: Patches vmwarebase.dll (Windows) or libvmwarebase.so (Linux) to add "Apple Mac OS X" as a selectable option in the "New Virtual Machine" wizard.
| Method | Pros | Cons | |--------|------|------| | | Easy, well‑tested | Needs re‑run after VMware updates | | OpenCore + manual VMX | More control, newer macOS support | Complex setup | | KVM on Linux | Near‑native performance | Requires Linux host | | Docker‑OSX | Lightweight, scriptable | No GUI acceleration | vmware unlocker workstation 17 pro
: An alternative, actively maintained version available on platforms like that automates the patching process. Installation Workflow : Patches vmwarebase
If you found this guide useful, share it with the VMware community—and always back up your VMs before patching. While technically functional, using the Unlocker to run
While technically functional, using the Unlocker to run macOS on non-Apple hardware typically violates the Apple Software License Agreement , which restricts macOS installation to Apple-branded computers. Current Status of VMware Workstation 17 Pro
| Tool | Ease of Use | Compatibility | Performance | Maintenance | |------|-------------|----------------|-------------|---------------| | | High (single script) | Excellent (Sonoma) | Good | Medium (needs re-run after VMware updates) | | macOS-Simple-KVM | Low (Linux only) | Good | Excellent (near native) | High | | Docker-OSX | Medium | Limited to older versions | Poor | Low | | Oracle VirtualBox | Medium (with hack) | Poor (no GPU) | Very Poor | Low |