"This update cannot be installed on this computer"

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.

koppenba · July 10, 2022

Going through the monterey installer i get stuck when i try to choose a disk to install to.

I have tried formating the disk with both apfs and macOS extended.

MaLd0n · July 10, 2022

U need post ur hardware specs, smbios, etc

koppenba · July 10, 2022

Asus k550j laptop

Ethernet: Realtek RTL8168/8111, CPU: Intel Core i7-4720HQ, GPU: GeForce GTX 950M, RAM: DDR3L 1600 8GBT

Here are my smbios:

MacBookPro11.1
Serial: C02LG5ZKFH00
Board Serial: C023392704NFH31FB
SmUUID: 599B0E1E-F0F6-4695-AE7E-98B30E2647E9

MaLd0n · July 10, 2022

u can try with other smbios like macbookpro12,1 or bootarg -no_compat_check

koppenba · July 10, 2022

smbios macbookpro12,1 worked great!

mamad · September 13, 2022

I have same problem with my Lenovo g50-70 , i erased my ssd but when i want to install mac on my hard drive

this it says The update cannot be installed on this computer

can you help what should i do ?

Jyrwyn James Montealto · August 28, 2023

Same with me I have a HP Pavilion G4 i5-3230M

Please Help me

Edited August 28, 2023 by Jyrwyn James Montealto

BC8 · October 19, 2023

I have a Gigabyte Brix i5-5200U.

I download the you Laptop Haswell EFI [modded]. I checked the config.plist and the smbios is already MacBookPro12,1 and the boot-args has no_compat_check set.

However, your efi with Sonoma for the Apple App Store does boot to the install screen...but on. choosing to install i get the same message like everyone here in the forum... Sonoma cannot be installed on this machine

Do I need to use your Sonoma raw image?? why does your efi behave this way.. all parameters seem to be correct.

my current hardware is running Monterey with no issues.. efi is self made thru the opencore website.

Cheers.. hope you can help out here

raydoom · March 27, 2024

I have the same issue my laptop is i7 3gen

Gtx 675mx 12 gigs of ram

480 gb kingston ssd and 1000 gb hdd

Pls help

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