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How To Download and Install OSX On A Windows PC

This document provides instructions for installing OSX on a Windows PC. It explains that OSX can run on Windows using virtualization software, though it violates Apple's user agreement. It lists the software needed, including VMWare Player, and provides links to download OSX and check hardware compatibility. The document also gives tips for troubleshooting and alternatives if issues arise during the installation process.

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How To Download and Install OSX On A Windows PC

This document provides instructions for installing OSX on a Windows PC. It explains that OSX can run on Windows using virtualization software, though it violates Apple's user agreement. It lists the software needed, including VMWare Player, and provides links to download OSX and check hardware compatibility. The document also gives tips for troubleshooting and alternatives if issues arise during the installation process.

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Installing OSX on a PC
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This guide will help you install OSX on a Windows PC. It should be used in
conjunction with the video in the previous lecture.

OSX is an operating system, like Windows, designed by Apple for Mac


computers, but it can be run on a Windows machine using a process
called virtualisation.

Disclaimer
Installing OSX on Windows is against Apples EULA (their user agreement).
Specifically, the agreement states:

H. Other Use Restrictions. The grants set forth in this License do not
permit you to, and you agree not to, install, use or run the Apple
Software on any non-Apple-branded computer
Having said that, running OSX on Windows is a very widespread practice
(as you can see from the links below), and to my knowledge no-one has
ever been prosecuted for running OSX on Windows. If you have any
qualms about running OSX on your Windows machine, you should find
legal advice for your specific country and use-case. If you are really unsure
about it, buy a Mac

The links below are not controlled by me, and I cannot be held responsible
for any loss of data or anything else that results from installing the
software.

You can find a number of discussions on the issues surrounding running


OSX on Windows at:

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=are+hackingtoshes+legal+mavericks

Required Software
You will need to download the following pieces of software, all of which are
free for personal use.
VMWare Player - this allows you to run virtual operating systems on your
Windows PC. Download it from https://my.vmware.com/web/vmware/
free#desktop_end_user_computing/
vmware_player/6_0.
HAV Detection Tool - this tool checks whether your PC supports
Hardware Virtualisation.
Download it from http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/
details.aspx?id=592.
WinRAR - this program will extract the OSX installation files for you.
Download it from http://
www.rarlab.com/download.htm.

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Downloading OSX

The retail version of OSX Mavericks can be downloaded from a number of


different locations.
Use this url to download it with a torrent client, such as uTorrent (you will
need to install the torrent client first):
magnet:?
xt=urn:btih:c877dcecd3b14d02c0eccfd4e67a2cee71518405&dn=OS+X
+Mavericks+10.9+Retail+VMware+Image&tr=udp%3A%2F
%2Ftracker.openbittorrent.com%3A80&tr=udp%3A%2F
%2Ftracker.publicbt.com%3A80&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Ftracker.istole.it
%3A6969&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Fopen.demonii.com%3A1337
If you have problems with that link, check out this google search:
https://www.google.co.uk/search? q=retail+mavericks
+image&rlz=1C5CHFA_enGB541GB542&oq=retail+mavericks
+image&aqs=chrome..
69i57j69i60j69i61l2.11972j0j1&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=119&ie=UTF-8.

Required Hardware
You will need a reasonably powerful machine to run OSX quickly, and I
would recommend at least 3GB of RAM. Not all hardware setups are
compatible - you can use the links below to see if your system is likely to
work, but my advice would be to just go through the process and see if
you run into problems.
Compatible hardware guides:
http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page http://
lifehacker.com/5837615/how-do-i-choose-the-right-hardware-whenbuilding-a-hackintosh
If youre buying a new PC, here is a buyers guide for you:
http://www.macbreaker.com/2014/04/the-best-hackintosh-laptopsof-2013-2014.html

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Having Problems?
Running OSX on a PC is not an exact science. Ill do my best to help you
through it in the course forums, and Ill happily give you a refund on the
course if you cant get it working. Here are some links to alternative guides
and websites designed to help you getting OSX running on your PC.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mavericks+windows
+vmware (the first 7 videos are all good, and also contain alternative
download links for OSX)
http://lifehacker.com/the-always-up-to-date-guide-to-building-ahackintosh-o-5841604
http://www.macbreaker.com/2014/01/install-osx-mavericks-on-pc-withniresh.html
http://www.hackintosh.com/
http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-install-os-x-mavericks-hackintoshon-pc-tutorial/

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Good luck!

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