diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 220d652..75561d9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,8 +1,9 @@ # Transfer a Macintosh hardware installation to Parallels Desktop virtual disk -Setting: a slowly dying macintosh needs to be virtualised to be keept alive +## Setting +a slowly dying macintosh needs to be virtualised to be kept alive -Prerequisites: +## Prerequisites - a Macintosh (Mac Mini late 2009) - another Macintosh (iMac 5K 2017) - Parallels Desktop v15 (later herein only refered to as PD) @@ -10,10 +11,14 @@ Prerequisites: - a TimeMachine backup of the Mac in question (here Mac Mini) on an external hard drive ## steps to be taken - -- create a TimeMachine backup of the mac to transfer on external disk +- create a TimeMachine backup of the mac to transfer on an external disk - copy additional file to this disk if needed (i.e.: when using Little Sntich -> export Rules !) - install PD -- create the bootable stick * (see further down/other gist) -- create a new virtual machine in PD +- create the bootable stick * (see https://carlothecat.chickenkiller.com/gist/create_a_bootable_installer_disk_image_from_InstallMacOSX.dmg$0) +- create a new virtual machine in PD (adjust # cpus, ram and disk space according to your needs) - start that up using the stick as boot medium and install macos +- during setup migration assistent will show up: use the external backup drive here +- proceed with the aftermath if neccessairy + +## the after: fixing any glitches after migration +- see: https://carlothecat.chickenkiller.com/gist/control_visibility_of_system_menulets_via_terminal$0 \ No newline at end of file