Using VMware Unlocker 3.0.4 is relatively straightforward. Here are the steps:
: Ensure all VMware processes and background services are shut down. Extract Files : Unzip the Unlocker 3.0.4 archive. vmware unlocker 3.0.4
| macOS Version | VMware Support | Notes | |---------------|----------------|-------| | macOS Monterey (12) | Good | Requires AVX2 | | macOS Ventura (13) | Fair | Graphics glitches possible | | macOS Sonoma (14) | Experimental | Limited, many issues | | macOS Sequoia (15) | Not supported | Avoid | Using VMware Unlocker 3
When VMware starts a VM, it reads a hidden value called and cross-references it with the SMBIOS.system-manufacturer string. If that string is not "Apple Inc.", VMware inserts a CPUID check that fails, causing the guest OS to panic with a "This version of Mac OS X is not supported on this platform" error. | macOS Version | VMware Support | Notes