"Couldn't allocate runtime area" on starup

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.

potato_monster · February 18, 2020

Hey guys,

I'm constantly running into this issue whenever I start the machine. The only workaround so far is to hard reboot and choose recovery mode > startup disk > choose my drive > restart. This issue used to happen once in a while but it has become more and more frequent. Please help me. Attached is a screen grab of the startup screen as well as the newly generated send me.

Thanks in advance!

Startup screen

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IAg_o3PIKOB9DufGcvdJA3HYJgPSS6T4/view?usp=sharing

Send me file

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s7Q0Fwy-Ff_pNxtQ790l8DGG-wkfAySn/view?usp=sharing

MaLd0n · February 18, 2020

44 minutes ago, potato_monster said:

Hey guys

if u use igpu enable...this problem appears, in this case with Mojave u need use it

MemoryAllocation.efi.zip

is not a best solution

if u use catalina u can disable igpu and use shikigva=144 with last weg kext version

potato_monster · February 18, 2020

Thanks Mald0n,

I pasted the file you sent in my EFI but the issue still persisted. I just disabled my igpu for now.

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