jmbaron Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 I want to install OS X Snow Leopard via VMWare Fusion on my Mac running macOS Sierra. I made an image from my installation disk, made a VM, and booted it up. I got an error that says 'The guest OS is not OS X Server' I know there are ways to bypass this, but is there a specific guide that I can follow? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/318108-how-can-i-bypass-the-guest-os-is-not-os-x-server-on-vmware-fusion/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donk Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 I want to install OS X Snow Leopard via VMWare Fusion on my Mac running macOS Sierra. I made an image from my installation disk, made a VM, and booted it up. I got an error that says 'The guest OS is not OS X Server' I know there are ways to bypass this, but is there a specific guide that I can follow? I have a new script to create and fix an installation image to bypass this. It will automatically format the guest's first virtual disk so use on an empty VM. Work in progress but you are welcome to try it out and report back. Unzip the contents and open a Terminal prompt. 1. chmod +x snowyhack.sh 2. ./snowyhack.sh path_to_dmg Use the created ISO file to install the VM. Note the input installer image used needs to be in DMG format at the moment. Let me know if you have something else or need help converting to a DMG. Let me know how it goes, and will add to unlocker if OK. snowyhack.zip 2 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/318108-how-can-i-bypass-the-guest-os-is-not-os-x-server-on-vmware-fusion/#findComment-2320833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmbaron Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 I have a new script to create and fix an installation image to bypass this. It will automatically format the guest's first virtual disk so use on an empty VM. Work in progress but you are welcome to try it out and report back. Unzip the contents and open a Terminal prompt. 1. chmod +x snowyhack.sh 2. ./snowyhack.sh path_to_dmg Use the created ISO file to install the VM. Note the input installer image used needs to be in DMG format at the moment. Let me know if you have something else or need help converting to a DMG. Let me know how it goes, and will add to unlocker if OK. Ok thanks Donk. Right now I am at school so when I get home (In about 3 1/2 hours ) I'll try it out. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/318108-how-can-i-bypass-the-guest-os-is-not-os-x-server-on-vmware-fusion/#findComment-2320844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donk Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 That would be great. I am in UK so will pick up your reply tomorrow. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/318108-how-can-i-bypass-the-guest-os-is-not-os-x-server-on-vmware-fusion/#findComment-2320875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmbaron Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 When trying to boot from the ISO that snowyhack created, it starts booting then after about a minute or so it changes from the Apple logo to the prohibit symbol. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/318108-how-can-i-bypass-the-guest-os-is-not-os-x-server-on-vmware-fusion/#findComment-2321057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donk Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 When trying to boot from the ISO that snowyhack created, it starts booting then after about a minute or so it changes from the Apple logo to the prohibit symbol. Can you attach the vmware.log file please? (Please do not post inline as makes the thread difficult to read) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/318108-how-can-i-bypass-the-guest-os-is-not-os-x-server-on-vmware-fusion/#findComment-2321118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmbaron Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 Can you attach the vmware.log file please? (Please do not post inline as makes the thread difficult to read) Here is a txt file with the log inside of it. vmware_log.txt Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/318108-how-can-i-bypass-the-guest-os-is-not-os-x-server-on-vmware-fusion/#findComment-2321171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donk Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Here is a txt file with the log inside of it. Can't see the attached file. If a problem uploading put the contents in a GIST or Pastebin and post the link. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/318108-how-can-i-bypass-the-guest-os-is-not-os-x-server-on-vmware-fusion/#findComment-2321178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmbaron Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 Can't see the attached file. If a problem uploading put the contents in a GIST or Pastebin and post the link. Oh I forgot to attach the file haha. See my edited reply Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/318108-how-can-i-bypass-the-guest-os-is-not-os-x-server-on-vmware-fusion/#findComment-2321186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donk Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Can't see anything wrong and I just retested on my MacBook Pro 2015 and worked. Quick question how did you create the DMG for the script? Or did you download it from somewhere? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/318108-how-can-i-bypass-the-guest-os-is-not-os-x-server-on-vmware-fusion/#findComment-2321207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmbaron Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 Can't see anything wrong and I just retested on my MacBook Pro 2015 and worked. Quick question how did you create the DMG for the script? Or did you download it from somewhere? I inserted my Snow Leopard install disk, went to disk utility, right clicked the disc and made an image from that. