Run Mac OS X on a PC
by Wei-Meng Lee01/18/2005
People have long wanted to run the Mac OS operating system on PC hardware, specifically on Intel and AMD architectures. But despite pleas and prayers, that wish remains unfulfilled.
Although running Mac OS natively on PC hardware is not possible, there is another option--running Mac OS X on an emulator. In this article, I will show you how to install and run Mac OS X Panther on your PC using PearPC, a free, architecture-independent PowerPC platform that runs on PCs. To check out PearPC's features, go to the PearPC-PowerPC Architecture Emulator web site.
Here are the steps you'll take to use PearPC to install Mac OS X:
- Download the PearPC PowerPC Architecture Emulator.
- Obtain hard disk images for use with PearPC.
- Obtain images of your client OS installation disk.
- Configure PearPC to use the hard disk image and the OS images.
Downloading PearPC
Download the PearPC PowerPC Architecture Emulator. Once it's downloaded, extract its content to a folder, say, [Desktop]:\PearPC. This is the folder that is going to contain all of the files you'll see in the next couple of sections.
Note: [Desktop] refers to the path of my Windows desktop; that is, C:\Documents and Settings\Wei-Meng Lee\Desktop\.
Hard disk images
To install Mac OS X on the emulator, you need a hard disk image. You can download preformatted hard disk images from http://pearpc.net/downloads.php. Two disk sizes are available: 3GB and 6GB. If you plan to install the full Mac OS X, then use the 6GB image. If you have limited disk space on your hard drive, use the smaller, 3GB image. Be aware that the default install of Mac OS X takes up a little more than 3GB, and so you need to unselect certain components during installation if you use the 3GB image.
The disk images come in two formats: BZ2 and RAR. I used the 6GB RAR disk images. You need to uncompress the disk image before you can use it. To uncompress the RAR image, I used WinRAR from http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm. Uncompress the image and save it in the [Desktop]:\PearPC folder.
Making images of your client OS
To install Mac OS X on your hard disk image, you need to make copies of your Mac OS X installation disk in ISO format. You can use Nero or any other disk utility to save CDs or DVDs in ISO format. In my case, I have saved the images in the C:\PearPC folder. I have named the first disk Panther1.iso.
Note: You need to purchase Mac OS X in order to run Mac OS X in PearPC.
Configuring PearPC
Once you've taken the previous steps, you're ready for the final step: configuring PearPC to use the all the relevant disk images. To do it, you need to create a configuration file. You can find the instructions on how to create one manually at http://pearpc.net/guides.php?guides_id=2. Or you can download a Windows application that does all the hard work for you. In my case, I used the PearPC Control Panel to help me manage my Mac OS X emulation.
Launch PearPC Control Panel and click on the Create New Configuration File icon. You will see the first screen as shown in Figure 1. Click on Continue to proceed to the next step.
Figure 1. Using the Create Configuration File wizard
In the next screen, you have to supply a few pieces of information (see Figure 2). First, specify the location of the PearPC emulator. In my case, it is [Desktop]:\PearPC\ppc.exe.
Next, specify the location of the hard disk image; that is, [Desktop]:\PearPC\macosx_6gb.img.
Note: Be sure to replace [Desktop] with your own desktop path.
Also, set the amount of memory you want to set aside for Mac OS X. (I have allocated 255MB.) Click on Continue.
Figure 2. Creating a new configuration file
In the next screen, you have the option to specify the screen resolution and color depth to use. Click on Finish when done (see Figure 3).
Note: I tried to enable networking, but I never got it to work. Also, use G3 and not G4 CPU emulation.
Figure 3. Specifying additional options
Give a name to the configuration file and save the file in the location specified (see Figure 4). Name it Mac OS X Panther and save it in the location [Desktop]:\PearPC\macosxpanther.cfg. Click on Finish.
Figure 4. Completing the wizard
You should now see the icon for your Mac OS X Panther in the PearPC Control Panel (see Figure 5). You need to complete one final step before you start installing Mac OS X on your PC--check the "CD-ROM device is installed" option and specify the location of the Mac OS install disk image. In my case, it is [Desktop]:\Panther1.iso. This is the image that will be used to boot up the emulator.
Figure 5. The completed configuration file
Figure 6 shows the files in my [Desktop]:\PearPC folder. The important files are highlighted.
Figure 6. Files in the PearPC folder
That's it! Double-click on the Mac OS X Panther icon and you should see the PearPC 0.3.0 window pop up (see Figure 7). Your Mac OS X installation should start soon afterward.
Note: It took me quite a while to get my Mac OS X to install. I encountered a number of failed attempts--when I booted into Mac OS X, it prompted me to restart my machine. But after several attempts, it worked.
Figure 7. Installing Mac OS X
Once the OS is installed, you will be asked to restart the machine. For subsequent attempts to run Mac OS X on your emulator, you should uncheck the "CD-ROM device is installed" option so that it can boot directly from the hard disk image. If the installation is performed correctly, you should see something like Figure 8 when Mac OS X boots up.
Figure 8. Mac OS X booting up
Figure 9 shows I am having fun with my newly installed Mac on my PC.
Figure 9. Running Mac OS X on a PC!
And if you still doubt if I am really running Mac OS X on my PC, Figure 10 will prove it to you.
Figure 10. Running Mac OS X in my Windows XP PC
Summary
Before installing PearPC and using Mac OS X, you need to keep several things in mind:
- You need a license to run Mac OS X. That is, you need to buy a copy of Mac OS X.
- The installation process takes time. Don't install Mac OS X on a slow machine; I tried the steps outlined in this article on three different machines--933MHz, 1.7GHz, and 3.0GHz, all equipped with 512MB of RAM. The 3.0GHz machine installed significantly faster compared with the rest, but it still took me several hours to get all of the installation done. Also, make sure you have lots of free hard disk space. The hard disk image itself takes up 6GB, and the additional installation disk images are going to take up a few more gigabytes.
- Even though the installation process is painfully slow, once the system is installed it is actually quite responsive. While you won't be able to fully experience Mac OS X as if you were using a real Mac, the emulation provides a good way for you to try out Mac OS X before you head to the nearest Apple shop to get the latest iMac.
Have fun, and let me know if PearPC works for you.
Wei-Meng Lee (Microsoft MVP) http://weimenglee.blogspot.com is a technologist and founder of Developer Learning Solutions http://www.developerlearningsolutions.com, a technology company specializing in hands-on training on the latest Microsoft technologies.
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Huh??? I Need Help!!! Please!!!
2009-04-03 21:19:23 Im A PC And A Mac [Reply | View]
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Install Mac on PC easy steps
2009-06-27 13:19:35 FX [Reply | View]
After struggling with MAC installation for several days, I finally wrote a blog to help all of u guys.
I bet this is the easiest way to Install Mac OS X Leopard OSx86 on PC Dual Boot Windows 7, Vista in 9 Easy Steps (http://www.taranfx.com/blog/?p=1204)
http://www.taranfx.com/blog/?p=1204
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Runtime Error "75"
2009-03-14 11:43:40 dogo_josho1 [Reply | View]
When i try to finish the config wizard on "PearPC Control Panel" it says:
Run-time error "75":
Path/File access error
PLEASE HELP!
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Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2009-02-08 21:24:59 Mcmrocks [Reply | View]
How do you copy the files on the dvd to you hard disc? I have Nero an i can't figure it out!!!!!!!!
And how do you save it as iso?
I get a message saying this cd is corrupt or windows cannot read these files!
Are you supposed to do it on a mac!
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problem when boot
2009-01-24 12:11:26 alexgrand [Reply | View]
hello !! i have follwed your steps but i still have a problem .. it seems that the "bootfile.dump" could not be found... can you help me please ? ( oh, and sorry for my english.. i'm from Romania :) )
thank you for your help !!
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G4 0r G3?
2009-01-18 19:16:29 themilesmaster [Reply | View]
Hello
We own Tiger 10.4 and I am wondering if I should check G3 or G4.
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hi
2008-12-13 13:40:50 x3rmman [Reply | View]
can u run .dmg files which is for mac if you do this???? or are u still stuck with .exe files????
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Problem
2008-12-13 06:58:22 stilunda [Reply | View]
Hi, i only get "No bootable partition(S) found" when i double click on the configuration, does anyone know what i could have done wrong?
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help me...please.............
2008-12-11 21:25:48 chamboy [Reply | View]
i install mac x tiger..setup cannot running.this error..
AuthenticAMD
CMOV MMX 3DNOW 3DNOW+ SSE SSE2 SSE3
[IO/IDE] <Error> C:\Documents and Settings\trt\Desktop\PearPC\pearpc-6gib.img: could not open file (No error)
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Getting Networking to work is fairly easy
2008-07-13 12:31:24 thepcfreak [Reply | View]
All you have to do to get the networking part of os x inside of pearpc to work is to follow the instructions on this site: http://maba.wordpress.com/2005/01/26/setting-up-networking-for-pearpc-031maxos-x-103-on-windows/ I worked fine for me using Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) and i didn't even do the command prompt parts.
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Help
2008-07-09 02:57:23 Jammiedodger546 [Reply | View]
I have done it all and im up to where I click on the apple logo for the install. Where it says 'Location of image file' which image do I do? Do I do the 6gigabyte one or what?
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Does this support for Vista?
2008-07-01 10:18:05 tesmmo [Reply | View]
This application are not support for any edition of Windows Vista
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Concole Error [unknown identifier]
2008-06-07 18:50:58 Odrakcir [Reply | View]
D:\pearPC\MACOSX~1.CFG: unknown identifier 'ppc_start_full_screen' in line 13.
usage: ppc configfile
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Running OS X on a PC
2008-05-26 13:54:57 Nuglett P Editing [Reply | View]
I have not done this yet but can you run Final Cut Pro editing software on your PC after installing OS X? Thanks
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Where are the disk images?
2008-05-23 09:09:10 badboy709 [Reply | View]
I tried the link to download the pre-formatted images and the page will not display, whre do I go from here? Can I create my own? or can I download then somewhere else. the rar file I would perfer. I know this can be done I know someone that had it running on a pc but not with this method. Please let me know.
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0 bootable partitions found
2008-05-06 10:10:28 absizcool [Reply | View]
Can someone please help. It keeps on saying 0 bootablar partitions found although i created a partition solely for it. Please can someone help
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Run Mac OS X On a PC
2008-04-23 19:12:47 TUVIX [Reply | View]
I think I am just about to finish installing Mac OS X on my PC. I would like to know if you can then install Mac programs on my PC after it is installed?
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just this error any help
2008-02-29 23:46:58 I am poor guy and i am found of mac ?? [Reply | View]
GenuineIntel
CMOV MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3
[CPU/MMU] new pagetable: sdr1 = 0x00300003
[CPU/MMU] new pagetable: sdr1 accepted
[CPU/MMU] number of pages: 2^15 pagetable_start: 0x00300000 size: 2^18
cannot find boot file.
and this my log
#KHALED
# Created with PearPC Control Panel
#C:\Documents and Settings\Khaled\Desktop\pearpc\ppc.exe
#FinderIcon
#No SDL
pci_ide0_master_installed = 0
pci_ide0_master_image = "C:\Documents and Settings\Khaled\Desktop\pearpc\pearpc-6gib.img"
pci_ide0_master_type = "hd"
memory_size = 0x11900000
ppc_start_resolution = "640x480x32"
redraw_interval_msec = 60
prom_driver_graphic = "C:\Documents and Settings\Khaled\Desktop\pearpc\video.x"
ppc_start_full_screen = 0
key_toggle_mouse_grab = "F12"
key_toggle_full_screen = "Alt+Return"
key_change_cd_0 = "none"
cpu_pvr = 0x00088302
pci_usb_installed = 0
prom_bootmethod = "auto"
prom_env_bootargs = ""
prom_env_machargs = ""
nvram_file = "nvram"
pci_ide0_slave_installed = 1
pci_ide0_slave_image = "C:\Documents and Settings\Khaled\Desktop\pearpc\MacKhaled.iso"
pci_ide0_slave_type = "cdrom"
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just this error any help
2008-02-29 23:46:17 I am poor guy and i am found of mac ?? [Reply | View]
GenuineIntel
CMOV MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3
[CPU/MMU] new pagetable: sdr1 = 0x00300003
[CPU/MMU] new pagetable: sdr1 accepted
[CPU/MMU] number of pages: 2^15 pagetable_start: 0x00300000 size: 2^18
cannot find boot file.
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Help Please!
2008-02-24 20:03:25 sevans4262 [Reply | View]
I've made the ISO and this is the error i get when i try to install it.
GenuineIntel
CMOV MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3
[CPU/MMU] new pagetable: sdr1 = 0x00300003
[CPU/MMU] new pagetable: sdr1 accepted
[CPU/MMU] number of pages: 2^15 pagetable_start: 0x00300000 size: 2^18
start: 512
start: 32768
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
start: 36864
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_HFS
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_HFS
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_HFS
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_HFS
start: 1218625536
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_HFS
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_HFS
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_HFS
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_HFS
[CPU/CPU] execution started at 06601c28
[IO/PROM] <Warning> 05800000 in use!
[IO/PROM] <Error> memory->claim failed!
--------------------------------------------------
This is my config file:
ppc_start_resolution = "800x600x15"
ppc_start_full_screen = 0
redraw_interval_msec = 40
key_compose_dialog = "F11"
key_change_cd_0 = "none"
key_toggle_mouse_grab = "F12"
key_toggle_full_screen = "Alt+Return"
prom_bootmethod = "select"
#prom_bootmethod = "force"
#prom_loadfile = "test/yaboot"
#prom_env_bootpath = "disk"
#prom_env_bootargs = ""
#prom_env_machargs = "-v"
prom_driver_graphic = "video.x"
#page_table_pa = 104857600
#cpu_pvr = 0x00088302
#cpu_pvr = 0x000c0201
memory_size=0x8000000
pci_ide0_master_installed = 1
pci_ide0_master_image = "c:\Pear PC\6gb.img"
pci_ide0_master_type = "hd"
pci_ide0_slave_installed = 1
pci_ide0_slave_image = "h:\Disc 1.iso"
#pci_ide0_slave_image = "2,0,0"
#pci_ide0_slave_image = "/dev/cdrom"
#pci_ide0_slave_type = "nativecdrom"
pci_ide0_slave_type = "hd"
pci_3c90x_installed = 0
pci_3c90x_mac = "de:ad:ca:fe:12:34"
pci_rtl8139_installed = 0
pci_rtl8139_mac = "de:ad:ca:fe:12:35"
pci_usb_installed = 1
nvram_file = "nvram"
--------------------------------------------------
Any help would be great!
Thanks!
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vista
2008-02-14 14:51:05 Darkone [Reply | View]
I would like to try pear pc to run OSX on my vista machine.
Can I use Pear Pc on vista, or will it screw up my os?
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This is just a pipe dream!
2008-02-23 15:50:56 justgooutandgetamac [Reply | View]
I cant speak for all of you people. But if you dont own a mac dont try putting OSX on your pc! Thats like trying to put 5 pounds of @#$% in a 1 pound bag. If you want to enjoy MAC OS go out and buy a mac. If you dont want shell out that much coin try ebay.... You can purchase a imac g3 500mhz for under 80 bucks and that machine will run tiger with no problem.
Im a mac
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This is just a pipe dream!
2008-02-23 15:50:40 justgooutandgetamac [Reply | View]
I cant speak for all of you people. But if you dont own a mac dont try putting OSX on your pc! Thats like trying to put 5 pounds of @#$% in a 1 pound bag. If you want to enjoy MAC OS go out and buy a mac. If you dont want shell out that much coin try ebay.... You can purchase a imac g3 500mhz for under 80 bucks and that machine will run tiger with no problem.
Im a mac
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Any suggestions?
2008-02-07 15:42:25 Tons37 [Reply | View]
I ran the PearPC Control Panel to create my config file... but for some reason, now I see the following:
This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License version 2 as published by
the Free Software Foundation.
This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
GNU General Public License for more details.
You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software
Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111 USA
AuthenticAMD
CMOV MMX 3DNOW 3DNOW+ SSE SSE2 SSE3
[IO/IDE] <Error> C:\Documents and Settings\Chris\Desktop\MAC Stuff\pearpc-0.4-win32-jitc\pearpc-6gib.img: could not open file (No error)
Any thoughts on this? Or suggestions on what to do?
Here's the config file I'm using:
#New Configuration
# Created with PearPC Control Panel
#C:\Documents and Settings\Chris\Desktop\MAC Stuff\pearpc-0.4-win32-jitc\ppc.exe
#DarwinIcon
#No SDL
pci_ide0_master_installed = 1
pci_ide0_master_image = "C:\Documents and Settings\Chris\Desktop\MAC Stuff\pearpc-0.4-win32-jitc\pearpc-6gib.img"
pci_ide0_master_type = "hd"
memory_size = 0x10000000
ppc_start_resolution = "800x600x15"
redraw_interval_msec = 60
prom_driver_graphic = "C:\Documents and Settings\Chris\Desktop\MAC Stuff\pearpc-0.4-win32-jitc\video.x"
ppc_start_full_screen = 0
key_toggle_mouse_grab = "F12"
key_toggle_full_screen = "Alt+Return"
key_change_cd_0 = "none"
cpu_pvr = 0x00088302
pci_usb_installed = 1
prom_bootmethod = "select"
prom_env_bootargs = ""
prom_env_machargs = ""
nvram_file = "nvram"
pci_ide0_slave_installed = 0
pci_ide0_slave_image = ""
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How to run Pearpc
2008-02-06 07:29:32 lnsnelick [Reply | View]
Hey can anyone help me, i downloaded the files and i'm struggling on what to do with them. I don't understand why it is not working tried everything and yet pearpc doesn't work, can someone message me their step by step on how they installed/run pearpc. You can email me the steps at Logan_Snelick@yahoo.com. I would really appreciate if someone would.
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pearpc control panel
2008-02-02 21:16:00 dannykdeng [Reply | View]
hey could you please send me pearpc control panel, because the link on the site doesnt work. my email is idannyx33@yahoo.com
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tiger 10.4
2008-01-16 16:07:46 psp800 [Reply | View]
i have a mac os x 10.4 tiger will it work with this and i have a amd athlon 3000 xp processor will that have any problems?
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Can't boot a partition...
2008-01-06 23:01:18 Eng.Ahmed [Reply | View]
I tried to do all this screen shoots correctly but there's an error in booting partition, & I don't know why is that, & here is the PearPC Output Console:
This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License version 2 as published by
the Free Software Foundation.
This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
GNU General Public License for more details.
You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software
Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111 USA
GenuineIntel
CMOV MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3
[CPU/MMU] new pagetable: sdr1 = 0x00300003
[CPU/MMU] new pagetable: sdr1 accepted
[CPU/MMU] number of pages: 2^15 pagetable_start: 0x00300000 size: 2^18
[IO/PROM] <Warning> Can't boot a partition.
Try bootmethod 'force' and specify a 'prom_loadfile' in your config-file...
cannot find boot file.
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Can't boot a partition...
2008-01-09 11:42:53 ReeStyle [Reply | View]
Have you installed an OS yet? You need to finish at least one installation before you can boot from any disk image.
To install: Make sure you have a virtual slave ide0 device configured as "cdrom" apart from your master image. So dive into the configuration file with wordpad (the file officially uses a non-windows line end which wordpad supports) and add something like (if it doesn't exist):
pci_ide0_slave_installed = 1
pci_ide0_slave_image = "d:\pearpc\cd1.iso"
pci_ide0_slave_type = "cdrom"
This would boot the cd image "cd1.iso". For MacOSX you only need CD1 if you aren't planning on using printers or additional languages. Also, the installation would top out at about 890 MB, leaving just enough room on a 3gib disk image for some additional programs.
Just remember that this is only to get the feeling of mac os. If you want to find out another way, and have some left over cash you want to spend: Buy a second hand G4 AGP (minimum!) (power/i/e-)mac around 533MHz and with 512 MB RAM minimum (for <533, >700 benefits from a little speed so can run well with less memory) with MacOSX (be sure to get the official cds/dvd). Though this is a little off topic... ;)
Good luck!
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need help
2008-01-03 14:18:19 comptech1 [Reply | View]
ever time i run it i asks me which partion to boot it lists 2 but none of them are bootable if you know why or now how to get a partion reply back
thanx
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Leopard
2007-11-27 18:37:32 eal416 [Reply | View]
I know i have to buy Mac OS X, but can i buy Mac OS X? Is that the same thing?
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eMac
2007-11-27 16:26:23 toams7 [Reply | View]
don't buy a disk labeled eMac, it didn't run on any software to read Mac disks on pc
i bought disks so i legally own this software...
can someone send me an .iso?
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do not get it
2007-11-14 18:53:53 Anthony_dmnq [Reply | View]
I do not get it if you Could E-mail me Anthony_dmnq@yahoo.com
I thank you
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PROBLEM!!!! HEEEEEELP!!!!!
2007-11-09 21:40:59 sergeydgr8 [Reply | View]
I get this at the last screen when i typed in the info:
"Run-Time error '76':
Path not found
[button]OK[/button]"
PLEASE HELP!!! THIS HAPPENS WITH BOTH MY XP OS 2000 OS!!!!! HHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLPPPPPP!!!
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image file can't be identified ?
2007-11-07 06:49:33 Sutarsa [Reply | View]
I already follow the instruction including set up image file but when I run the pear pc, the Mac OS installation can run but when it goes to "Select Destination", no volume /image file shown in the table so I can't continue the installation, please help, thx
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image file can't be identified ?
2007-11-08 13:13:44 elehrer [Reply | View]
You may need to partition the drive image where you plan to do the install. You can do this from the Installer. Under the Installer menu, select disk utilities. If the drive image file shows up in the disk utilities, you can create a partition. After you create the partition, you may see a message that you can't install on the partition. However, if you exit the installer and THEN start up pearpc again, after the install starts the drive should now be available for installation.
In any case, it may be helpful to use the disk utilities to see if the drive shows up and that it is read/write.
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Just getting error
2007-11-05 09:19:52 Erik_TM [Reply | View]
pearpc-6gib.img: could not open file (No error)
This is the "Error" I get... :S
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Run Time Error 75 "File/Access error"
2007-11-02 20:26:56 mickarim [Reply | View]
I'm configuring the Pear pc using the pear pc control panel, and for some reason it is giving me Run Time Error 75 "File/Access error".
Wut shall i do?
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Run Time Error 75 "File/Access error"
2007-11-02 20:26:43 mickarim [Reply | View]
I'm configuring the Pear pc using the pear pc control panel, and for some reason it is giving me Run Time Error 75 "File/Access error".
Wut shall i do?
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Restart
2007-11-01 14:20:42 mtd3vv [Reply | View]
I keep getting the restart the apple computer screen like you said in the instructions. About how many times should I have to restart before it works? 5 or 5000?
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Restart
2007-11-01 14:20:23 mtd3vv [Reply | View]
I keep getting the restart the apple computer screen like you said in the instructions. About how many times should I have to restart before it works? 5 or 5000?
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[IO/PROM] <Error> can't open boot file
2007-10-18 05:25:58 huynhlam [Reply | View]
file iso: XXX_OS_x86_10.4.10_Install_Disc/Apple_HFS
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[IO/PROM] can't open boot file
2007-10-18 05:19:25 huynhlam [Reply | View]
file iso: mac osx 10.0.4 for Pc
GenuineIntel
CMOV MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3
[CPU/MMU] new pagetable: sdr1 = 0x00300003
[CPU/MMU] new pagetable: sdr1 accepted
[CPU/MMU] number of pages: 2^15 pagetable_start: 0x00300000 size: 2^18
start: 512
start: 32768
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_Free
start: 491520
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_HFS
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_HFS
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_HFS
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_HFS
start: 1992261632
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_HFS
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_HFS
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_HFS
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_HFS
[IO/PROM] <Error> can't open boot file
pls help me !
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about macosx
2007-10-06 12:15:00 andrewmrp [Reply | View]
i tried ,costumized windows xp to look osx.Now i am trying to burn the iso image and have an install cd of mac.
Do not know if it is a good idea though.
Any advice related will be welcomed.thank you
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No need to download a disk image for XP
2007-09-03 14:13:02 gridsleep [Reply | View]
Use the XP utility 'fsutil' to create a blank file of any size. Towhit:
fsutil file createnew <name> <size in bytes>
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[IO/PROM] <Error> can't open boot file
2007-09-03 06:44:11 kungfumaster007 [Reply | View]
I get this error;
[IO/PROM] <Error> can't open boot file
What can I do to fix this? Please help!
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Boot Device
2007-09-01 12:57:21 burgemichael [Reply | View]
im trying to put windows vista in pearpc and it keeps stopping me on the select boot device screen. when it comes up, it says there are 0 boot devices. i made a 10 gb virtual hard drive because i dont think 6 gb is enough. could any of this info be wrong? i followed everything it said to do but im stuck on this screen. can anyone please help me???
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help please
2007-08-25 11:39:07 eda1234 [Reply | View]
Hi, i am trying to install Mac os x tiger on my pc and I am running into a few problems. I first tried using the ppc control panel, but it would give me this ( unknown identifier 'ppc_start_full_screen' in line 13.) every time I would try to launch the config file. So, I switched bootmethod to auto and I got a little further. The ppc window opened, but it said 0 bootable partitions found. I decided to abandon the control panel for now and try doing it manually. I followed the instructions on this page http://os-emulation.net/pearpc/web/installX.html. Again I got up to the same part but this time there were 6 partitions. However, all were unbootable. Does anyone know what to do or have any suggestions?
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error, don't know what to do :(
2007-08-22 13:41:20 gatozolo [Reply | View]
when PPC starts the mac system crash before it completely loads and tell me to restart the mac (the PPC in this case) when I go to the log I always get the same error... can someone help me please!
[IO/CUDA] <Warning> keyb reg1
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Runtime Error
2007-07-31 03:19:51 yungpreach [Reply | View]
Can Somebodi please help me i get all the way to the end and when im in pearpc control panel at the end it says runtime error can somebodi please help me email terrellakapreach@yahoo.com thanks
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Saving Image Of Mac OS X Disk
2007-07-14 13:37:11 kevan.mann [Reply | View]
Hello Wei-Meng Lee,
I have a question relating to how to save the CD/DVD in ISO format to your computer. I have Nero, but how exactly do I save it to an ISO Format?? And how Do I do multiple disks?? PLEASE HELP!!! I am ordering OS X Tiger today!! -
Saving Image Of Mac OS X Disk
2007-12-24 10:00:14 themacuser10410 [Reply | View]
Hello,
I think I can help a bit. I just got a trial on Nero right the minute I am responding and I just found out how to save in iso format. If you found out, then reply back to tommmybeny2@gmail.com. I also need some help, too.
Dont go on Nero Smart Start. Under start, go to nero then nero express. Then click options and then save tracks. That is the only way I know how. Also, it will take a while to save it. I have a 2GB ram, 2.4Ghz Computer and its taking quite a while. Also, the DVD drive is FAST.
I am running a Mac under bootcamp to run Windows. I cannot run mac os 9.2 and SheepShaver (Classic EMU) does not support 9.2. So, I am try to run a G3 EMu so that it supports!!!
I have the original install DVD when it came w/ my mac. it has two DVDs. I am not sure to extract both w/ Nero or not. . .
If you have no idea what i just said, go on AIM (download it at aim.com if you dont have it) and if i have time, i will explain. My screen name is the same as the one for here, themacuser10410.
I hope it works for you. If not, try OS x86. That is if you have an intel.
thomas -
Saving Image Of Mac OS X Disk
2007-08-22 06:41:31 cboxgo [Reply | View]
You may have to look at getting something like MacDrive to be able to read the format. I'm assuming that you bought a DVD and you're trying to save it to ISO so that's probably your issue. Windows doesn't recognize MacHFS format.
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PearPC Output Console
2007-06-28 18:07:51 robo11 [Reply | View]
When finish the insturctions and run the config file, it comes up with a box that says "PearPC Output Console" and then sits there with a blinking cursor. What should i do?
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PearPC Output Console
2007-06-28 18:07:42 robo11 [Reply | View]
Wen i finish the insturctions and run the config file, it comes up with a box that says "PearPC Output Console" and then sits there with a blinking cursor. What should i do?
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can someone help me?
2007-06-25 07:06:08 Phrankin [Reply | View]
I get as far as the bootup, then i get this error:
[IO/PROM] <Error> prom_driver_graphic: can't open video.x
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help my send my a video my email alex91919@hotmail.com
2007-06-18 09:55:58 alex_alexander [Reply | View]
run-time error '76
path not found help my send a video or a manual alex91919@hotmail.com thanks you -
Got internet connection sucessfully!!
2007-06-23 08:10:23 HeraKLeZ [Reply | View]
Writing from Peru-SouthAmerica
Hi, I successfully installed MACOSX in my PC using PearPC emulator and got internet connection too.
First I tried to use PearPC control panel to generate ppc.cfg file but I couldn't boot and got many troubles.
Then I decided to make my ppc.cfg file and is like this:
ppc_start_resolution = "800x600x15"
redraw_interval_msec = 40
prom_bootmethod = "select"
prom_env_machargs = "-v"
prom_driver_graphic = "video.x"
memory_size=0x10000000
pci_ide0_master_installed = 1
pci_ide0_master_image = "macosx_3gb.img"
pci_ide0_master_type = "hd"
pci_ide0_slave_installed = 1
pci_ide0_slave_image = "OSXInstaller.iso"
pci_ide0_slave_type = "cdrom"
pci_3c90x_installed = 1
pci_3c90x_mac = "de:ad:ca:fe:12:35"
pci_rtl8139_installed = 0
pci_rtl8139_mac = "de:ad:ca:fe:12:35"
pci_usb_installed = 1
nvram_file = "nvram"
I set up memory size 0x10000000 i.e. 256 MB and set pci_3c90x_installed = 1 to use 3comc90x network card, and downloaded driver from
http://pearpc.sourceforge.net/apsl.html.
Got internet connection sucessfully!!
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help my
2007-06-18 09:52:57 alex_alexander [Reply | View]
run-time error '76
path not found help my send a video or a manual alex91919@hotmail.com thanks you
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HELP!
2007-06-15 21:55:16 sk3391 [Reply | View]
can somebody help me please? i have got vista ultimate installed and when i run pearpc the output window just sits there and runs but does nothing! please help would be sooo appreciated!!! sk3391@gmail.com
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Cannnot find 6 gb rar disk image
2007-06-12 11:18:55 satyam.satyajeet [Reply | View]
I cannot find the 6 Gb rar disk image on the website mentioned so if anyone can please tell me a way out. I am using windows XP so I need rar image only. thanks in advance.
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Can I install?
2007-05-17 17:34:22 donkeyboy203 [Reply | View]
I am looking to test this out and I havea question
Can I install mac-native programs with the emulator?
...oh! and will the performance drop significantly?
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Can I install?
2007-05-17 17:34:12 donkeyboy203 [Reply | View]
I am looking to test this out and I havea question
Can I install mac-native programs with the emulator?
...oh! and will the performance drop significantly?
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HAHA HAHAH it works!!
2007-05-06 22:49:33 STEEL [Reply | View]
i followed all the steps that Wei-Meng Lee, above, had put down for us except for the last part; i put a check mark on 'Hard Disk is installed'and it work'd FINE!
hey Wei-Meng Lee, thanks man!
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It worked, but...
2007-05-05 17:05:39 Yaroslav_the_hunter [Reply | View]
YES!!!
Finally, after several months, I was able to install Mac OS X Panther 10.3 on pearpc 0.3.1 (I transfered it to pearpc 0.4pre)
Wei-Meng's manual contains some mistakes. You have to remove the line 13 and 15 from your configuration file (otherwise, the mouse won't work), the screen size (emulator) must be 800x600 and so that pearpc won't crash, I recomend you to use 0.3.1 to install mac os x (after, you can run your conf. file in 0.4, if you want. (otherwise, the mouse won't work).
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It worked, but...
2007-05-05 17:05:34 Yaroslav_the_hunter [Reply | View]
YES!!!
Finally, after several months, I was able to install Mac OS X Panther 10.3 on pearpc 0.3.1 (I transfered it to pearpc 0.4pre)
Wei-Meng's manual contains some mistakes. You have to remove the line 13 and 15 from your configuration file (otherwise, the mouse won't work), the screen size (emulator) must be 800x600 and so that pearpc won't crash, I reccomend you to use 0.3.1 to install mac os x (after, you can run your conf. file in 0.4, if you want. (otherwise, the mouse won't work).
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It worked, but...
2007-05-05 17:05:21 Yaroslav_the_hunter [Reply | View]
YES!!!
Finally, after several months, I was able to install Mac OS X Panther 10.3 on pearpc 0.3.1 (I transfered it to pearpc 0.4pre)
Wei-Meng's manual contains some mistakes. You have to remove the line 13 and 15 from your configuration file (otherwise, the mouse won't work), the screen size (emulator) must be 800x600 and so that pearpc won't crash, I reccomend you to use 0.3.1 to install mac os x (after, you can run your conf. file in 0.4, if you want. (otherwise, the mouse won't work).
