Scroll to the bottom of the file and append the following configuration lines to trick the guest OS into recognizing the host CPU topology:
: VMware Workstation Pro or VMware Workstation Player installed and fully activated/configured.
: A modern 64-bit version of Ubuntu (e.g., Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or 24.04 LTS).
To successfully use the VMware Unlocker on Ubuntu, ensure you have the following: vmware unlocker ubuntu
This section will walk you through the process, from downloading the tool to verifying the patch.
Once the script finishes without errors, verify that the patch worked successfully.
A VMware Unlocker is a python or shell-based script that modifies the backup binaries and core components of VMware Workstation. Specifically, it hooks into files like vmware-vmx to: Scroll to the bottom of the file and
Add smc.version = "0" to your .vmx file if you encounter boot issues.
: Choose the specific version of macOS you intend to install (e.g., macOS 13, macOS 14). Allocate Resources :
To make sure we get your virtual environment running smoothly, tell me: Once the script finishes without errors, verify that
: Most modern versions of the unlocker require Python to execute the scripts. Build Tools : You may need packages like libcurl4-openssl-dev libzip-dev for certain versions like Auto-Unlocker Installation Steps Close VMware
Running macOS on non-Apple hardware is a common challenge for developers, sysadmins, and tech enthusiasts. By default, VMware Workstation Player and Pro on Linux do not disclose the option to install macOS guests due to licensing restrictions.
If you haven't already, install VMware Workstation.