endeler Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Hi there I seem to have a pretty common problem without any solution... maybe one of you can help me on this. What I am trying to do is installing OSX 10.4.9 (uphuck_10.4.9_universal_dvd_v1.3) in VMWare 6 on my Dell Dimension 9100. I've tried either "Windows NT" and "Free BSD" as guest OS, set the necessary parameters in the .vmx-file. I was able to boot the box and use the disk utility to format and partition the virtual disk. The installation went through pretty fast without any problem at all. After installation the guest os is rebooting and hangs at a black screen with a white cursor in the upper left. I have the feeling that I am close to a solution... but there is still something missing here. Does anybody have a hint for me so I can boot the baby? Thanks for any answers! Have a nice day Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56140-no-boot-after-installation/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
endeler Posted July 5, 2007 Author Share Posted July 5, 2007 O.K., I found out myself how to fix that. In case anyone has the same problems: at the time you are preparing your disk with the disk utility you have to go into options (under partition) and change the setting to "Boot Master". That worked for me :-) Now I'm stuck with finding the appropriate kernel... but that is another one. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56140-no-boot-after-installation/#findComment-401892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jthemovie Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Thanks for your tips m8, i had the same problem with uphuck's v1.3 dvd and your answer has solved it nevertheless, with jas 10.4.8's dvd, i didn't have this kind of problem, don't know why.. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56140-no-boot-after-installation/#findComment-404469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ojbeltran Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Thanks for your tips m8, i had the same problem with uphuck's v1.3 dvd and your answer has solved it nevertheless, with jas 10.4.8's dvd, i didn't have this kind of problem, don't know why.. I have the same problem, after instalation nathing happen its freez, so i try again but i cant find the menu when appears "master boot" that u tell. Can u be more specific please i have been tried soo many times . Im using the vmware6 on vista with a doual core. TK to any one who can help me. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56140-no-boot-after-installation/#findComment-405008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
endeler Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 You can choose this type of disk in the "disk utility" by the time you install the OS. When you chose the disk to be partitioned just click on the options button and tick the "master boot" option. Hope this helps... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56140-no-boot-after-installation/#findComment-405009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depl0y Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Hi, I am having the same problem ( I think ), but I do not have an options button either. I probably need to get used to the MacOS interface or something Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56140-no-boot-after-installation/#findComment-405392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
endeler Posted July 12, 2007 Author Share Posted July 12, 2007 Did you find the button finally? Due to the fact that I don't have VMWare running anymore I cannot send you a screenshot :-( Here are the steps that should lead you to that screen: Mount ISO / Start VMWare Client / Chose to start from DVD / Chose language / Follow installation steps / Due to the fact you have no HD yet to chose go into "Disk utility" (enter via some top menu entry) / Mark the virtual disk and press "partition" / There you should find an "option" button. Please tell me whether you were able to follow the steps... have a nice day. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56140-no-boot-after-installation/#findComment-406438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3us Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I don't know about him, but I didn't see an option button, I can give you a screen capture, but under the partition i couldn't find it, maybe different versions don't have? THis is about my 8'th install using vmware trying every option I've read, also downloading newer versions.. You guys are amazingly helfpull in these forums! update: Just going into the partition menu and clicking on partition 1 in the pulldown menu, and clicking partition did it.. It got rid of the black cursor. (no options found or needed) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56140-no-boot-after-installation/#findComment-428549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
~pcwiz Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Did you find the button finally? Due to the fact that I don't have VMWare running anymore I cannot send you a screenshot :-( Here are the steps that should lead you to that screen: Mount ISO / Start VMWare Client / Chose to start from DVD / Chose language / Follow installation steps / Due to the fact you have no HD yet to chose go into "Disk utility" (enter via some top menu entry) / Mark the virtual disk and press "partition" / There you should find an "option" button. Please tell me whether you were able to follow the steps... have a nice day. Just curious....Why isn't VMware running on your PC anymore? Oh and also JaS + VMware=The ultimate combo Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56140-no-boot-after-installation/#findComment-436011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginciuz Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Hey guys, i hope you'll help me... I had the same problem as author did on my dell inspiron 1520. So i've changed to "master boot" option and now I have another problem. OS X still doesn't boot, and instead of white cursor on the left corner I'm having this (screenshot). I can type, hit enter, BUT nothing happens. Any help? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56140-no-boot-after-installation/#findComment-446170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrybotte Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 i did it the same but still have the blinking cursor!! damn! i also followed uphuck team's instructions on the read me file of the install dvd: downloaded gparted live but could not find the right commands i really don't know what to do!! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56140-no-boot-after-installation/#findComment-453547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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