Launch VMware Workstation 17 Pro. Click on -> Typical -> I will install the operating system later . In the "Guest Operating System" selection screen, verify that Apple Mac OS X (or macOS) is now listed alongside Windows and Linux. Configuration Adjustments for AMD Processors
A VMware Unlocker is an open-source patch script. It modifies the VMware Workstation binaries, service files, and libraries to enable native macOS support. Core Functions
The original Unlocker 4 project by DrDonk was . According to the official README: vmware unlocker workstation 17 pro
) to enable macOS support. It performs three primary functions: Enables the macOS Option:
The unlocker cannot patch files that are currently in use by Windows. Close the VMware Workstation user interface. Open the Windows ( Ctrl + Shift + Esc ). Launch VMware Workstation 17 Pro
Look for the script file named win-install.cmd (or unlock.exe depending on the fork).
Once the script finishes, reopen VMware Workstation. When creating a new VM, "Apple Mac OS X" should now be an available guest OS type. Post-Installation Requirements According to the official README: ) to enable
If you encounter a boot error or a "Guest OS has disabled the CPU" message after powering on the VM, you will need to add a line to the virtual machine's configuration file. Here's how: