable PATH.If it isnot on PATH please
edit win-install.cmd to point to the installation path.
3.Limitations
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TheUnlocker currently does not work on ESXi6.
TheUnlocker does not remove the check for server versions for OS X Leopardand
SnowLeopard(10.5and10.6).
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|If you create a new VM using version 11 hardware VMware will stop and|
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|1.Change the VM to be HW 10-this does not affect performance.|
|2.Edit the VMX file and add:|
| smc.version =0|
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Work continues to find solutions to the limitations.
4.Windows
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OnWindows you will need to either run cmd.exe asAdministratororusing
Explorer right click on the command file andselect'Run as administrator'.
win-install.cmd - patches VMware
win-uninstall.cmd - restores VMware
5.Linux
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OnLinux you will need to be either root oruse sudo to run the scripts.
You may need to ensure the Linux scripts have execute permissions
by running chmod +x against the 2 files.
lnx-install.sh - patches VMware
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lnx-uninstall.sh - restores VMware
6.Mac OS X
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OnMac OS X you will need to be either root oruse sudo to run the scripts.
Thisis really only needed if you want to use client versions of Mac OS X.
You may need to ensure the OS X scripts have execute permissions
by running chmod +x against the 2 files.
osx-install.sh - patches VMware
osx-uninstall.sh - restores VMware
Thanks to Zenith432for originally building the C++ unlocker andMacSon of Knifefor all
the testing and support.
History
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12/12/141.0.0-First release
(c)2011-2014DaveParsons
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