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Generating a bootable USB for Hackintosh using only Windows tools

Generating a bootable USB for Hackintosh using only Windows tools

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RicexxGum
Junior Member
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01-07-2021, 10:14 PM
#1
Hello everyone, I'm starting a hackintosh project for the first time. I managed to install Clover bootloader on the USB and it's working fine. Now I'm struggling to understand the basics—no one seems to explain where Clover should boot or how to place the extracted MAC DMG files. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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RicexxGum
01-07-2021, 10:14 PM #1

Hello everyone, I'm starting a hackintosh project for the first time. I managed to install Clover bootloader on the USB and it's working fine. Now I'm struggling to understand the basics—no one seems to explain where Clover should boot or how to place the extracted MAC DMG files. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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edibo
Member
220
01-07-2021, 11:04 PM
#2
Clover functions as a boot loader, capable of reading any bootable disk and starting the system. With it installed, it's time to create the installation media. The best method is to use Disk Utility. On Windows, you can: 1. Employ a Mac disk format reader such as Transmac 2. Launch a virtual Mac environment and burn the image from there. Once completed, connect the Clover drive to your PC, choose it as the boot device, insert the Mac installation disc, and select the Clover option in the installation settings. Proceed with the guided steps.
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edibo
01-07-2021, 11:04 PM #2

Clover functions as a boot loader, capable of reading any bootable disk and starting the system. With it installed, it's time to create the installation media. The best method is to use Disk Utility. On Windows, you can: 1. Employ a Mac disk format reader such as Transmac 2. Launch a virtual Mac environment and burn the image from there. Once completed, connect the Clover drive to your PC, choose it as the boot device, insert the Mac installation disc, and select the Clover option in the installation settings. Proceed with the guided steps.

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xXSuperNovaXx
Posting Freak
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01-07-2021, 11:59 PM
#3
Are you required to store Clover and Mac installer files on different storage devices? You set up a Mac-formatted drive on your SSD, burned the Mac DMG onto a USB stick with Transmac, and now you're unsure where to place Clover.
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xXSuperNovaXx
01-07-2021, 11:59 PM #3

Are you required to store Clover and Mac installer files on different storage devices? You set up a Mac-formatted drive on your SSD, burned the Mac DMG onto a USB stick with Transmac, and now you're unsure where to place Clover.

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Kapodistrias
Member
130
01-11-2021, 09:30 PM
#4
I believe this site should address most of your issues: https://www.hackintoshzone.com/files/fil...-catalina/ I've tried their Mojave installer on my computer and it functioned perfectly. Just need to extract the dmg file and burn it onto a USB drive with TransMac.
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Kapodistrias
01-11-2021, 09:30 PM #4

I believe this site should address most of your issues: https://www.hackintoshzone.com/files/fil...-catalina/ I've tried their Mojave installer on my computer and it functioned perfectly. Just need to extract the dmg file and burn it onto a USB drive with TransMac.

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Julie_08
Member
176
01-19-2021, 09:01 PM
#5
Obtain a complete solution in one installer. Adhere to the steps one at a time. Hackintosh updates are now simpler.
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Julie_08
01-19-2021, 09:01 PM #5

Obtain a complete solution in one installer. Adhere to the steps one at a time. Hackintosh updates are now simpler.

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crazyborg
Member
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01-19-2021, 09:48 PM
#6
Sure thing. Now you don’t have to search for bootloaders, custom kernels, or piece together the installer yourself. The process with AMD Ryzen is surprisingly smooth. Perhaps if Apple moves to ARM later, we could run into problems.
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crazyborg
01-19-2021, 09:48 PM #6

Sure thing. Now you don’t have to search for bootloaders, custom kernels, or piece together the installer yourself. The process with AMD Ryzen is surprisingly smooth. Perhaps if Apple moves to ARM later, we could run into problems.

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Dumzzy
Member
54
01-20-2021, 12:22 AM
#7
I start by hacking it once I get my 1600.
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Dumzzy
01-20-2021, 12:22 AM #7

I start by hacking it once I get my 1600.