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How to Install Mac OS X Lion 10.7.1 on VMware Fusion
How to Install Mac OS X Lion 10.7.1 on VMware Fusion
Mac OS X Lion 10.7.1 is the eighth major release of Apple's desktop and server operating system for Macintosh computers. It was released in August 2011 and introduced new features such as Launchpad, Mission Control, AirDrop, and iCloud integration. If you want to try out Mac OS X Lion 10.7.1 on your Windows PC or Mac without having to buy a new Mac, you can use VMware Fusion to create a virtual machine that runs Mac OS X Lion 10.7.1 on your existing hardware.
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VMware Fusion is a software that allows you to run multiple operating systems on your Mac simultaneously. You can create virtual machines that run Windows, Linux, or other versions of Mac OS X on your Mac, and switch between them easily. VMware Fusion also supports advanced features such as 3D graphics acceleration, USB 3.0 devices, and snapshots.
In this article, we will show you how to install Mac OS X Lion 10.7.1 on VMware Fusion using two methods: using the Lion installer download from the App Store, or using the Lion USB installer disk. You will need to have VMware Fusion 4 or later installed on your Mac, and a copy of the Install Mac OS X Lion app or the Lion USB installer disk.
Method 1: Using the Lion Installer Download
If you have purchased Mac OS X Lion from the App Store, you can download the Install Mac OS X Lion app from your Purchases tab. This app contains the installer for Mac OS X Lion 10.7.1 that you can use to create a virtual machine on VMware Fusion.
In VMware Fusion, go to File > New.
Choose Install from disc or image.
Drag and drop the Install Mac OS X Lion app onto the Choose an operating system installation disc or image drop-down menu. The drop-down menu changes to Install Mac OS X Lion.
Click Continue.
Ensure Operating System is set to Apple Mac OS X and Version is set to OS X 10.7 64-bit then click Continue.
If you wish to adjust any of the settings, click Customize Settings to specify non-default values for memory (RAM), CPU, hard disk size, etc.
Click Finish. The installation starts.
When prompted, select Reinstall Mac OS X and click Continue.
Click Continue. Agree to the license agreement and follow the prompts to begin the installation.
The Lion installer downloads additional needed components, then reboots.
Method 2: Using the Lion USB Installer Disk
If you have created a bootable USB installer disk for Mac OS X Lion using another Mac, you can use it to install Mac OS X Lion 10.7.1 on VMware Fusion as well. You will need to have a USB flash drive with at least 8 GB of storage space and a copy of the InstallESD.dmg file from the Install Mac OS X Lion app.
Insert your USB flash drive into your Mac.
Open Disk Utility and select your USB flash drive from the sidebar.
Click Erase and choose Mac OS Extended (Journaled) as the format and GUID Partition Table as the scheme.
Click Erase again to confirm.
Click Restore and drag the InstallESD.dmg file from the Install Mac OS X Lion app onto the Source field.
Drag your USB flash drive onto the Destination field.
Click Restore again to confirm.
Eject your USB flash drive when done.
In VMware Fusion, go to File > New.
Choose Continue without disc.
Choose Create a custom virtual machine then click continue.
Using the drop down menus, select Apple Mac OS X for the Operating System, and OS X 10.7 for the Version.
Click Continue.
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