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/318108-how-can-i-bypass-the-guest-os-is-not-os-x-server-on-vmware-fusion/#findComment-2321214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donk Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Could you edit the snowyhack.sh and remove the comment (#) from line 3 so it reads: set -x Then run the script again and copy the output into a post or file for me, please. Thanks. 1 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/318108-how-can-i-bypass-the-guest-os-is-not-os-x-server-on-vmware-fusion/#findComment-2321252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmbaron Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Could you edit the snowyhack.sh and remove the comment (#) from line 3 so it reads: set -x Then run the script again and copy the output into a post or file for me, please. I apologize for the late response, I left my computer at home while I was at my dad's house. I removed the '#' from line 3 and tried to make another iso. I put it into the VM but I get the same prohibited sign after a couple minutes. I tried making a new VM but that doesn't help. Here is the log file. vmwarelog.txt Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/318108-how-can-i-bypass-the-guest-os-is-not-os-x-server-on-vmware-fusion/#findComment-2322407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donk Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I apologize for the late response, I left my computer at home while I was at my dad's house. I removed the '#' from line 3 and tried to make another iso. I put it into the VM but I get the same prohibited sign after a couple minutes. I tried making a new VM but that doesn't help. Here is the log file. Hi I actually wanted the output of the snowyhack.sh command so I could compare it with the output of one that works. Could you post that please? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/318108-how-can-i-bypass-the-guest-os-is-not-os-x-server-on-vmware-fusion/#findComment-2322455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmbaron Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Hi I actually wanted the output of the snowyhack.sh command so I could compare it with the output of one that works. Could you post that please? Oh ok. Here it is. snowyoutput.txt Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/318108-how-can-i-bypass-the-guest-os-is-not-os-x-server-on-vmware-fusion/#findComment-2322563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donk Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 That doesn't look right, so must be something about the way the input DMG was created. Let me have a look into it and come up with the solution. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/318108-how-can-i-bypass-the-guest-os-is-not-os-x-server-on-vmware-fusion/#findComment-2322603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmbaron Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 If it helps, after I made the DMG I made it read and write Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/318108-how-can-i-bypass-the-guest-os-is-not-os-x-server-on-vmware-fusion/#findComment-2322674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donk Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Bit of a delay whilst I found my real DVD for Snow Leopard. Can you try the following please? 1. Mount the DVD disc in your drive 2. Open Terminal 3. Run the mount command and get the /dev/disk number for DVD 3. Create a new DMG using: hdiutil create ~/Documents/macos106.dmg -srcdevice /dev/disk1 -format UDRW Replace the disk number with the one you found earlier. 4. IMPORTANT - eject the physical DVD 5. Run the converter script ./snowyhack.sh macos106.dmg 6. Try the ISO file in VMware Let me know how it goes. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/318108-how-can-i-bypass-the-guest-os-is-not-os-x-server-on-vmware-fusion/#findComment-2323586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmbaron Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 Bit of a delay whilst I found my real DVD for Snow Leopard. Can you try the following please? 1. Mount the DVD disc in your drive 2. Open Terminal 3. Run mount and get the /dev/disk number for DVD 3. Create a new DMG using: hdiutil create ~/Documents/macos106.dmg -srcdevice /dev/disk1 -format UDRW Replace the disk number with the one you found earlier. 4. IMPORTANT - eject the physical DVD 5 .Run the converter script ./snowyhack macos106.dmg 6. Try the ISO file in VMware Let me know how it goes. That works! Oh my goodness it works! Thank you so much! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/318108-how-can-i-bypass-the-guest-os-is-not-os-x-server-on-vmware-fusion/#findComment-2323862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donk Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 That works! Oh my goodness it works! Thank you so much! Excellent. I will try and make the script a bit more robust but the secret sauce is in the correct way to get the DMG from the physical DVD. I was using downloaded DMG from Apple Developer Connection. Have a great Thanksgiving. 1 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/318108-how-can-i-bypass-the-guest-os-is-not-os-x-server-on-vmware-fusion/#findComment-2323920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmbaron Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 Excellent. I will try and make the script a bit more robust but the secret sauce is in the correct way to get the DMG from the physical DVD. I was using downloaded DMG from Apple Developer Connection. Have a great Thanksgiving. Thanks and you too. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/318108-how-can-i-bypass-the-guest-os-is-not-os-x-server-on-vmware-fusion/#findComment-2324016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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