
- #How to install mac os x yosemite on vmware mac os x#
- #How to install mac os x yosemite on vmware mac os#
# Convert the ElCapitan sparseimage to ISO/CD master Hdiutil resize -size `hdiutil resize -limits /tmp/ElCapitan.sparseimage | tail -n 1 | awk ''`b /tmp/ElCapitan.sparseimage Hdiutil convert /tmp/ -format UDSP -o /tmp/ElCapitan Hdiutil detach /Volumes/OS\ X\ Base\ System/ Rm /Volumes/OS\ X\ Base\ System/System/Installation/PackagesĬp -rp /Volumes/install_app/Packages /Volumes/OS\ X\ Base\ System/System/Installation/Ĭp -rp /Volumes/install_app/BaseSystem.chunklist /Volumes/OS\ X\ Base\ System/BaseSystem.chunklistĬp -rp /Volumes/install_app/BaseSystem.dmg /Volumes/OS\ X\ Base\ System/BaseSystem.dmg # Remove Package link and replace with actual files # Restore the Base System into the ElCapitan blank ISO imageĪsr restore -source /Volumes/install_app/BaseSystem.dmg -target /Volumes/install_build -noprompt -noverify -erase Hdiutil attach /tmp/ -noverify -nobrowse -mountpoint /Volumes/install_build Hdiutil create -o /tmp/ElCapitan.cdr -size 9900m -layout SPUD -fs HFS+J # Create a ElCapitan blank ISO image of 9900mb with a Single Partition - Apple Partition Map Hdiutil attach /Applications/Install\ OS\ X\ El\ Capitan.app/Contents/SharedSupport/InstallESD.dmg -noverify -nobrowse -mountpoint /Volumes/install_app I created a bootable ISO to install it on VMware Fusion 8.0.1 by following the below steps as advised here. The solution from did not worked for me while installing OS X 10.11 El Capitan using a dmg file.
#How to install mac os x yosemite on vmware mac os#
Installing VMware Tools in a Mac OS Guest Image from within the new virtual machine. To do this, first eject the Mac OS installation disc
#How to install mac os x yosemite on vmware mac os x#
When prompted, select Reinstall Mac OS X and click Continue.If you want to modify any of the settings, such as memory (RAM), CPU, or hard disk size, click Customize Settings and specify the.That the version is set to Mac OS X 10.10. If not, ensure that the Operating System is set to Apple Mac OS X and Fusion should automatically discover the Guest Operating System.Drag and drop the Install OS X Yosemite application into Use operating system installation disc or image dialog box.Select Install from disc or image and click Continue.Select File > New from the Fusion menu bar.To install Mac OS X 10.10 in a virtual machine using the Yosemite app

Have a look at: Installing OS X 10.10 Yosemite as a guest operating system in VMware Fusion (2082109).


VMware Fusion must first make an Installer Image from the Install OS X Yosemite.app and install from the Image it creates. It doesn't matter what type the DMG is as VMware Fusion cannot install OS X Yosemite by booting it or even booting the Install OS X Yosemite.app downloaded from Apple as that's not how it works in VMware Fusion.
