How to mount EFI partition on MacOS or Windows

Q: What is a Hackintosh?

A non-Apple computer configured to run macOS using compatible PC hardware combined with a custom bootloader and configuration files to emulate a real Mac environment.

Q: Is building a Hackintosh legal?

Installing macOS on non-Apple hardware violates Apple’s End User License Agreement (EULA). It is generally not illegal for personal experimentation but not permitted for commercial use.

Q: What hardware is best for a Hackintosh?

The best hardware closely matches real Apple systems, with Intel CPUs (6th Gen to Core Ultra), AMD Radeon GPUs, compatible chipsets, and Intel-based Wi-Fi cards offering higher success rates.

Q: Can I build a Hackintosh with an AMD CPU?

Yes, macOS can run on AMD Ryzen CPUs using kernel patches, but Intel CPUs provide better native compatibility.

Q: What is OpenCore?

OpenCore is a modern Hackintosh bootloader that provides near-native macOS behavior and is the recommended bootloader for new installations.

Q: Is Clover still supported?

Yes, Clover is still supported but less recommended compared to OpenCore for modern systems.

Q: Which macOS versions support Hackintosh?

Hackintosh systems support macOS versions from Leopard up to recent releases, depending on hardware compatibility.

Q: Do NVIDIA graphics cards work on Hackintosh?

Only older NVIDIA GPUs work on older macOS versions; modern NVIDIA GPUs are incompatible with current macOS releases due to lack of driver support.

Q: What is an EFI folder?

The EFI folder contains the bootloader, drivers, kexts, and configuration files required to boot macOS on a Hackintosh.

Q: What are kexts?

Kexts (kernel extensions) are drivers that enable hardware functionality such as audio, Ethernet, USB, and graphics.

Scott Cupoli · January 9

Unbelievably I fixed it by pointing it to the Opencore.ufi. Now my internet still doesn't work.

I tried installing a driver and it says itlwm is not running.

Edited January 9 by Scott Cupoli

Scott Cupoli · January 9

I followed all of these steps to no success.

Installation Steps (General for Hackintosh)
Download: Get the latest itlwm.kext and HeliPort.app from the OpenIntelWireless GitHub.
Mount EFI: Mount your system's EFI partition.
Add Kext: Place itlwm.kext in your EFI's OC/Kexts folder.
Edit config.plist: Add itlwm.kext to the Kernel -> Add section and enable it.
Add HeliPort: Install HeliPort and add it to Login Items in System Settings.
Reset NVRAM: After changes, reset NVRAM (via OpenCore boot menu or macOS recovery) and restart.

might have something to do with it being a Qualcomm wireless adapter.

I'll look for that now.

It's a DW1820 M.2 Card. Lookin....

Copied a bunch of drivers and screwed it up. oh well....

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Edited January 9 by Scott Cupoli

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