Introduction: Mac OS X on PC Hack
This tutorial will show you exactly how to get the latest version of Mac OS X on your PC in a few simple steps, its also free.
I know many people that don't believe me when i say that Mac OS X works on PC...well it works and i want to share how to do it with you guys thats don't already know how :]
What you will need:
A dual core intel based PC
A torrent program or alternatively you could use rapidshare
A dvd burner
A blank 4.7GB dvd
InfraRecorder program (you can get this at http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/InfraRecorder/1179241924/1)
Determination and Patience :P
Step 1: Download Iatkos V4i ISO
You can search "iatkos v4i" or "iatkos" on google and find a link to a torrent
or
you can goto this link: http://hotfilms.org/non-windows/iatkos-v4i-intel-only-macos-10-5-4-a-99694.html it has all the rapidshare links for the ISO image. If you use this method to download the file you have to download all 24 of the parts.
Once you have downloaded all of the parts you must make sure they are all in the same folder and you have to extract the first file and it will automatically extract the rest into one folder. In order to extract these files you must have Winrar (can be found at www.rarlab.com/download.htm)
Step 2: Extracting the Rar Files
Once you have downloaded all of the parts you must make sure they are all in the same folder and you have to extract the first file and it will automatically extract the rest into one folder. In order to extract these files you must have Winrar (can be found at www.rarlab.com/download.htm)
Step 3: Burning the ISO Image
Once the files have been extracted you must now burn the ISO to a blank 4.7GB dvd. Infra recorder must be installed in order to complete this step.
1. Goto the "write image button" and browse for thr ISO file
2. Burn the ISO image
3. Wait...
Step 4: Install the OS
Now that you have your ISO burnt to dvd you can now install Mac OS X.
1. reboot your computer and enter the bios
2. goto the boot menu
3. Make sure your dvd drive is your first boot device
4. hit f10 to save and exit bios
5. Insert dvd and reboot
6. When it says "press any key to boot from cd" hit a key
7. follow the prompts and instructions throughtout installation
8. Once its installed you are almost done.
Step 5: Updating to Latest Version of Mac OS X
All that needs to be done now is for you to install the latest update for Mac OS X :] you can do this by going to this link:
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/macosx_updates/macosx1056comboupdate.html
once the file is downloaded simply install it :]
CONGRATULATIONS...you now have the latest version of Mac OS X running on your PC! Show it off to all of your friends and watch as thier jaws drop :P
51 Comments
8 years ago
WHY IS THERE A LINK TO A PORN SITE FOR THE iatkos DOWNLOAD
8 years ago
Is this legal?
12 years ago on Introduction
Is there a way I can get it to boot into windows by default and Mac OS X as a secondary OS?
12 years ago on Introduction
I tried iAtkos v7. That worked. I tried iAtkos S3 v2 (its snow leopard) and it worked so much better. I mean everything worked. All my hardware. I could dualboot windows 7 and os x successfully. You'll find my instructable in the related bar on the right.
14 years ago on Introduction
Is this a real mac os x, os or is only something fake? and wat is iatkos v4i or iPC, Kalyway, iDeneb?
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
Yes this is installs REAL Mac OS X on a PC...it is not a lookalike it is simply Mac OS X that has been modified to run on a PC. iPC, iAtkos, Kalyway and iDeneb are all different distros...they are different versions that have different bootloaders, kernels and drivers.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
So lets say that i will use iPc if i download it and install it how many space do i will need
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
Mac OS X will take up around 9-10 Gigabtyes of hard drive space
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
So how do i can make mac bootable from a 16 Gigabtyes jump drive?
this will be my last question
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Yes. Thats what I did. Takes 1hr to install.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
well um, there are two ways of doing that, you could either make something similar to a live cd...but on a flash drive or you could install it on your flash drive by selecting it as your drive when you install it...but that would mean you could only boot it on your computer or a computer that is completely identical to yours...ok im not sure exactly how to do either of those but i will tell you this... google is your friend
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
Ok thx
14 years ago on Introduction
after its all installed, does it have garage band and imove and all that stuff pre loaded, or do i have to jump through hoops to get it?
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
No that comes separately in the iLife package. Get it form Apple for $40 or torrent it.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
It really depends on what hackintish distro you decide to download...there are a couple of different versions...some of them come bundled with extra software...some do not. Once the operating system has been installed its exactly like running it on a mac...there is no real difference, so there is no need to worry. You can download software just as you would for a mac.
12 years ago on Step 5
Actually, through MacPorts and X11, Wine works great for me on Snow Leopard 10.6.6.
12 years ago on Step 5
Wouldn't you need one of the specific Mac compatible graphics cards?
The number of graphics card models supplied in Macs is quite limited.
Reply 12 years ago on Step 5
A lot of hackintosh distributions come preloaded with many graphics card drivers, though I suppose it would be limited to what Macs support. If you have one of the latest and greatest graphics cards, you may encounter slight trouble. I haven't had any issues with my 9800GTX+ thus far, but this is a fairly old card, so it certainly makes sense that it would work. Sorry if I'm not of much assistance, but I myself haven't encountered any issues with graphics card drivers, not have I heard of any problems.
Reply 12 years ago on Step 5
Nah man you've actually been of great assistance, I have the 9600. So it most likely would work.
13 years ago on Introduction
Will iATKOS_V7 work with the rest of the programs that you said to use??