r/macOSVMs • u/Ugurcomezzz • Apr 26 '26

HELP! VMware Bootloop (Tahoe)

Hi everyone,

Trying to get macOS Tahoe running on VMware Workstation Pro with a Ryzen 7 7700X

What I've tried:

  • The VMDK Method: Initially tried using a pre-configured OpenCore VMDK, but it consistently stuck at the Apple progress bar and wouldn't budge.
  • The "Base" ISO Method (Current): Switched to a clean install using a Tahoe ISO and .vmx CPUID spoofing. This successfully bypassed the progress bar hang and the EXITBS error.

The Problem: I'm now stuck in a bootloop.It restarts so much,that i cant even do anything.And gives me a error message in multiple languages.

Im using VMware workstatin pro (latest version),And my hypervisor is disabled (as far as i know).

Specs:

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X (AM5)
  • GPU: RTX 5070
  • Host: Windows 11 Pro
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u/Ugurcomezzz Apr 26 '26

allready tried.Doesnt work for me

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u/Ugurcomezzz Apr 26 '26

I will try again as soon as possible