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SOOOOOOO CLOSE!
2007-05-05 02:29:53 Dicko21 [Reply | View]
I got so close to starting the install. I ran the config file, chose to boot from the disc, did that, started up with the apple llgo an the loading animation, then all of a sudden the emulator just quits and the console says <warning> Restart!. Ideas?
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Boot file
2007-04-28 03:51:03 gizmo74 [Reply | View]
i am using PearPc, i have followed the instuctions
carfully, but when i come to run it says 'cannot find boot file'.
can anyone help me with this.
thanks.
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Boot file
2007-08-17 00:46:50 phreakdb [Reply | View]
it depends on several factors. right now I am installing. Firstly, if youa re using pearpc control panel, then you will want to make sure that the checkbox at the bottom that cd device installed or something like that is checked. secondly, you will want to make sure that the file box is pointing toward an image of whatever version you are using. Thirdly, and this is the most important. Make sure that you actually have an image that you can install from.
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ISO images of Mac os X
2007-04-24 02:07:24 davidclangley [Reply | View]
Hi
I am all set to get mac os x up and running using pear pc. The problem is that i cant create iso images of the mac os x cd's. I have tried winimage and nero.
Any suggestions
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Can't get control panal to work
2007-04-13 13:16:23 plop1234 [Reply | View]
I did every thing it said but as soon as I'm about to save the config file it says "Runtime Error 75 Path/File access error"
Somebody help!!!
PS
I am running Vista Home Premium
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Can't get control panal to work
2007-04-13 13:15:24 plop1234 [Reply | View]
I did every thing it said but as soon as I'm about to save the config file it says "Runtime Error 75 Path/File access error"
Somebody help!!!
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Cant downoad Image
2007-04-12 14:46:05 ClarkB [Reply | View]
I tried to go to the website provided but it wasnt working.... I'm also wondering if i download just the Image is that all i need to install Mac on my Windows Vista Basic? And truly all i want Mac for is GarageBand because when my band and i Use acid pro it just sucks.... If anyone can help me Email me at Clarkbechtle@hotmail.com
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thanks for da macosx on the pc
2007-03-28 08:58:03 chaoszero [Reply | View]
ive really tryed it and it you works just like you said.if there is anything i can do to help just let my know.and for all the people that say we are blind because it says powerpc g3.then you are dumb because it is trickin the computer into thinkin that it is a real mac.da.and ive scene it my self i went to about this mac and it shows the same thing.
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Just to add from my last comment
2007-03-24 19:09:15 billy901 [Reply | View]
The person says they installed it on a 933 Mhz machine, a 1.7 Ghz machine and a 3.0 Ghz machine. Yup, definitely a scam!
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Seriously... Look at the screenshot people
2007-03-24 19:05:39 billy901 [Reply | View]
Is everyone blind? have they been paying attention to the screenshots? If you look carefully at the one that has all the system information displayed, it says that it's running on a PowerPC G3 1.1 Ghz. It's not Mac running on a PC. This is some kind of scam. The guy clearly took a screenshot from his Mac and sent it to his PC to make it look like Mac running on a PC. -
Seriously... Look at the screenshot people
2008-03-22 18:49:02 garethn [Reply | View]
Omg. Just because you can't get it working. You must have a bum .ISO file or something. Btw how are you supposed to get it working if you buy a copy of the OS, you can't use the native CD ROM, and unless you make an .ISO file in Mac OS X and transfer over then you can't do it. And if you could do that then why are you trying to install inside an Emulator?
It works, the instructions are fine, I did it myself. I even installed natively on my PC
My PC:
2.66GHz Intel Celeron D
1GB DDR RAM
80GB IDE HDD
Insert DVD, press Enter, wait, loads, install. Idiots -
Seriously... Look at the screenshot people
2007-11-04 16:52:24 MRCORVETTE [Reply | View]
Note that an emulation does not reflect the true specs of the base unit. The apple os simulates auto on the 3gb/6gb image. My unit works great and has the OS10 VER. 10.4.9 WORKING on the 6gb image on top of VISTA! Thanks, Mike! -
Seriously... Look at the screenshot people
2007-08-22 06:37:19 cboxgo [Reply | View]
not a scam... i ran this in emulation mode on my acer laptop and it ran fine. it was just a bit slow. :( -
Seriously... Look at the screenshot people
2007-04-06 19:01:26 Josh15 [Reply | View]
This isn't a scam. I ran OSX on my PC too. The computer i put it on had a 1.6Ghz processor but OSX said it was a 600Mhz G4 processor. -
Seriously... Look at the screenshot people
2007-03-24 19:42:25 hexium [Reply | View]
No seriously, are you stupid or something? It's an emulator. It's supposed to emulate a G3 or G4 otherwise this specific version of OS-X would not run at all (remember that he's using a PowerPC version, not the x86 version)
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HELP!!!!
2007-03-01 20:08:02 demonskater54 [Reply | View]
Ok i did everything it show and tells to do in the instuctions. When i go to run my file pearpc output configuration pops up and nothing happens after that. The pearpc output has been up for an hour and says nothing and does nothing. I also am running windows vista ultiment.
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Reading the Discs
2007-02-02 22:53:37 chrismac [Reply | View]
I recently purchased the mac operating system for use with this emulator. I installed all other components, but could not get my computer (sony vaio) to read anything off the mac disc. I installed mac drive, but still nothing. Is there anything I need to do after the instalation of mac drive to make the discs apear in my computer, thanks. -
Reading the Discs
2007-02-13 18:00:27 mr.element [Reply | View]
Download transmac from downloads.com aka cnet it will let you read the disk and burn an image file onto your cpu through the tools section of the program.
its is 30 days for free and then 40 bucks to buy but i dont think ill ever have any use for it again.
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Reading the Discs
2007-02-02 22:45:51 chrismac [Reply | View]
I recently purchased the mac operating system for use with this emulator. I installed all other components, but could not get my computer (sony vaio) to read anything off the mac disc. I installed mac drive, but still nothing. Is there anything I need to do after the instalation of mac drive to make the discs apear in my computer, thanks.
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Reading the Discs
2007-02-02 22:45:49 chrismac [Reply | View]
I recently purchased the mac operating system for use with this emulator. I installed all other components, but could not get my computer (sony vaio) to read anything off the mac disc. I installed mac drive, but still nothing. Is there anything I need to do after the instalation of mac drive to make the discs apear in my computer, thanks.
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i need help please
2007-02-02 06:03:26 ivin8 [Reply | View]
this message appear
GenuineIntel
CMOV MMX SSE SSE2
*** 60 **
*** 60 **
[CPU/MMU] new pagetable: sdr1 = 0x00300003
[CPU/MMU] new pagetable: sdr1 accepted
[CPU/MMU] number of pages: 2^15 pagetable_start: 0x00300000 size: 2^18
[IO/PROM] <Warning> Can't boot a partition.
Try bootmethod 'force' and specify a 'prom_loadfile' in your config-file...
cannot find boot file.
what should i do and how can i create partition
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help!!!
2007-01-31 11:10:59 computer-freebe [Reply | View]
carnt get it to work comes up with this help!!1
AuthenticAMD
CMOV MMX 3DNOW 3DNOW+ SSE SSE2 SSE3
[CPU/MMU] new pagetable: sdr1 = 0x00300003
[CPU/MMU] new pagetable: sdr1 accepted
[CPU/MMU] number of pages: 2^15 pagetable_start: 0x00300000 size: 2^18
start: 512
start: 32768
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
start: 36864
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_HFS
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_HFS
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_HFS
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_HFS
start: 785977344
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_HFS
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_HFS
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_HFS
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_HFS
[CPU/CPU] execution started at 06601e10
[IO/PROM] <Warning> 05800000 in use!
[IO/PROM] <Error> memory->claim failed!
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Installing Mac OS Clasic 9 on Pear PC
2008-08-21 11:53:45 Koman [Reply | View]
I know it's old but Mac OS 9.0 is the only Version of Mac OS i have, i've intalled Pear PC and extracted the Mac OS 9 CD to a ISO i just need a litle Help, ive already configued pear pc as demonstrated on youtube for os X Tiger, i figured it sholud work the same since 10.3 is also a PPC arcitecture as well but now when i try to boot up OS9 the output screen reades
This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License version 2 as published by
the Free Software Foundation.
This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
GNU General Public License for more details.
You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software
Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111 USA
CentaurHauls
CMOV MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3
[CPU/MMU] new pagetable: sdr1 = 0x00300003
[CPU/MMU] new pagetable: sdr1 accepted
[CPU/MMU] number of pages: 2^15 pagetable_start: 0x00300000 size: 2^18
start: 512
start: 32768
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_Driver43
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_Driver43
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_Driver43
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_Driver43
getStartBlock: 4 Apple_Driver43
getStartBlock: 5 Apple_Driver43
getStartBlock: 6 Apple_Driver43
getStartBlock: 7 Apple_Driver43
getStartBlock: 8 Apple_Driver43
getStartBlock: 9 Apple_Driver43
start: 61440
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_Driver43_CD
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_Driver43_CD
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_Driver43_CD
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_Driver43_CD
getStartBlock: 4 Apple_Driver43_CD
getStartBlock: 5 Apple_Driver43_CD
getStartBlock: 6 Apple_Driver43_CD
getStartBlock: 7 Apple_Driver43_CD
getStartBlock: 8 Apple_Driver43_CD
getStartBlock: 9 Apple_Driver43_CD
start: 0
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 4 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 5 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 6 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 7 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 8 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 9 Apple_Void
start: 133120
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 4 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 5 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 6 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 7 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 8 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 9 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
start: 161792
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 4 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 5 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 6 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 7 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 8 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 9 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
start: 233472
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_Patches
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_Patches
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_Patches
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_Patches
getStartBlock: 4 Apple_Patches
getStartBlock: 5 Apple_Patches
getStartBlock: 6 Apple_Patches
getStartBlock: 7 Apple_Patches
getStartBlock: 8 Apple_Patches
getStartBlock: 9 Apple_Patches
start: 0
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 4 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 5 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 6 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 7 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 8 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 9 Apple_Void
start: 671084544
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 4 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 5 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 6 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 7 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 8 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 9 Apple_Free
cannot find boot file.
