How to Run Mac OS X In Windows Vista and XP

This is a step by step tutorial on how to get Mac OS X running on your windows machine. This will work with any version of Mac OS X and on windows Vista and XP. For the sake of the tutorial I will be using Apple Mac OS X Panther on microsofts new operating system, Vista.

For this to run fantastic you'll need to have a nice spec for your computer. However this will still work on most personal computers and laptops from the last two to three years.

Lets Roll...

Right, first things first. You will need to download PearPC.net package. Use the link below if you like

Unzip PearPC.net Package to your desktop. You should have a folder called PearPC.net package.
Next you will have to get a copy of a MAC OS X. In this case, Panther and turn disc 1 of it into an ISO. I used PowerISO.
Name the iso something you will recognise, like 'OSX Disc 1.iso' and place it in the 'PearPC.net package' folder.
From this folder double click on APE.jar
A new window will open. Click the Generic Settings tab and toggle the settings the the screenshot below.

Now click the image files tab and click Create HD image at the bottom of the window and name it Master HD. By default the Hard drive is 5gb. You can make it bigger if you like. Take note your need to have the space availble on your windows hardrive.

With you Hard drive created you can connect it to your 'IDE 0 Master'. Just click the '...' and select Master HD.
Now check the box to enable 'IDE 0 Slave' and click the '...'. Find and select 'OSX Disc 1'

Select the 'Config file' tab and then click 'Save Config & Start PearPC'

A window will load up and you'll see a a grey apple screen. After a while the 'preparing installion' screen will load. Wait abit longer then a language window will appear. Ignore this and click install then open disk utility (In the top left)
The Disk Utility window will load up. This could take some time. When it eventually loads, select the 'EIN GEBUESCH' drive then 'Partition'

From here name your hard drive. Call it what ever you want. For the 'Volume Scheme' change it from 'current' to '1 partition'.
Finally click Partition. When its done close PearPC

Now open up PearPC again and click 'Load Config' then click 'Save Config & Start PearPC'
When everything loads up again, upto the language window, select 'continue' and follow through the installion. This will take a very very long time. When the 2nd disc is require just cancel. Its not needed. Close PearPC.

With the installation Apple MAC OS X Panther installed execute APE.jar, click 'Load Config' and select the image files tab.
Uncheck 'IDE 0 Slave' and go back to the 'Config file' tab. Then 'Save Config & Start PearPC'

Apple Mac OS X Tiger will now load! You've done it.

On a final note everytime you load PearPC you have to 'load the config' file then press 'Save Config & Start PearPC'. If you have found this tutorial useful please leave a comment. If you have any suggestions or have anything you want to add the site like an article feel free to email or leave a comment too. If you having trouble with getting the Mac to Run on Vista or XP keep comments to this part of the site and give as much information as possible. Thanks



Hey Frost. Installing this OS will not lose your files and other media. You create an empty virtual hard drive, separate and strictly for the MAC OS.
Reabo, UK, Created: 24/03/2010 10:56:05


Do you lose your files or/and programs when you install this new os? i guess so? ta
Frosty, U.K, Created: 23/03/2010 18:23:24


Very nice site!
Very nice site!, Very nice site!, Created: 01/10/2009 16:27:50


I found that PearPC is OLD. My best advice is to research OSx86 or iDeneb and partition your hard-drive. I am currently starting the process of burning the discs, and I will report on how it goes.
Angry, Uk, Created: 20/07/2009 23:02:43


I got it to work! The comment by Amjad about the file name of the image needed (osx10411.iso) did the trick. The problem now is, I can't really do anything in there... no internets, no usb key I plugged in worked... and I couldn't load anything from cd (it would load it automatically in vista). Basically, I couldn't get anything onto the drive that I partitioned since it's just an image. Oh well... it was a good experience... but I think the best way will be to setup a dual boot configuration with leopard and xp. Thanks though, your tutorial is great!
Tony, Ontario, Canada, Created: 11/03/2009 22:19:08


Hi, this is a great tutorial. you can download osx10411.iso image from torrent located at http://www.mininova.org
Amjad, India, Created: 23/01/2009 12:42:03


Tutorial worked like a charm, thanks very much for writing it. Couple of pics showing installation and when running. http://minimages.com/8998-uxsq0rqqvxmi/0eb010eba0.png http://minimages.com/2047-porhcaehcaeh/b28b46cbf6.png
XpatTech, NorthWest, UK, Created: 15/01/2009 18:10:58


Hi, i have a problem, i just did what the tutorial tells. but if i try to start the OS the Boot loader says: 0 bootable partition(s) found: Invalid choice, try again. Which partition do you want to boot? 0 Bootable partition(s) found: 0. Show all (even unbootable) Your choice (ESC abort): 0 What have i done wrong? I hope you can help me... here is a screenshot: http://www.bilder-space.de/show.php?file=06.01EeNIpCa3lkEza4g.jpg Nice day from germany, David
David, Germany, Created: 06/01/2009 14:56:45


hey Thim, have you tryed AMD's new ESEmulator havn't tryed it out yet but i suppose it emulates OpenGL ES which the iphone uses instead of openGL. Good for proof testing until you get your hands on a Mac! OpenGL ES Emulator http://developer.amd.com/GPU/OPENGL/Pages/default.aspx
ronins_mine, london, uk, Created: 17/12/2008 17:42:00


Thim, sorry you cannot, maybe if you look around the net you may find one for an iphone SDK. This tutorial will only work for MAC OSX.
Reabo, UK, Created: 14/12/2008 14:42:01


Does it work to download example iPhone SDK and use it via the emulator ? Please give me a answer. Thanks!
Thim, Sweden, Created: 13/12/2008 18:07:19


Chippy, the 'panic: we are hanging here...' is a kernel error. Possible corruption in your virtual hard drive. Which is extremely weird. lol. Well to fix this run the installation disk and run first aid. It should fix your OS. If this fails, install the system again. I know its a ball ache. But it will help in the end.
Reabo, UK, Created: 05/12/2008 12:08:20


Hey, after you do the partitioning and run the installer, is it normal to get a command prompt-like screen (in pear pc) where the last thing that is there is "panic: we are hanging here..."?
James (Chippy), England, Created: 04/12/2008 23:10:29


Alexei, you would have to buy the Operating system. Otherwise just check a torrent site. They will have them for sure.
Reabo, UK, Created: 01/12/2008 16:45:42


Can you tell me where to get the ISO images? :(
Alexei, Created: 28/11/2008 16:59:39


It will work with both AMD and Intel processor chip computers. :)
Reabo, UK, Created: 23/11/2008 12:37:51


hi great tut do i need an intel based pc or will this work with amd?
paul, SUNNY ENGLAND, Created: 23/11/2008 11:56:58


I think the error is something to do with RAM. Try to drop the amount of ram you use in the emulator. Drop it to 128 just to see if it makes a difference.
Reabo, UK, Created: 18/11/2008 09:55:23


When i press "Save config & Start PearPC" the window disapears then repears with a message that says "cannot initialize memory." What did i do wrong?!
Drew, Created: 16/11/2008 16:58:49


I shall be giving this a try myself methinks, I let you know how I go on in a couple of days.
DJB, North West, U.k, Created: 16/10/2008 00:42:13

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