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I'm trying to install OS X Mavericks in VirtualBox on Windows 8.1. I have VirtualBox installed and the VM set up, but I need an ISO file to install the operating system. I've searched around and found one result one a website I hadn't heard of, but Google Chrome flagged it as malware. I found a file on CNet, but it's an upgrade file for machines that are running an earlier version of OS X. Is there an official source for downloading OS X ISO files? If not, is it possible to get the required ISO file without already having access to OS X?
Does not work on Mavericks and Yosemite There is no way to legitimately get the file without having access to a Mac, and a licensed copy of the OS via a purchase (unless you are a member of the Developer Program, for which you can expect to pay far more than the cost of the OS, what with it being free). But if you can blag some access time on a Mac, then you can download the OS from the Mac App Store (You may need to Option+Click the Purchased section to force it to reshow them if you have downloaded them at least once already). Once you have the installer downloaded and sat in your dock, you can simply pick it apart and get to the image file that is inside it. This is the official way to get the file direct from Apple, but there is still work to do to make it into an ISO:.
Once you’ve downloaded Mavericks, find the installer on your Mac. It’s called Install OS X Mavericks.app and it should have been downloaded to your main Applications folder or be sat in your Dock. Right-click (or Control+click) the installer, and choose Show Package Contents from the resulting contextual menu. In the folder that appears, open Contents Shared Support; you’ll see a disk image file called InstallESD.dmg This dmg file is in essence an ISO file in s slightly different format. We'll need to convert it.
Open up Disk Utility and:. From the menu bar, select Images Convert and point it to your.dmg file. In the Save As dialog that follows, select DVD/CD master. Disk Utility will insist on saving the new ISO as a.cdr file, but it is really an ISO. When complete, you can rename it to.iso in Finder. Use an external HD or thumb drive which is in ExFAT format (Compared to FAT format, this allows for single files larger than 4GB).
Copy the.iso file and access it on the other system. For clarity, you can do the above on any version of OS X from 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) onwards, so you can use an old image to get hold of a new image for example, if you have access to a different OS version than Mavericks.
There is no official way to run OS X on a virtual machine in Windows. The Apple EULA clearly states under section 2 B that you're allowed to: (iii) to install, use and run up to two (2) additional copies or instances of the Apple Software within virtual operating system environments on each Mac Computer you own or control that is already running the Apple Software, for purposes of: (a) software development; (b) testing during software development; (c) using OS X Server; or (d) personal, non-commercial use. Source: This means that you can virtualize OS X only inside OS X on Mac hardware.
Anything else breaks the license.
So this comes from a new reader here at Rather-Be-Shopping.com (who also happens to be a distant relative), which is WAY cool. Long story short, she scored a pair of $85 Silver brand jeans at Macy’s for $4.99!
Read4me 1.6.15 Purchase For Mac
So how the heck did she do it? She was shopping at her local and well, why don’t I just let her explain it in her own words “Wanted to let you know of a great deal I scored at Macy’s this week. I got a pair of Silver brand jeans, regular retail price of $85, for $4.99! They were special priced as they were the last pair in the store (on a mannequin), and not my size. I had a very helpful sales clerk inform me that I could order them online in my size for around $76, then come into the store and get them returned (and exchanged) for the in-store special price. They were $16.99 in-store, by the time I got them ordered and back in to return, the in-store price went down to $4.99!
They even credited my shopping costs! Best deal I’ve ever gotten!” Awesome. So let’s break this down a bit so you can give it a try. Here are some details to look for: Look for Clearance Items. By only looking at the clearance rack you’re much more likely to find items that will fit the “buy online and return to store” criteria. Look for items that are darn near out of stock which they don’t have in your size. This should not be that difficult.
The only way this works is if the stores website is selling the item for more than the in-store price. This actually happens all the time as brick & mortar stores are constantly slashing prices in an effort to clear out inventory to make room for new styles. How To Return and Re-Buy. Once you find an item you want that is a screaming deal, just order from the website, return in-store, and re-buy at the lower in-store price. If the store you are shopping at has a smartphone app, and most big department stores do, make sure you download it and have it available when shopping in-store. You’ll be able to quickly see what the stores website is selling the item for and find some great deal opportunities.
Here is a list of popular store apps to help facilitate this frugal hack:. Macy’s (, ). American Eagle Outfitters (, ). Nordstrom. Kohl’s (, ). JCPenney (, ).
Aeropostale (, ). Old Navy (, ) Being Friendly Goes a LONG Way.
Because this hack requires you knowing if the store will let you return items in-store that were bought from their website, start up a friendly conversation with an employee and ask if this is an option. By being upfront with what you’re trying to accomplish it will take the stigma out of it. After-all, it is nothing more than smart shopping. In Conclusion While this hack is not something you can take advantage of during every shopping trip, it certainly is something to be aware of, especially during the upcoming holiday shopping season when in-store and online pricing can very wildly. Ask the Reader: Have you ever tried buying online and returning the item to the store in order to score a deal? Let me know how it worked out.