How to install OS X Mavericks on VMware - Setup, Settings & Fixes

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.

MaLd0n · 2026-02-28T13:47:21Z

A complete guide to installing Mac OS X Mavericks 10.9 on VMware. Includes VM creation, BIOS/UEFI choices, best performance settings, and solutions for frequent issues like boot loops, black screen, “waiting for root device,” and stuck Apple logo—plus tips for smoother graphics and usability.

Pack with Apps for Mavericks with best Web Browser, App Cleaner, etc HERE

I'm using VMware Fusion on macOS.

Download Mavericks for VMware HERE - SHA1 ed5389300b7e420d86e2870225898d46e976e0bd

Credits Apple, mavericksforever and Broadcom.

1- Run VMware Fusion then drag Mavericks on this.