The ppc.cfg File reads:
#Mac OS 9
# Created with PearPC Control Panel
#C:\Pear PC\ppc.exe
#FinderIcon
#No SDL
pci_ide0_master_installed = 1
pci_ide0_master_image = "C:\Pear PC\MacHD.img"
pci_ide0_master_type = "hd"
memory_size = 0x20000000
ppc_start_resolution = "1280x1024x32"
redraw_interval_msec = 60
prom_driver_graphic = "C:\Pear PC\video.x"
ppc_start_full_screen = 0
key_toggle_mouse_grab = "F12"
key_toggle_full_screen = "Alt+Return"
key_change_cd_0 = "none"
cpu_pvr = 0x00088302
pci_usb_installed = 1
prom_bootmethod = "auto"
prom_env_bootargs = ""
prom_env_machargs = ""
nvram_file = "nvram"
pci_ide0_slave_installed = 1
pci_ide0_slave_image = "C:\Pear PC\Mac OS 9.iso"
pci_ide0_slave_type = "cdrom"
Please Help This Is THe ONLY Emulator That Will Support OS 9.1
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Installing Mac OS Clasic 9 on Pear PC
2008-08-21 11:53:30 Koman [Reply | View]
I know it's old but Mac OS 9.0 is the only Version of Mac OS i have, i've intalled Pear PC and extracted the Mac OS 9 CD to a ISO i just need a litle Help, ive already configued pear pc as demonstrated on youtube for os X Tiger, i figured it sholud work the same since 10.3 is also a PPC arcitecture as well but now when i try to boot up OS9 the output screen reades
This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License version 2 as published by
the Free Software Foundation.
This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
GNU General Public License for more details.
You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software
Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111 USA
CentaurHauls
CMOV MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3
[CPU/MMU] new pagetable: sdr1 = 0x00300003
[CPU/MMU] new pagetable: sdr1 accepted
[CPU/MMU] number of pages: 2^15 pagetable_start: 0x00300000 size: 2^18
start: 512
start: 32768
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_Driver43
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_Driver43
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_Driver43
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_Driver43
getStartBlock: 4 Apple_Driver43
getStartBlock: 5 Apple_Driver43
getStartBlock: 6 Apple_Driver43
getStartBlock: 7 Apple_Driver43
getStartBlock: 8 Apple_Driver43
getStartBlock: 9 Apple_Driver43
start: 61440
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_Driver43_CD
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_Driver43_CD
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_Driver43_CD
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_Driver43_CD
getStartBlock: 4 Apple_Driver43_CD
getStartBlock: 5 Apple_Driver43_CD
getStartBlock: 6 Apple_Driver43_CD
getStartBlock: 7 Apple_Driver43_CD
getStartBlock: 8 Apple_Driver43_CD
getStartBlock: 9 Apple_Driver43_CD
start: 0
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 4 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 5 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 6 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 7 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 8 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 9 Apple_Void
start: 133120
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 4 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 5 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 6 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 7 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 8 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 9 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
start: 161792
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 4 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 5 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 6 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 7 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 8 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
getStartBlock: 9 Apple_Driver_ATAPI
start: 233472
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_Patches
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_Patches
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_Patches
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_Patches
getStartBlock: 4 Apple_Patches
getStartBlock: 5 Apple_Patches
getStartBlock: 6 Apple_Patches
getStartBlock: 7 Apple_Patches
getStartBlock: 8 Apple_Patches
getStartBlock: 9 Apple_Patches
start: 0
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 4 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 5 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 6 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 7 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 8 Apple_Void
getStartBlock: 9 Apple_Void
start: 671084544
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 4 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 5 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 6 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 7 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 8 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 9 Apple_Free
cannot find boot file.
The ppc.cfg File reads:
#Mac OS 9
# Created with PearPC Control Panel
#C:\Pear PC\ppc.exe
#FinderIcon
#No SDL
pci_ide0_master_installed = 1
pci_ide0_master_image = "C:\Pear PC\MacHD.img"
pci_ide0_master_type = "hd"
memory_size = 0x20000000
ppc_start_resolution = "1280x1024x32"
redraw_interval_msec = 60
prom_driver_graphic = "C:\Pear PC\video.x"
ppc_start_full_screen = 0
key_toggle_mouse_grab = "F12"
key_toggle_full_screen = "Alt+Return"
key_change_cd_0 = "none"
cpu_pvr = 0x00088302
pci_usb_installed = 1
prom_bootmethod = "auto"
prom_env_bootargs = ""
prom_env_machargs = ""
nvram_file = "nvram"
pci_ide0_slave_installed = 1
pci_ide0_slave_image = "C:\Pear PC\Mac OS 9.iso"
pci_ide0_slave_type = "cdrom"
Please Help This Is THe ONLY Emulator That Will Support OS 9.1
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copying Mac ox s with windows
2007-01-29 15:19:55 redz [Reply | View]
can i use windows to make a copy of the Mac os x disc i try but windows can not read the disk in the cd-rom
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Mac OS X
2007-01-27 16:54:32 moldyheady [Reply | View]
Can someone email me their Os X image?
I cant find one anywhere.. I know you have to buy one... but its too expensive. Someone send it to brainlesstoonjames@yahoo.com please. This would greatly please me. I also tried to torrent it, but it takes way too long. Expected estimation time was 4 days and somethin'. Someone please help me. I need imovie for a school project. This would greatly please me.
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OSX up nd running !
2007-01-20 22:48:38 wanted [Reply | View]
well i was able to install OSX 10.4 Tiger on my my amd 64 3000+. all the installation went smoothly and i was using OSX in less than an hour ! I didnt had any failed attempts or any problems at all ! but have tough luck with networking till now. :-)
cheers !!
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Help me...
2007-01-20 14:18:31 moldyheady [Reply | View]
First, I wanna know if there is iMovie on it. That is the reason why i want os x on my pc. I do not really get how to do it. Can u like send me a video of yourself doing it. Or can u make it even more detailed. It would be a great help for me. Thank you. Please help me.
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Dont bother with pear PC
2007-01-16 08:49:59 tzag [Reply | View]
Since apple has introduced intel chips, OS X has support for them so you can now run OS X Tiger on a pc without an emulation (you may have problems on some AMD chips like AMD Athlon 64).
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Mac on PC with out pear pc
2007-01-15 12:16:58 tzag [Reply | View]
All you people that uses pear pc should try putting OS X tiger (i got leopard working) on to your pc with ot an emulator or a pre-installed operating system. If you would like to try it go to: http://www.uneasysilence.com/os-x-proven-hacked-and-running-on-an-ordinary-pc/
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did it!!
2007-01-11 16:32:25 ciropanza [Reply | View]
So cool I've manage to make it work finally..mac osx 10.4.1 finally runs! cool but not much of use.. well network doesn't work, dvds are not recognized.. it's really slow, so slow I can't even play a chess match. I think unless I'll be able to make it run natively it won't really change my life. And to run it natively there is a lot of issues about how to make all the periferals to work.. how to get drivers and have mac to recognize videocard, network card, usbs, sound card.... well nice step by step walktrought to have it to run, and many thanks to whoever wrote pearpc.. really good job!!
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Error in Config file
2006-12-04 13:59:05 hungry4cheese [Reply | View]
After I set up my config file the way it shows and then try to start it, it says:
P:\PearPC\WORKPL~1.CFG: unknown identifier 'ppc_start_full_screen' in line 13.
usage: ppc configfile
I dont know how to fix this. I have Mac OS X tiger copied into the folder. could someone help me pls.
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Help
2006-10-23 07:11:59 aewu2g [Reply | View]
I installed the os to the 6 gb image file and now when I try to load the os from the image file I get this cpu/cpu error machine check exception. And I can't get past it. Does anyone know why it's doing this and what I need to do to fix it.
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Running Mac OS On a PC already having Linux-Fedora OS
2006-10-18 22:54:11 Siraj03 [Reply | View]
Hello Sir,
I have linux-fedora OS running in my System and i want Mac OS also in it so that i can do some Applescripting in it. Now is this possible? If so what i have to do?
Please replay me sir Thanking you
from Siraj
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Run time Error
2006-10-18 10:24:07 Cr41g [Reply | View]
I keep getting run time error 76 evertime i get to the last phase of installing please help?
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Can u help me
2006-10-13 13:06:45 nayrkk [Reply | View]
I keep getting this error when I Know I have set up the config just fine
c:\ppc.cfg: unknown identifier 'ppc_start_full_screen' in line 13.
usage: ppc configfile
How do I fix this so it will boot up?
Someone Please help! :(
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slow road to success
2006-10-12 21:30:56 Fifel_E [Reply | View]
i got my version to work....it just took 9 friggen hours. definetly worth it though.
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S.O.S
2006-10-12 18:49:01 lukezz [Reply | View]
HELP,
i download i get as far as double click on the icon then an MS Dos windows flashes then after that windows is still normal but every time it does that
please help if u know how to fix this problem!!!
Thanks
LukeZz
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Help!!
2006-10-01 17:13:16 OReillyAnon [Reply | View]
I have 2 Install discs, do I iso them seperatley or as one? whenever i try to boot of disk one through the console it says in cannot boot! someone plz give me their aim name so they can walk me through it. email me at fencing1@comcast.net
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Pls. help
2006-09-26 13:00:59 gaos [Reply | View]
I was able to reach the part where Mac Screen appears with an animation as if it is preparing to install but then a new screen will appear prompting me to restart my pc which I did but when my pc restarted, it did not continue the installation. I have always love to have a Mac but I cant afford it thats why when I saw that you can run mac on pc, I immediately DL the files needed. Hope you cal help me. Thanks
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All good until...
2006-09-22 21:16:03 ThomasEbeyer [Reply | View]
yeah it was all going good until this poped up...
GenuineIntel
CMOV MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3
[CPU/MMU] new pagetable: sdr1 = 0x00300003
[CPU/MMU] new pagetable: sdr1 accepted
[CPU/MMU] number of pages: 2^15 pagetable_start: 0x00300000 size: 2^18
start: 512
start: 32768
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_HFS
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_HFS
start: 512
start: 32768
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_Free
start: 188416
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_HFS
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_HFS
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_HFS
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_HFS
start: 403668992
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 2 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 3 Apple_Free
getStartBlock: 0 Apple_HFS
getStartBlock: 1 Apple_HFS
[IO/PROM] <Error> can't open boot file
it couldnt boot the file, help someone? -
All good until...
2006-11-10 06:23:26 Neonnic [Reply | View]
I Just got the same...
I just use the normal settings as told..
[IO/PROM] <Error> can't open boot file
searched on google but nothing there.
Please help me. Mail me at Neonnic@gmail.com
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All good until...
2006-11-10 06:18:47 Neonnic [Reply | View]
I Just got the same...
I just use the normal settings as told..
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All good until...
2007-01-07 12:16:17 biggorron [Reply | View]
i got this error too i got it working by using a different cd iamge the on i had must of been bad iso. i ended up dling a .dmg which i had to use ultraiso to convert it to iso. now i am just waiting to see if it will install. -
All good until...
2007-02-01 06:34:40 artem.pugachev [Reply | View]
So was it successful?
I have this error to:
So, how did work in your way?
[IO/PROM] <Error> can't open boot file
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blank error??
2006-09-15 16:28:11 casey967 [Reply | View]
hey I tried booting it off the CD but it gave me this:
GenuineIntel
CMOV MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3
[IO/IDE] <Error> C:\PearPC\pearpc-6gib.img: could not open file (No error)
I made sure I did everything right but I dont know what's wrong. if anybody knows what I should do email me: casey967@hotmail.com
thanks
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i cant boot
2006-08-19 23:11:12 rik_dev [Reply | View]
hi.
thanks for the great job.but the problem with me is ihai i cant boot up.it szys something like-invalid partition or cant boot from here.what should i do know?plz help.
