How to Get OSX Running on an Older PC

First make sure that you are at least running a PC with SSE2 and SSE3 capable processor. That is required to be able to Run OSX on your pc. The best is to have an Intel Celeron D or an Intel Pentium 4 preferably around the 2.6 GHz; and it needs to be of the Prescott die. The Prescott dies are the newer Pentium 4's. Not only does is work on Intel Processors but it will also work on a system running an AMD. You will need to install some patches for your AMD processor but then it will work as well. Those AMD patches are clearly marked on the install DVD.

Getting started

The best is to use an Intel processor so the tutorial will be using the Intel processor steps. The AMD steps are the same except you will need to use the AMD patches to made the system run.

First make sure that you know what Motherboard and chipset you use. Asus boards are generally better compatible but it really depends on the board and what image you use. For the Image you can find that on the many torrent sites.

To have less of a hassle with installing the software we will be using the kalyway 10.4.10. When you have the image, burn it on a DVD.

Step 1.

Make sure you have an HD that you can use experimentation or as a spare that you do not use. There is no need to format the disk beforehand because you will need to set it up to be able to use as an HFS disk. That is the file system Apple uses. Connect that HD and make sure you unplug your main disk. This is a Precaution. If you are an experienced user you might decide to keep your main disk connected.

Step 2

Place the DVD in the DVD-drive and restart. After a few seconds you will see a pop up press the space bar and the disk will start loaded the installation program. This might take awhile depending on your computers configuration. After awhile you will see a pop-up and the very familiar apple OS bar on top show up. The DVD hold instructions on what things you might want to do. First we need to get the HD set up for installation. Under Utilities find the Disk Utility and click on it. After a few moments you will see a window pop up with all disks that are loaded at the time.

This is the point where you if you are not experienced can make a mistake and format your main disk. Select the HD that is going to be our main disk. You will see that entire disk and how many partitions that are on the disk. Select the disk or if there is only one Partition on it select that and choose Erase. You will get a message saying if you are sure you want to erase the disk select yes and the disk will now be formatted in the right file system that allows Mac OS X to be installed. When done close the Disk Utility and click next. The installer will ask you to choose the disk you want to install the software on. Choose the Hard disk and click next. Before the software starts to install you will need to customize your installation.

Make sure that you choose the right drivers for your computer not all driver are supported as yet. Make sure that you use a ps/2 driver and a disabler as these will make sure that your mouse and keyboard work and the Disabler will make sure that some instructions will be ignored. When you select the entire extra software that you need that includes graphics, system and audio drivers, click next and the software will start installing. You will not have change the kernel. The standard one that will be installed will work. However on some boards it might not work as described in this tutorial, this again might take awhile depending on your computer figuration. When the software is successfully installed the pc will restart and load Mac OS X Tiger for the first time. On some systems it might restart 2 times before loading to the graphical user interface.

Step 3

After filling out the information that is requested you are ready to use Mac OS X. to check if everything is working correctly click on the little apple in the top left. And choose about this Mac. You will see what type of processor and memory. Also you have the option to open the system info and it will give you even more information about what is all loaded on your OSx86 machine.

The Install DVD

The Kalyway 10.4.10 DVD comes with A load of extra software that you can install also some of the software is already installed without you even seeing it. You can easily remove that software by going to the application folder on your Hard disk. Then select the software what you do not want and drag it to the Trash. To clear the trash right click and click on empty trash.

One option that you might like is the fact that if you click in the menu bar on finder, should you have something in the trash, and then you have the option to click on Secure Empty Trash. This option is exactly what it says it will empty out the trash and delete the file completely of the disk you will not be able to find the file then with any undelete programs that are readily available on the internet.

Disclaimer

Everything mentioned in this tutorial should work. I am however not responsible for any happenings to your Hardware and software. All the information about your system you can find in Windows under the device manager. Do this before you start!