Install Snow Leopard on PC

Don’t worry if you don’t like Windows 7? Try Snow Leopard on PC.

The projects like OSx86 were popular for installing Mac OS X Leopard, Snow Leopard on PC. Here few popular guides that we’ve written so far:

  1. Install Mac OS X Leopard on PC [10.5.x]
  2. How to Install Snow Leopard on PC Dual Boot [OSx86]
  3. Install Snow Leopard on PC using USB Easily [Retail]
  4. Install Snow Leopard on AMD PC, Laptop [Retail]
  5. How to Install SnowOSX Universal 10.6.2 [Snow Leopard OSx86]
  6. How to Install Snow Leopard on VMWare [Virtualized]
  7. Install Mac OSX Snow Leopard 10.6.6 VMware on Windows PC [Ready made Image, Very easy]
  8. Install Snow Leopard on VirtualBox 10.6.2 [Retail, Virtualized]
  9. Install Mac OS X in VirtualBox [Snow Leopard] 10.6.2 [Osx86, Virtualized]
  10. Install Mac OS X Lion 10.7 on PC [Retail]
  11. Install OS X Lion 10.7.2 on PC Hackintosh [USB]

Tip: In case you need quick assistance, you can do so on Twitter: @taranfx.

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  1. Hi, i have a laptop with a core duo processor and would like to give this a go. Is it applicable to both snow leopard and leopard that it requires a more up to date processor (Core 2 Duo for example) to run?

    Thanks

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  2. This should be very popular as it makes it possible for almost anyone to install SL on a PC. There's a store a few blocks from me doing exactly that. They will either convert your existing PC, if possible, or sell you a new one with OSX already installed. I'll bet they jump on this.

    I'm tempted to do this myself and enter into competition with them.

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    • I have booted the snow leopard dvd to the point wher i had to choose the language. But my mouse and keyboard is disabled so i cannot do anything..Am i missing something? Thanks!

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  3. I will try this method and I have some questions:
    1. I have a Core2Duo E8400, Asus P5N-T Deluxe, Asus ENGTX260 GL+, is it ok? and if it is how can I download the drivers?
    2. You specified something about USB Keyboard, should have one? I mean, will I be able to use Mac OS X without one?

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  4. i don't have mac based pc i have regular pc
    Processor:intel pentium d 3.4 GHz
    Mother Board:intel 945GNT
    RAM:kingston DDR2 667 4GB
    Hard disk:seagate 7200 rpm 320 GB
    Video card:ati redeon 4650 1GB
    can i install mac os x snow leopard

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  5. Hi, mine is a Dell XPS M1330 with Core 2 Duo and Nvidia G8400 plus 4 GB RAM. Will it work with this OS? thank you in advance for your answers?

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  6. i cant find in internet Snow Leopard for intel plese sent me e link

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  7. can i do this with a fujitsu s series s6520 ??

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  8. 1.its a dual boot i have windows 7 and snow leopard now in my pc (dell d630)
    2.after getting so much knowledge about this i am writing this post
    3.install windows 7 in one primary partiiton and then u need one primary partition for mac
    4.go to windows 7 and click start and type cmd and open it as administrator
    5.type—– disk part,select disk 0,list partition,select partition x ,delete (x=partition that u install mac),and(alsso,do it by disk manager-untile the patition became blach colour ie.unallocated space),then after this type create partition primary id=af then list partition select newly created partition(x) and then type active.that it now this partition is prepare to install mac.keep min 10 to 15 gb for it
    6.restart
    7.put iatkos disk and boot from cd then select next untile u reached disk utility and erase u r mac patition wid mac os extended (journld)name and repair if u have any repairs
    8.in custimization select these options START INSTALL IN VIBRIOS MODE (-V)MODE..
    a.boot loader-aser(1st opn)—/ext dir-/fakesmc-disablers-rtc-32bit(must)-evo reboot–intel sata/ide-sound voodo hda(if it wont work select both)–ps/2 apple ps/2-cpu power p-state-select all laptop hardware options-ntfs-3g –network – wireless-bcm—wired bcm 5755m(u can find this number in windows by entering in computer management..) (i have this u select accding to urs )and add if u need any languages..
    9.click install and selecting earased partition
    10.u will get audio,video,wireless ,ethernet,keybors,mouse,mic,etc
    11. this creadit goes to IATKOS TEAM MAINLY…THANK YOU VERYH MUCH …:-)
    12 .there is some la in dell d630 due to graphics (nvidia)in low clock once it will get to high clock there will be no lagg,so we may need some other nvidia driver to eliminate the lag……
    13.install perian software to run all videos u can get it in google(my fav site)
    14.do not update it will cause unstable of system..