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i cant boot
2006-08-30 06:09:32 ASHER [Reply | View]
HI
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i cant boot
2006-10-01 17:14:22 OReillyAnon [Reply | View]
me too! -
i cant boot
2006-12-13 03:01:38 apdubey [Reply | View]
same problem I am also getting and i tried it many time but not able to go further than the first restart screen is there any other way to go ahead than this step or is there any hack there for the same.
If yes please let us know.
Thanks in advance for your support.
AP
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Intel or PPC ?
2006-08-09 17:06:27 WonderBill [Reply | View]
Does the OS X iso need to be Intel based or PPC ?
or does it matter ?
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can't get MAC OSX Panther installed
2006-08-04 04:09:22 kdog1 [Reply | View]
Hi
I followed all the steps and then it looked as though it was going through fine. It started to get to the end of the installation and and then Pear PC Shut Down. I tried to go in to the PearPC Control Panel and run it again but know i keep getting the message
GenuineIntel
CMOV MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3
[IO/IDE] <Error> C:\PearPC\macosx_3gb.img: could not open file (No error)
This is my config file:-
#Mac OSX
# Created with PearPC Control Panel
#C:\PearPC\ppc.exe
#FinderIcon
#No SDL
pci_ide0_master_installed = 1
pci_ide0_master_image = "C:\PearPC\macosx_3gb.img"
pci_ide0_master_type = "hd"
memory_size = 0xFF00000
ppc_start_resolution = "800x600x32"
redraw_interval_msec = 60
prom_driver_graphic = "C:\PearPC\video.x"
ppc_start_full_screen = 0
key_toggle_mouse_grab = "F12"
key_toggle_full_screen = "Alt+Return"
key_change_cd_0 = "none"
cpu_pvr = 0x00088302
pci_rtl8139_installed = 1
pci_rtl8139_mac = "de:ad:ca:fe:12:35"
pci_usb_installed = 1
prom_bootmethod = "select"
prom_env_bootargs = ""
prom_env_machargs = ""
nvram_file = "nvram"
pci_ide0_slave_installed = 1
pci_ide0_slave_image = "C:\PearPC\MacOSXCD1.ISO"
pci_ide0_slave_type = "cdrom"
Please can anyone send me advice to Tim_Kimpton@hotmail.com
Thanks
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Hard Disk Image
2006-08-03 13:05:14 HockeyInJune [Reply | View]
I am a |\|00|3 at Macs. I just want to check it out and play with it a little bit. I do not understand the whole Hard Disk Image thing. Would somebody please explain what a Hard Disk Image is and what is does. Is it the same as a new partition? Can I use a new partition instead?
Please feel free to contact me any way you like
HockeyInJune@yahoo.com
AIM: HockeyInJune
ICQ: HockeyInJune
YIM: HockeyInJune
MSN: HockeyInJune@yahoo.com
Thanx in advance!
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Hard Disk Image
2006-08-03 13:05:05 HockeyInJune [Reply | View]
I am a |\|00|3 at Macs. I just want to check it out and play with it a little bit. I do not understand the whole Hard Disk Image thing. Would somebody please explain what a Hard Disk Image is and what is does. Is it the same as a new partition? Can I use a new partition instead?
Please feel free to contact me any way you like
HockeyInJune@yahoo.com
AIM: HockeyInJune
ICQ: HockeyInJune
YIM: HockeyInJune
MSN: HockeyInJune@yahoo.com
Thanx in advance!
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So close!
2006-07-21 20:06:52 chris365 [Reply | View]
Ok. So I went out and bought Software instalation disks of panther os x. I put them into my cd-rom drive and the computer thinks the drive is empty. Then I downloaded MacDrive 6, the program claims it only needs to be set up, then it will recognize any mac disk. I must be missing something though because im unable to get MagicISO to recognize any information from the panther mac os x cd. If you have ANY advice please email me: swim861@yahoo.com
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Forgot
2006-07-06 02:04:51 crashedata [Reply | View]
I forgot to add that to install it nativly you MUST have alot of space on your hard disk.
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Yay
2006-07-06 01:59:33 crashedata [Reply | View]
I sucessfully did this earlier today. After doing this I noticed something. Yes it does run FAIRLY fast. Not as fast as if it was native though. However, it has some problems with crashing... alot. So I quested out to figure out if their was a way to install it nativly. It took about 3 hours of looking through google results but I did find some stuff to do it. Another six hours later and I was able to dual boot into Mac OS X without running windows at all on a PC. This did however require several third party drivers and emulators for the OS X system itself to get it running right with the video card, motherboard, etc. It did run much faster then the windows emulator though. It also required a new boot loader, a linux partition and a striped down version of the newest version of Redhat Linux. I am glad I already had a copy of that on a disk. But, I got it working. The steps I had to go through after the install are: Boot into linux. Go to m0sx.rpm then go to MOsX it will restart your machine out of linux and into OSX. It was heck to find all of this stuff but I did do it. I only recomend it if you have ALOT of time on your hands and nothing better to do. -
Yay
2007-10-09 16:52:04 Sacl [Reply | View]
please send me the instuctions on how to run mac natively!!!
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Yay
2007-09-22 13:48:20 SparkyG [Reply | View]
so interested in your findings can you send me the instructions on how to install? riasage@hotmail.com -
Yay
2007-04-28 23:12:11 vs49688 [Reply | View]
could u please send me instructions on how to do this. vs49688@yahoo.com.au
vs49688 -
Yay
2007-03-01 04:52:20 Patrick10 [Reply | View]
I would love to know how also. it would be best if you could post a link, but I would like an email if you cant post a link.
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Yay
2007-01-11 16:37:33 ciropanza [Reply | View]
have u got all the steps posted somewere, or could you mail me at lukeflighthigh@yahoo.co.uk .. I'll really appreciate.. love to do it myself.
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Yay
2007-01-11 10:47:52 soofire [Reply | View]
Hiya,
Amazing,if this really works i don't even mind putting in the time.
Could you drop me a quick how: to email?
soofire@hotmail.com
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Yay
2006-12-05 14:45:15 hungry4cheese [Reply | View]
OMG thats amazing how u actually got mac to run natively. could you pls send me a reply on my email at benpalfi@hotmail.com
If you coul do this for me i would be so happy.
THANKS!! -
Yay
2006-12-05 10:12:04 TimmyChunga [Reply | View]
could also send me the instructions on how to do this... soccerboy82492@aol.com -
Yay
2006-12-05 10:11:49 TimmyChunga [Reply | View]
could also send me the instructions on how to do this... soccerboy82492@aol.com -
Yay
2006-11-06 01:05:56 MacMan94 [Reply | View]
PLEASE!!!, Could you sent me the exact guide to do this with all links to the downloads. I REALLY want to run os x at full speed, but i can't find how on google. My email is
chris-rock94@hotmail.com
PLEASE ANSWER FAST, thanks -
Yay
2006-10-15 16:58:37 smggoin [Reply | View]
please send me instructions as well...
much appreciated -
Yay
2006-09-07 13:25:11 nachos111 [Reply | View]
Can you please send me the exact instructions to do this as well? I would love to run Mac OS X on my windows based computer as its own OS. Thanks. -
Yay
2006-08-02 12:10:48 sheni7 [Reply | View]
Hey I just read your post and would REALLY appreciate it if you could tell me exactly how you did what you did. Could you give me the links to the sites where you downloaded all the software emulators and instructions as to how to properly install each one like you did. I am prepared to put in the time to get the job done as long as I know what I have to do to get it done.
Thank you,
sheni7@yahoo.com -
Yay
2006-12-29 12:18:22 enrageddan [Reply | View]
Hey I just read your post and would REALLY appreciate it if you could tell me exactly how you did what you did. Could you give me the links to the sites where you downloaded all the software emulators and instructions as to how to properly install each one like you did. I am prepared to put in the time to get the job done as long as I know what I have to do to get it done.
Thank you,
enrageddan@gmail.com
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Yay
2006-12-29 12:17:55 enrageddan [Reply | View]
Hey I just read your post and would REALLY appreciate it if you could tell me exactly how you did what you did. Could you give me the links to the sites where you downloaded all the software emulators and instructions as to how to properly install each one like you did. I am prepared to put in the time to get the job done as long as I know what I have to do to get it done.
Thank you,
enrageddan@gmail.com
(haha sorry pretty much stole your response, sheni7...)
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please help
2006-06-24 12:40:11 cdstano [Reply | View]
hi.. i have followed everything down to where i need to create an ISO file of the OS X cd. i am really stuck on how to do this and have used several programs. I have the origional installation cd of Mac OS X but of course my laptop wont read it. I got my m8 to do a copy of it on his Mac so that it can be read by windows. however i am still not having a lot of luck reating an ISO file out of that. everytime i seem to make one my laptop wants to open it with win.RAR and it is recognising it as a RAR file. can anyone please help. reply or email cdstano@gmail.com. many thanks
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Just asking!
2006-06-23 18:04:32 loadedmutha [Reply | View]
Hi there!I like to ask you something.Can someone of you send me on my home address copy of Mac OS X operating system if that is legal?If can please mail me on s.viktorijoski@mail.com.Thanks and God bless!!!
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OSX Install
2006-06-23 17:03:24 pubichare [Reply | View]
I installed OSX Darwin natively on my PC. I Formatted the drive and just installed it. My PC is an Athlon 64 3200+ processor a Biostar MB with Nforce ultra chipset ATI Radeon 1300 pro vidcard. The machine ran OSX like a champ and it is smoking fast. My only problem is the network! I cannot get it to recognize any ethernet adapter, usb or otherwise. Everything else works fine! Any idea how to get it to connect to a network? I am a MAC dummy,
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OSX Install
2007-01-27 17:20:42 deltaflyer [Reply | View]
I originally had the same problem with the network, but found another tutorial that explained how to get the network working. Here's a link:
http://os-emulation.net/pearpc/web/networkosx.html
The upshot is you have to install a program in Windows that creates another ethernet adapter which Mac OS uses.
Unfortunately you'll have to use a different configuration file to boot into Mac OS. PearPC came with a config file called "ppc.example" (openable in wordpad, it's screwy-looking in notepad). The os-emulation site tells you which changes to make in order to make the internet work in Mac OS.
http://os-emulation.net/pearpc/web/installX.html
Hope this helps.
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img ???
2006-06-17 06:09:41 capthavoc [Reply | View]
I tried to download the suggested img but the link isn,t working ?
and im not sure what is meant by you need a legal version (I do have it btw
But how do i make a img ?
my windows pc cannot read a mac disk ?
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THANKS, good explanations, works fine!
2006-06-12 14:15:48 vacuità [Reply | View]
Thanks a lot for the detailed explanation.
no magic stuf, only follow the steps (appart from the link for the image that is not working).
it is really slow, but... who cares!
so thanks again.
(i've tested it with the last vs of pearPC.)
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succes ,but a litle slow....
