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[cubez]

Well if the VM starts, the patch works. If you get stuck during the boot process, that's a configuration issue.

[SimpleMindedMe]

cubez, on 10 May 2011 - 12:00 PM, said:

edit: all you german guys should also have a look at this thread on boerse.bz.

Hey guys,

as I couldn't run Mac OS in VMWare Workstation because my hardware is not capable of Hardware Virtualization, I figured out a way to bypass the check.

This patch was created using Tola's Patching Engine 2.03b and packed using UPX 3.07, which will possibly cause virus scanners to detect it as malware. However, this patch is absolutely clean and only changes 2 bytes in vmware-vmx.exe.

Patch for 7.1.3/7.1.4/8.0.0/8.0.1 32/64 bit:
https://rapidshare.c...re-vmx-patch.7z

Regards,
CubeZ

Not sure why, but this patch does not work for me.
I'm running Win7 64bit, but I have VMware Workstation v8.0.1.528992 32bit.

I placed the patch file in Program Files (86x)/VMware.. folder, ran the patch. Got a message saying 0 of 7 patterns, Patch will not work.
I ran it again, got a message saying 1 of 7 patterns.. Patch may work.

Tried to Power on the VM of OSX Lion and I contuniue to get "Mac OS X is not supported with software virtualization. To run Mac OS X you need a host on which VMware Workstation supports hardware virtualization."

Was really hoping this would work, as I have yet to find any other options/possible solutions.

[cubez]

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I'm running Win7 64bit, but I have VMware Workstation v8.0.1.528992 32bit.

I don't think that's possible as long as you run the standard vmware setup.
is there a \x64 subfolder? did you patch the vmware-vmx.exe file in the \x64 subfolder?

[guit5412]

Hello, I've got the same problem as Kurt Hectic with VMware 7.1.3 (324285). You don't have any solution ? I'd love to install Mac Osx Lion on my PC, I was happy because I tought I could bypass the hardware virtualization successfully, but no...
Please help me.

In any case, thanks a lot for your soft !

[cubez]

If you have the very same problem as Kurt, this still applies:

cubez, on 06 December 2011 - 06:27 PM, said:

Well if the VM starts, the patch works. If you get stuck during the boot process, that's a configuration issue.

I'm not too much into Mac OS itself, so I'm afraid I can't help you with this. Boot Lion in verbose mode to check what the problem is and you'll most likely be able to solve it.

[guit5412]

Thank for your answer very fast !
But how could I boot Lion in verbose mode ?

[cubez]

press Apple+V after powering on your vm. I'm not sure which key gets recognized as the apple key, try ctrl, win-key or alt. It's the win-key for me.

edit: googling stuff like this is greatly appreciated!

[guit5412]

Oh sorry, but Lion doesn't even boot, I see a black screen with "VMware" and then I've got the message...

[cubez]

1. what message
2. you didnt read this thread entirely, did you?

[guit5412]

It's kinda hard, because I'm French, but I've read the thread entirely... And I've got the same message as Kurt Hectic, the 64-bit thing...
I'm really sorry for these questions, but I'd really love to have Lion on my PC...
Thanks a lot !

[cubez]

sorry for being harsh, i'm kinda stressed out, exams and stuff.

try this:

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Try changing the value of "guestOS" from "darwin64" to "darwin" or "darwin10-64" to "darwin10"

edit: in your vm's .vmx file

[guit5412]

Ok, so I've tried this, and VMware with a grey background began to charge. Then, instead of the Apple logo, there is a crossed round :




Hope you will have an answer...
Good luck for your exams

[cubez]

Now boot in verbose mode to get error messages!

You'll most likely be able to solve your problem by googling the error message. your problem is quite common and not that hard to solve afaik.
I can't really help you from here as i'd need to google anything i tell you myself and I'm not having spare time for that right now, sorry!

[guit5412]

I understand, thanks so much !

EDIT : sorry, just a last question. Could you recommand me a version of Mac Osx Lion 10.7.2 which works surely with your soft ? I can't find the solution for my problem...

Thanks a lot and I'm sorry...again...

[cubez]

Never ran Lion in VMware as I managed to install it natively. Can't help you with that, sorry.

[Will Caine]

Hey CubeZ I really appreciate your work, and im sure you have lots on your mind but changing the value of guest OS from "darwin10-64" to "darwin10" etc... does mean that the patch will work, however it stops the os from installing. Please could you try fixing the problem on win 7 64-bits. Really would be greatful!

EDIT: just thought i would mention I'm having the exact same problem as guit5412. Also, there is no error message in verboose mode.

[guit5412]

Ok, so maybe another version ?

[cubez]

you guys running 8.0.1? I'ma take out the disabling of long mode in software virtualization, can't test if it works though, you gotta tell me. uploading it in like 20 min.

[Will Caine]

I have tried on vmware workstation 8.0 and 8.0.1

thanks CubeZ I'll test as soon as its up.

[guit5412]

Thanks so much, and I use VMware 7.1.3 (324285)