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    • Hi Gopinndn, thx for your post here. I have Dell D630 too(X3100 Video), I have tried more than 2 weeks, but I failed to install it. I have a few questions need to ask you about the installation steps.
      1. What is the setting for D630 BIOS?(I need it details) Besides of AHCI and single core CPU. Because I'm facing PANIC before reach disk utility page. (It is work on install it on VMware)
      2. Why some post said need a real Mac? Putting PC HDD on reall Mac and other Kext package to install before put it back to Dell laptop? <= the problem is I dun have real Mac..
      3. Before installation, what drivers and packaged I need to tick for install?
      4. After done install, what should I do? I cant simply restart it right? Because I tried on my other laptop(Asus Z99e), it can done installation, but after restart(required by Mac installation) it get PANIC.

      Thank and I hope you can help me. Do you mind to gv me ur mail address so I can capture my failure part to you for more detail.
      my gmail: ws.low85@gmail.com

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  9. 1.its a dual boot i have windows 7 and snow leopard now in my pc (dell d630)
    2.after getting so much knowledge about this i am writing this post
    3.install windows 7 in one primary partiiton and then u need one primary partition for mac
    4.go to windows 7 and click start and type cmd and open it as administrator
    5.type—– disk part,select disk 0,list partition,select partition x ,delete (x=partition that u install mac),and(alsso,do it by disk manager-untile the patition became blach colour ie.unallocated space),then after this type create partition primary id=af then list partition select newly created partition(x) and then type active.that it now this partition is prepare to install mac.keep min 10 to 15 gb for it
    6.restart
    7.put iatkos disk and boot from cd then select next untile u reached disk utility and erase u r mac patition wid mac os extended (journld)name and repair if u have any repairs
    8.in custimization select these options START INSTALL IN VIBRIOS MODE (-V)MODE..
    a.boot loader-aser(1st opn)—/ext dir-/fakesmc-disablers-rtc-32bit(must)-evo reboot–intel sata/ide-sound voodo hda(if it wont work select both)–ps/2 apple ps/2-cpu power p-state-select all laptop hardware options-ntfs-3g –network – wireless-bcm—wired bcm 5755m(u can find this number in windows by entering in computer management..) (i have this u select accding to urs )and add if u need any languages..
    9.click install and selecting earased partition
    10.u will get audio,video,wireless ,ethernet,keybors,mouse,mic,etc
    11. this creadit goes to IATKOS TEAM MAINLY…THANK YOU VERYH MUCH …:-)
    12 .there is some la in dell d630 due to graphics (nvidia)in low clock once it will get to high clock there will be no lagg,so we may need some other nvidia driver to eliminate the lag……
    13.install perian software to run all videos u can get it in google(my fav site)
    14.do not update it will cause unstable of system..

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    • Hi Gopinndn, my name is siang. Thx for your post here. I have Dell D630 too(X3100 Video), I have tried more than 2 weeks, but I failed to install it. I have a few questions need to ask you about the installation steps.
      1. What is the setting for D630 BIOS?(I need it details) Besides of AHCI and single core CPU. Because I'm facing PANIC before reach disk utility page. (It is work on install it on VMware)
      2. Why some post said need a real Mac? Putting PC HDD on reall Mac and other Kext package to install before put it back to Dell laptop? <= the problem is I dun have real Mac..
      3. Before installation, what drivers and packaged I need to tick for install?
      4. After done install, what should I do? I cant simply restart it right? Because I tried on my other laptop(Asus Z99e), it can done installation, but after restart(required by Mac installation) it get PANIC.

