Virtualising Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion

Obtaining the Necessary Tools and Software

To virtualise Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, you will need to obtain the OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion installer and copy it to your local Desktop or hard disk. Additionally, you will require virtualisation software that is compatible with Mac OS X 10.8.

Preparation is Key

Before proceeding, ensure that you have a Mac computer and the OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion installer. It is also recommended that you test the installation process using a 64-bit only test mode to avoid any potential issues.

Choosing the Right Virtualisation Software

There are several virtualisation software options available for Mac OS X 10.8, including Parallels Desktop, VMWare Fusion, and VirtualBox. Each of these options has its own set of features and benefits, so it is essential to choose the one that best suits your needs.

Installing and Setting Up the Virtual Machine

Once you have selected your virtualisation software, you can begin the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion on a virtual machine. During the installation process, be sure to activate Adobe Creative Suite using the offline activation method.

Challenges and Solutions

Unfortunately, there are some challenges associated with virtualising Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. One of these challenges is the inability to connect to servers using Transport Layer Security (TLS) versions v1/v2. This is due to Adobe's Creative Suite activation software only supporting older TLS connection methods.

Another challenge is the discontinuation of support for the ISRG Root X1 root certificate in OS X 10.11 and earlier. This means that Apple's operating system, Safari, and most browsers (except Firefox) will no longer be able to connect securely to servers.

To overcome these challenges, you can use the offline activation method to activate Adobe Creative Suite and ensure a secure connection by using a browser like Firefox or upgrading your operating system to a version that supports TLS v1.3.

Virtualising Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion is an effective way to run 32-bit applications that do not support macOS 10.15 or later. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can successfully set up and install a virtual machine with Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion.

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