Vmware Unlocker Workstation 17 Pro ⭐
Close VMware, open the VM’s .vmx file in Notepad, add: smc.version = "0" This disables SMC version checks. Save and reopen.
Launch VMware Workstation 17 Pro and verify that the features are now unlocked.
Select Apple Mac OS X, and choose the version closest to your ISO (e.g., macOS 14 or higher).
A command prompt window will appear, showing the patching process. It will identify your VMware installation path and apply the patches. Once it finishes, it will prompt you to close the window. 5. Verify the Patch Open VMware Workstation 17 Pro. Select . Select "Typical" and click Next. Choose "I will install the operating system later." In the OS selection, you should now see Apple Mac OS X . Running a macOS Virtual Machine (Post-Unlock) vmware unlocker workstation 17 pro
| Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | | Install macOS Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma, Sequoia (non-production) | | Darwin ISO Tools | Installs VMware Tools for macOS (time sync, clipboard sharing, graphics scaling) | | SMBIOS Spoofing | Patches VMX file to present a supported Mac model (e.g., MacPro7,1) to macOS installer | | vTPM Bypass | For macOS 11+, bypass TPM 2.0 requirement (though not for full Secure Boot) | | Kext Disabling | On macOS hosts (very rare), disables Apple’s compatibility check in kernel extensions | | OpenCore Assisted | Some unlocker versions integrate OpenCore bootloader for better hardware emulation | | Cross‑Platform | Works on Windows (PowerShell) and Linux (Bash) hosts |
smc.version = "0" cpuid.0.eax = "0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0001" cpuid.0.ebx = "0111:0101:0110:1110:0110:0101:0100:0111" cpuid.0.ecx = "0110:1100:0110:0101:0111:0100:0110:1110" cpuid.0.edx = "0100:1001:0110:0101:0110:1110:0110:1001" Use code with caution. Troubleshooting Common Errors 1. "Apple Mac OS X" Option is Missing
smc.version = "0" cpuid.0.eax = "0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0001" cpuid.0.ebx = "0111:0101:0110:1110:0110:0101:0100:0111" cpuid.0.ecx = "0110:1100:0110:0101:0111:0100:0110:1110" cpuid.0.edx = "0100:1001:0110:0101:0110:1110:0110:1001" Use code with caution. Close VMware, open the VM’s
In the selection screen, verify that Apple Mac OS X (or macOS) is now visible alongside Windows and Linux. Configuring the macOS Virtual Machine
Complete Guide to VMware Unlocker for Workstation 17 Pro: Running macOS on Windows
| Component | Minimum Requirement | |-----------|---------------------| | | Workstation 17 Pro (any minor version: 17.0, 17.5, 17.6) | | Host OS | Windows 10 (20H2+) or Windows 11 64-bit | | CPU | Intel Core i5/i7/i9 or AMD Ryzen (with hardware virtualization VT-x/AMD-V) | | RAM | 8 GB minimum (16 GB recommended for macOS VM) | | Storage | 60 GB free for macOS + tools | | macOS Version | Big Sur (11), Monterey (12), Ventura (13), Sonoma (14), Sequoia (15) | Select Apple Mac OS X, and choose the
Intel or AMD CPU with hardware virtualization (VT-x/AMD-V) enabled in the BIOS/UEFI.
Modifies vmware-vmx executables to accept macOS guest operating systems.