      Thank and I hope you can help me. Do you mind to gv me ur mail address so I can capture my failure part to you for more detail.
      my gmail: ws.low85@gmail.com

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    • what about installing on preinstalled win7 pro on acer aspire? merci

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  10. Hi, I have such a configuration. Please let me know can i use your method to install snow leopard?

    Intel Core 2 E6400 2.13GHZ 1066/2M S775
    Motherboard Asus Striker Extreme S775 NF680I DDR2 2XPCI-EX16 2XGBLAN
    HDD 150Gb WD RAPTOR X SATA 1.5GB/S 10K rpm 16Mb
    Cardreader 18 in 1 Viking 3.5″
    Cooler Nexus Real Silent LGA775 17dba +Nexus tower
    Videocard 768Mb ASUS EN8800GTX/HTDP/768 DDR3 PCI-E
    Power 700W Fortron EPSILON ATX12V v2.0, v1.3 compliant (silent 120mm)
    Thanks in advance!

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  11. I despise Windows 7,
    Can you please show me how to go from windows 7 to Snow leopard

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  12. hello any one help me,my note book is hp dv 2401tu
    processor:intel pentium dual-core T2080 1.7GZ
    chipset:intel gm945
    ram:ddr2 1gb
    hard disk:samsung 160
    can i install macos x snow leopard

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  13. just buy a mac to begin with, problem solved for all of you

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  14. i hve laptop Hp dv7 wid core 2due 2.0 and 3gb Ram ,,…….how can i install mac on my laptop

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  15. im going out to day to be snow leopard and hoping i can to on my pc i have windos7 and linux right now but what sucks is i have to set it uo still for doolboot that i haven found out yet witch one shoud i try it on my harddrive is a 160 gb for both i am hoping it will work it looks like it will froom looking at my pc specs as far as i no any way

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  16. Hi I install os x before on pc but I build a new pc and I can’t install os on it
    I tried with several HDD and during installation when I chose the Mac icon the computer restart automatically please help

    Gigabyte GA-P55-USB3 P55 Socket 1156 Motherboard
    Intel C Corsair 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz/PC3-12800 XMS3
    i5 Memory Kit CL9(9-9-9-24) 1.65V ore i5 650 3.20GHz Socket 1156
    4MB L3 Cache Retail Boxed Processor

    thanks

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  17. Hi I install os x before on pc but I build a new pc and I can’t install os on it
    I tried with several HDD and during installation when I chose the Mac icon the computer restart automatically please help
    Gigabyte GA-P55-USB3 P55 Socket 1156 . Motherboard
    Intel C Corsair 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz/PC3-12800 XMS3
    i5 Memory Kit CL9(9-9-9-24) 1.65V ore i5 650 3.20GHz Socket 1156
    4MB L3 Cache Retail Boxed Processor

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  18. does the processor have to be an Intel to run the the vmware and mac os? i have an AMD Phenom 2.

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  19. Hi pals !!

    Im about to nstall MacOS Snow leopard on a Toshiba Satellite…. but, its a (x64) based pc. I heard Mac Server OS supports 64 bit architecture, but, …. My question…. Will this software work in my Laptop ???

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  20. hi
    i have a core i3 processor system
    i have a snow leopard 10.6 version dvd disk
    i have boot cmp device
    what else i need more to work leopard in my pc

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  21. thanks 😀 I couldn’t find an AMD installation guide for SO long….

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  22. I have a microsoft XP orperating systen on a desktop PC. I’m trying to uprgrade my iphone 4 to the new software. I went to the apple store and they said something about Snow Leopard but I cant find any way to load it onto my PC. Can any one help?

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