2006-05-17 21:08:45 carlos206 [Reply | View]
hi,i´was able to run mac os x tiger whit pearpc ,on my p4 2.4 512mb(single channel) with VIA PT800 chipset ,i´was able to pass all the obstacles,all works ok but when i check my procerssor on osx it say that i have a 860MHZ G4 CPU ,why ? if i have a 2400MHZ CPU? how can i´do for speed up to 2400mhz?..
PD: mac don´t recognize my audio card....
thanks bye ,Carlos from Argentina
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succes ,but a litle slow....
2006-05-17 21:04:27 carlos206 [Reply | View]
hi, i´make work mac os x tiger on my p4 2.4 512mb with via pt880 chipset ,i´was able to pass all the obstacles,all works ok but when i check my procerssor on osx it say that i have a 860MHZ G4 CPU ,why ? if i have a 2400MHZ CPU?
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mac os x
2006-05-11 23:47:10 rameez [Reply | View]
how should i install mac os x on win xp.please give me replay
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the big question
2006-05-05 12:04:49 saywhat [Reply | View]
Maybe I missed the information here but could someone tell me if this will make it possible to run Mac-specific programs? I really need to run my Final Cut Pro off of my PC.
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installation pauses
2006-04-27 17:25:34 ericthebase [Reply | View]
ok, so everything works fine until i get to the installation. its geta all the way to then end and then when is says "Running Installer Script" it seems like it just freezes. i left it rin overnight, and all the next day, but it makes no progress. i need HELP!!!
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cannot open boot file from my iso
2006-04-22 19:17:13 kpa05 [Reply | View]
any reason for this error? i have tried 2 dif iso's
they are MacOs 9.1 and 9.2 from my mac that died.
has anyone gotten these distros to work?
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Succes!
2006-04-22 06:04:54 duffo [Reply | View]
Ahh, finally it worked!
But illegaly sloooow!!
I think I drive in to the city and buy a Mac Mini Intel instead... and use Boot Camp so I can use both Windows XP and Mac...
Thank for a GREAT guide, good job!
Bye for now!!
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Install
2006-04-21 03:12:47 duffo [Reply | View]
When i tried to install Mac OS, i have no harddrive to select to install it on... what do i do??
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Install
2006-07-24 09:53:55 Strand123 [Reply | View]
You have to create a virtual hard drive -
Install
2007-10-21 06:59:07 markey164 [Reply | View]
I had this problem, even though i had created a virtual drive.
I realised that, you then have to go into Utilities->Disk Utility. Your 3 or 6GB virtual disk should be visible here. You then need to select it and create a partition on it, then choose to format it as MAC OS Extended (journalled). Takes about 10 mins on a 6GB virtual disk.
Once you've done this, an available hard disk will magically appear to on the installer!!
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Help!!
2006-04-19 10:55:38 duffo [Reply | View]
When i tried to start a "PearPC Output Console" comes up and says:
"[IO/PROM] <Error> memory->claim failed!"
What is wrong? Please help!
My specs:
XP home
512mb ram
pentium 4 - 2.52Ghz
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GARAGE BAND!!!
2006-04-16 11:56:12 ericthebase [Reply | View]
is it possible to load garageband or iLife on the emulated Mac OS X? if so, please let me know...ericthebase@netscape.net
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The Solution To All Of These Problems
2006-04-07 12:43:11 ChrisS2k [Reply | View]
I have Mac OS X Running PERFECTLY on my Apple Laptop. :) There is a simple way to solve this:
>Sell Your Old Computer
>Get A Fast, New Intel Mac
>Keep Your Win XP Boot Disk
>Emulate Windows on Mac with Boot Camp
Trust me, I hated Mac for YEARS!!! I finally got the guts to get one when I had the chance, and everything, even WINDOWS, runs better then a PC with the same spex.
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doesnt boot up!!!
2006-04-06 16:10:40 Topher2007 [Reply | View]
when i start the actual ppc program i get the boot loader with the partitions that i can boot from......which do i choose? I pick the cd and it boots for about 5 mins and i get a cut in half folder icon in the center of the screen....if i choose the hd image i get an error that says i cant boot the file. Someone help me please.
My specs
p4 3.4ghz
200g hdd
radeon x850xt pe
2g corsair ram.
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install files from cd howto
2006-04-04 11:34:02 terryjak [Reply | View]
Hi 4 hours down the line osx 10.4 runs on my amd 2gig 1.5gig ram 40 gig harddrive os xp pc.now how do you install anything on osx have macdrive on but no cd icon shows in osx when cd, mac or windows format is inserted just shows in windows only,can you install and run programes in osx?Pray tell.
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Partition hard drive for Mac OS X install.
2006-03-31 14:35:00 bosston [Reply | View]
I ran the install and setup everything correctly and am at the Select the Destination volume to install Mac OS X Screen but don't have a volume to select. Is the install just really slow or do I have to partition my drive to have at least 6 gig of free space? -
Partition hard drive for Mac OS X install.
2006-04-01 17:25:22 bosston [Reply | View]
I figured it out. You have to format the image with the Disk Utility option.
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HELP
2006-03-29 18:03:38 offspringer9126 [Reply | View]
i can't get the link to work for a hard disk image and i dunno where else to get it sum one help me
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so far so good
2006-03-15 10:12:14 PC-Renegade [Reply | View]
Everything worked fine with me, even could use G4 emulation, but i'm stack when it prompt me for the 2nd Panther CD, i'd create the image and named Panther2.iso, but nothing, even renamed the images so the 2nd be panther1.iso and did not work, what can i do, is there any way to install the OS using just the CD1 ???, can be installed the other option (as alternate language) after....
PLEASE HELP !!! i'll love to run OSX on my "Friggin" COMPAQ.....
THANK YOU VERY MUCH, and sorry by my "TARZAN-LIKE" english.
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Image file is always corrupt..
2006-03-06 22:21:48 Supaman [Reply | View]
hi, i've tried burning the patched .iso file to dvd 5 times now...every time nero says it was successful, but windows explorer won't let me look at the drive letter or anything; saying the "file may be corrupt"
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Image file is always corrupt..
2006-03-15 10:22:06 PC-Renegade [Reply | View]
You have to burn the disk in to an image file, choose the image creator from the drop down list in the change recorder menu, then you have to "Convert" the .NRG file in to an .ISO file, I've used Magic ISO for that, you may ensure that your version will be able to recognize the nero file format, the last version (5.1) does it for sure. Don't be worry if you can't acces the image file after been burned, it is because it has a differnt file structure and windows is not capable of read it.
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Image file is always corrupt..
2006-03-15 20:48:57 Supaman [Reply | View]
no i dowloaded the image file already patched and in .iso format!! after i burn the image it is successful (using nero 6 ultra), but i can't read the disk, and bios won't recognize it as an image cd to boot up to...could it be media, corrupt d/l, check sums??? it will not read as anything but a blank cd in windows! -
Image file is always corrupt..
2006-03-15 22:24:02 PC-Renegade [Reply | View]
You won't be able to see anything of MAC in a PC, that is why you have to load it in to the emulator, if you can't see it in the boot menu, you can choose the option "0" to see all the partition that the emulator detect, even th non bootables ones. GL
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using the mouse
2006-02-13 13:00:34 excapade [Reply | View]
hello,
can someone help me??i have been going through the installation and its been going very well but i have a problem. , i cant seem to get the mouse on the emulator when installing the apple programme to work.so i was wondering what button should i use when switching from the normal windows button to the mac button.
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Change your xp to mac easier
2006-02-08 18:25:04 elementskaterbla [Reply | View]
(Note: If you are going to do this I suggest you print it out first)Yeah this program might seem cool but you run it in a window, its not actually transforming your pc, and you have to do the dirty work like transforming files and copying them to differant places. I know a program that completely changes your pc, and you can easily toggle in between xp and mac, go to http://osx.portraitofakite.com/index2.htm?username=Braden then you can just preview it, then click on download up top then click flyakite v3.0, you will need an unzipping program like winzip from www.winzip.com, just get the trial version, open flyakite v 3.0 with winzip, when winzip opens click use evalutation version then up top click extract then select to put the files where you remember where they will be, then down bottom of the extract window make sure that the box use file names is selected then click extract, it should be done in about 5 seconds, then exit winzip and go to the flyakite v 3.0 setup file you extracted and open it, about half way through the setup it will give you boxes to choose from like create restore point, system files, tweaks etc. click in all the boxes then click next. it will then setup then ask you if you want to restart now or later, restart then, on startup scandisk might come up and try to scan the pc, just let it do its thing, then when it boots up log in and right click on your desktop, click properties, then in the themes tab make sure it says modified theme in the dropdown, then go to the appearance tab and in the windows and buttons dropdown, make sure it says Mac OS X, then hit Apply and exit, then if the start/taskbar didnt move to the top, right click on where your programs would minimize and make sure that "lock the taskbar" does not have a check in front of it, if it does click on it, the taskbar should have moved to the top. And thats it, if you want to change back to regular windows just right click in your desktop, hit properties and in the theme tab in the dropdown select windows xp, hit apply and exit. (Note: The change will only occur on the user you installed it on, if you want to put on other users just change the theme in the display properties.) (Note: All the files you had on xp will be accessable through the mac settings applied) (Note: Only under 250 mb will be used with flyakite v 3.0) Thanks -
Change your xp to mac easier
2006-03-11 08:33:15 macClassicUser [Reply | View]
I don't think that this guy understands what emulation is. What elementskaterbla is talking about is simply putting on a new skin for windows XP. Your not actually running MAC OS X, you just making it LOOK like you are. This article is about actually running MAC OS X on a windows machine, which is called emulation, not just a new skin. Using Pear will actually run MAC OS X, what elementskaterbla is talking about, just makes it LOOK like you are.
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Help!
2006-02-04 17:40:54 Leech [Reply | View]
How do I get the dmg file to convert to iso. I have tried using dmg2iso, but that didn't work. Anyone please help!
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Help!
2006-02-04 17:40:48 Leech [Reply | View]
How do I get the dmg file to convert to iso. I have tried using dmg2iso, but that didn't work. Anyone please help!
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Boot Partition?
2006-01-27 13:20:07 SSO125 [Reply | View]
I have done all of the above settings but when I execute the config file it says "No Bootable Partition File Found" I have tried setting it to "auto", "select", and "force" but it makes no difference. Anything will help.
Computer Info:
Sony Vaio FS790 Notebook
2.13GHZ Prossesor
512 MB RAM
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Boot Partition?
2007-06-29 10:57:25 micneamol [Reply | View]
i have been having the same trouble and i think i have found a solution. i am in the middle of downloading files now. take a look at this artice (http://pearpc.sourceforge.net/installmacos.html) and this one (http://pearpc.sourceforge.net/installdarwin.html). the darwin installation link is now out of date - here's the new one (http://www.opensource.apple.com/projects/darwin/6.0/release.html)
as i said haven't finished this yet but i will let you know if it works
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Run-Time error
2006-01-21 20:17:24 downshikh [Reply | View]
hello, i followed your instructions, and i was successfull except the fact that i would get the iso image of the OS a day after.
I completed all the steps and i left it till tommorow.
Then when i opened the control panel my icon was lost.
So i repeated all the steps,but when the final step came(step 4) after clicking on finish it said
'Run-Time error "76"
Path not Found'
I reinstalled the Pear PC control Panel , but the result aws same.
Pleaase help.
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success!!! ^_^
2006-01-14 16:45:02 rohanzxx [Reply | View]
to everyone who reads this please download pear pc coz it is the best ever!
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Running Ilife
2005-12-18 13:47:21 personwhoneedshelp [Reply | View]
Hey I just wondered if it was possible to run mac programs like ilife and garageband on this
Thanks
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MAC ON PC NATIVE IT IS POSIBLE
2005-12-06 14:32:42 varo [Reply | View]
My english is like an indian so sorry.
this is the true.
you can run mac osx native on x86 arq.
that-s the true.
at this moment, i have p4 intel runing osx 10.4
some programs work fine, other depend it on hard.
there is a small list of compatibily hard, but i think the list will be bigger.
dont use emulator, doesnt work fine.
think on darwing .
there is a proyect on internet to run mac on pc.
it-s work.
research.
thats all I can say.
DON'T BELIEVE ON LIES HERE.
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help please
2005-11-19 16:27:20 naeuuin [Reply | View]
i have searched and searched and i cant find anything. i keep getting "JITC Warning" program exception: 00080000 00000000 spamed
this is my config file
#Mac OSX - Jaguar
# Created with PearPC Control Panel
#C:\Documents and Settings\Death\Desktop\pearpc-0.3.1-win32-sdl-jitc\ppc.exe
#FinderIcon
#No SDL
pci_ide0_master_installed = 1
pci_ide0_master_image = "C:\Documents and Settings\Death\Desktop\pearpc-0.3.1-win32-sdl-jitc\pearpc-6gib.img"
pci_ide0_master_type = "hd"
# memory_size = 0xFF00000
ppc_start_resolution = "800x600x32"
redraw_interval_msec = 60
prom_driver_graphic = "C:\Documents and Settings\Death\Desktop\pearpc-0.3.1-win32-sdl-jitc\video.x"
# ppc_start_full_screen = 0
# key_toggle_mouse_grab = "F12"
# key_toggle_full_screen = "Alt+Return"
# key_change_cd_0 = "none"
# cpu_pvr = 0x000c0000
# pci_usb_installed = 1
# prom_bootmethod = "select"
# prom_env_bootargs = ""
# prom_env_machargs = ""
# nvram_file = "nvram"
pci_ide0_slave_installed = 0
pci_ide0_slave_image = "F:\Mac OS X 10.4 CD version\Mac OS X Install Disc 1.dmg"
pci_ide0_slave_type = "cd-rom"
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Is it compatable?
2005-10-15 18:40:44 Jamin85 [Reply | View]
I'm seriously thinking about installing a Mac operating system on my machine that already runs Windows XP. But here is my biggest question: Will the Mac operating system be able to read my files, documents, and imagines I already have stored in XP? Can the two operating systems interchange information or are they completely seperate? Can anyone help?
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Ive got a Problem
2005-10-01 23:12:16 Midnightlova [Reply | View]
I keep getting this error when I Know I have set up the config just fine
c:\ppc.cfg: unknown identifier 'ppc_start_full_screen' in line 13.
usage: ppc configfile
How do I fix this so it will boot up?
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Ive got a Problem
2006-04-20 14:21:07 ericthebase [Reply | View]
this happened to me at first too. go to the config. file and click "open with", then select chose file from list. then clcik "notepad" when the new widow comes up go to line 13. i should look like
ppc_start_full_screen = 0
delete that line altogether, and try again. note: this is not a guarantee.
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PearPC worked fine
2005-09-15 23:19:21 aregs [Reply | View]
Finally, I was able to configure and install PearPC with Mac OSX (Jaguar). Following is the ppc.cfg file i have used. I had to # most of the lines.
Also, I have used MacDrive and UltraISO to create the ISO files from the original Mac OSX Jaguar CDs.
Good luck,
Areg
#Mac OSX - Jaguar
# Created with PearPC Control Panel
#C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\PearPC\ppc.exe
#FinderIcon
#No SDL
pci_ide0_master_installed = 1
pci_ide0_master_image = "C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\PearPC\macosx_6gb.img"
pci_ide0_master_type = "hd"
# memory_size = 0xFF00000
ppc_start_resolution = "800x600x32"
redraw_interval_msec = 60
prom_driver_graphic = "C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\PearPC\video.x"
# ppc_start_full_screen = 0
# key_toggle_mouse_grab = "F12"
# key_toggle_full_screen = "Alt+Return"
# key_change_cd_0 = "none"
# cpu_pvr = 0x000c0000
# pci_usb_installed = 1
# prom_bootmethod = "select"
# prom_env_bootargs = ""
# prom_env_machargs = ""
# nvram_file = "nvram"
pci_ide0_slave_installed = 0
pci_ide0_slave_image = "C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\PearPC\Jaguar2.iso"
pci_ide0_slave_type = "hd"
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Wondering if OSX Or OS 9 will run on my computer
2005-09-13 19:23:20 zweekerboy [Reply | View]
I have a AMD 64 3000 processor on my computer with 512mb ram and a nVidia gForce graphics card, does any one know if either OSX or 9 will run on my computer, bofore i buy it?
(i am not sure about the 64bit processor on a OS that doesn't realy support 64bit tech, has any one else tryed it?)
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cant run installation
2005-09-10 00:21:59 chenc64 [Reply | View]
i have the same problem. ive done everything im meant to do but still cant tun the mac os installation. the config file after i click on the icon in configuration comes up with "C:\DOCUME~1\CLIFFO~1\Desktop\PEAR\MACOSX~1.CFG: unknown identifier 'ppc_start_full_screen' in line 13.
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cant run installation
2005-10-08 11:33:13 josemedeiros007 [Reply | View]
Well it took me all night, but I finally got Mac OS TIGER 10.4 X86 to run on VMWARE 5 on my Windows XP system using a non supported AMD 64 bit processor, although it is working, it run's like a slug. I don't have the root password
so I can delete the " AppleTPMACPI.kext " extension file which I think is slowing down the system as it appears to be looking for the Apple PRAM and causing the system to hang during the interrupts. This developer edition is still in beta, hopefully the next release will have better driver support and more apps available to run natively. Take a look at:
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=6290994&blogID=51581816 or email me jose.medeiros@gmail(no-spam).com
Jose
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wont work
2005-08-16 12:29:07 firefox549 [Reply | View]
Is there some pre-configured thing I can download to make this work? I have Mac OS X Tiger saved as a ISO file. Email me at parkeerdb10@yahoo.com if you can help.
2.93 ghz
1 gig ram
80 gig HDD
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wont work
2005-08-16 12:27:28 firefox549 [Reply | View]
Is there some pre configured thing I can download to make this work? I have Mac OS X Tiger and I have cd 1 as a ultra iso file.
3 ghz
1 gig or ram
80 gig HDD
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Unable to Launch Installer
2005-08-04 09:32:36 Lefo [Reply | View]
Hi. Trying to use PearPC. Got everything done exactly as instructed. Have a problem...I get the following while trying to launch the installer:
PEARPC~1.1-W\MACOSX~1.CFG: unknown identifier 'ppc_start_full_screen' in line 13.
usage: ppc configfile
Now, my Mac OS X Panther came in 3 disks. Is that the problem? I saved them in ISO format using the same exact names they shipped with.
I'm using PPC v 1.0, if that helps.
TIA!!!
Lefo
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WHT IS IT
2005-07-26 22:52:04 PearNess [Reply | View]
IT SAYS
WARNING: COMMAND EXEPTION
WARNING: COMMAND EXEPTION
LIKE THIS FOR EVER, MEAN CONTINUOS
AND NEVER STOPS HOW CAN I FIX IT
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ME AGAIN
2005-07-26 22:44:22 PearNess [Reply | View]
SORRY I FORGOT TO TELL QHAT HPPENS
WHEN THE ERROR APEARS EVERYTING STOPS.
DO I NEED SOME THING FOR THE KEYBOARD OR WHAT
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Okay I pass everything but...
2005-07-26 22:41:50 PearNess [Reply | View]
when im installing at the first view whit the gray color and the mac logo starts to run but in de DOS window apears:
IO/CUDA <WARNING> KEYB REG 1
WHAT DOES IT MEAN AND WHAT CAN I DO, PLEASE NEEAD A SOLUTION, THANKS
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CHOOSE LANGUAGE SCREEN
2005-06-07 20:59:12 iamit108 [Reply | View]
This is my third day continuously working on trying to get Panther installed. I resolved the restarting issue, thanx to another user for the tip. Past that screen I get to CHOOSE LANGUAGE screen and I can't get past that screen. It just sits there. I waited 8 hours after clicking CONTINUE and pressing ENTER, but the set up didn't go to the next screen. Any tip to fix this problem? I would really appreciate it.
By the way, I am trying to install Panther on
AMD Athlon 64bit Processor
512 MB Ram
60 GB Hard Drive
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PearPC and Bootable OS X 10.2 CDs
2005-05-27 21:09:59 Wei-Meng Lee |
[Reply | View]
Here is a page that contains instructions on PearPC and Bootable OS X 10.2 CDs:
http://www.donovansbrain.co.uk/cgi-bin/blosxom.cgi/2004/05/12#pearpc_and_bootcd
Hope this helps!
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WinXP won't read disk
2005-05-16 15:08:18 TechieFreak05 [Reply | View]
I have Mac OS 10.2.4 and WinXP recognizes the CD, but it says there are no files on it it, and in my DVD drive, it says the disk is not formatted, so i cant make it an ISO file, HELP LE!
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.ISO Question...
2005-05-11 16:16:44 TechieFreak05 [Reply | View]
I have Mac OS 10.2.4 and I have UltraISO, so do I just coopy the OS disc to my PC and convert the OS X disc into one giant .ISO file?
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a circle with a line through it
2005-05-06 02:36:32 johnabrahams [Reply | View]
Hi, when i try to install mac os x tiger i wait and while it is still loading, ( has not even began installation) it brings a circle with a line through it instead of the apple logo. I keep trying to reboot but each time it doesn't make a diffrence.
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a circle with a line through it
2005-09-13 19:27:37 zweekerboy [Reply | View]
Normaly that should be the startup animation, it could be your background OS trying to do something. -
a circle with a line through it
2005-09-11 23:24:35 dannylross820 [Reply | View]
Hi: I'm having the same problem- except -I'm installing Tiger on my Mac G4 Powerbook. Even though I did a low level reformat of the internal hard drive in my Powerbook before installation, I consistently get the same circle with a line through it after the system on the Mac OS X Tiger DVD begins to boot up.
In my case it's not just the system disk that gives this bad result. In addition, any CD with a sysem on it will not boot including the latest version of Norton Utilities for Macintosh.
Although this is a PC discussion, I thought that the similarities between my problem and johnabrahams where notable and their solution my cast light on both problems.
Any assistance you can give will be appreciated.
Dan Ross
Then When I Double Click It It Comes Up With A PearPC Output Console Saying
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c:\ppc.cfg: unknown identifier 'ppc_start_full_screen' in line 13.
usage: ppc configfile
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Please Help!!!