Developing apps for Linux and Windows on any platform is an easy task while building software for Mac is not so easy compared to other platforms. For building apps on Mac requires a SDK called Xcode. Xcode is an integrated development environment (IDE) that consists of set of software development tools which are designed by Apple specifically for developing software on Mac OS X and iOS. The app development kit, Xcode is not available for any other operating systems except Mac OS X and iOS. There are many reasons and compatibility issues behind this unavailability. If you are quite firm to install Xcode on your Windows PC (7, 8.1 and 10) and check the working process of SDK framework/development kit on Windows OS, then here is a detailed way on how to install Xcode on Windows 7 and 8/8.1 and Windows 10 pC.
Xcode – App Development Kit
Xcode is an application development kit or simply SDK containing set of software development tools designed for Mac OS X. Xcode is an interface builder which can also be considered as a testing application and an asset management toolkit. Here is a method on how to install Xcode on Windows PC (7, 8 or 8.1 and 10) using Oracle VirtualBox. Hence, by installing this Xcode SDK on your Windows OS, you can create and develop basic apps on Windows PC.
Requirements to Install Xcode on Windows 7/8/10 OS
In this article, we are going to explain you in a detailed way on how to install Xcode on Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 and 10. Before initiating the installation process, you need to have the following system requirements:
- A working Mac OS X virtual machine on VMware or VirtualBox.
- Downloaded Xcode package from Apple site. You need to have Apple ID in order to download Xcode from Apple store.
- Dual Core Intel processor
- Minimum 2GB of RAM (Recommended: 4 GB+)
- Hardware Virtualization
If you are a professional app developer, you have to purchase Apple hardware with OS X and app developer ID. You need to use Xcode on your Apple hardware at the time of testing the app on a real Apple device. As we are using Virtual Box to install Xcode on Windows, make sure that you have a working Mac OS X virtual machine. If you don’t have a copy of an installed Virtual Box, then you can download it here as it is free and open source.
Steps to Install Xcode on Windows 10, 8/8.1 and 7 PC or Laptop
Follow the below steps so as to install Xcode on Windows 10, 8 or 8.1 and Windows 7 desktop or Laptop for iOS SDK.
Step 1: Initially, download and install VMware or VirtualBox on your Windows computer from the above link.
Step 2: Now, you need to download and install OSX Mavericks ISO as a virtual machine.
Step 3: You have to create the virtual machine on your oracle virtual box. For that, you need to open Virtual Box and click New.
Step 4: Now, you will get a new window asking for the name of the new operating system. Enter Name as OSX, Type of the OS as Mac OS X and also enter the Version as Mac OS X (32 bit). Click Next.

Step 5: You need to select the size of RAM for the virtual machine. The sufficient size of memory for Android to run on your Windows computer requires 1024 MB (1 GB). Select the memory size and then click Next.

Step 6: Now, Select and create the type of virtual hard drive file.
Step 7: Select the type of Hardware file as VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image). It is always recommended to go for VDI in terms of ISO image. Click Next.

Step 8: Select the physical hard drive as Dynamically allocated. Now, you need to allocate the file loaction and size of Android from physical hard drive on your device. Then, Click on Create.

Step 9: Now, you have successfully created virtual machine on your virtual box. You need to mount the iso file which is downloaded before. For that, Go to Settings >> Storage >> Load iso File >> Click Ok >> Start.

Step 10: Later, you just follow the on-screen steps of OSX boot as Wizard and then OSX will be installed in Oracle Virtual.

Step 11: Now, go to safari browser in your Virtualbox and open official Apple App store. Sign in using your Apple ID into the App store. You need to enter the Apple ID and password as shown in the image below:

Step 12: After signing, type xcode in the search box in order to get the complete package. It shows you various related apps. Locate Xcode from different apps and click on Free and Download. Then, click OK to download the kit.

Step 13: After completing the installation process, open it from the applications. Now, you need to provide your root credential in order to get access privilege to install Xcode components and also for modifying your system settings. Enter your name and password and press OK.

Step 14: That’s it,. We have now successfully installed the latest Xcode version on your Windows 10, 8/8.1 and 7 PC using desktop virtualization software VMware workstation.

This way you can install Xcode, app development software on your Windows PC or Laptop. Now, you can create new projects and better apps using this interface. As you are running this software on Windows, the performance and speed of Xcode won’t be extremely high.
However, it can be used for educational purpose, but not for professional app developers. Now it’s time to use Xcode on our PC. So in this way you can easily download and install Xcode on your any windows Personal computer or laptop and you can create better apps as per your need. Hope this tutorial helps you in the best way to install Xcode on Windows 10, 8/8.1 and 7 OS running PC or Laptop.
QWERTY says
Why does this mention andriod??
josh says
it was a mistake i think
Dougie Connor says
Says it wont run OS if I continue all I get is a shell interface, says spmething about amd hardware acceleration not available
Yan-Yan says
Me too
Capital B says
go into settings/ System? then deselect enable EFI
Sampoorna says
Check your BIOS settings to ensure your machine’s CPU and chipset are properly configured.
>>If your device is based on Intel CPU processor, turn it to ENABLED in the BIOS settings.
>>If your device is AMD based, change it as ENABLED in the BIOS virtualization settings.
Marcel says
I have wifi connection but it is insane how long it takes to download…more than 12 hrs…and it stops
Khizer Hayat Khan Saddozai says
Yep just use IDM it will help you continue the download again and again when the time expires it took me 9 hours with 250kb/ps internet to download OSX Mavericks.
Marcel says
How must 5gb iso file put on a dvd which hasn’t that much space???
Why must it be an ISO and not .exe???
Mohit says
you do not have to put it on a actual dvd.
just mount it virtually via magiciso.
only ISO files can be mounted virtually that is why it is not in .exe
Khizer Hayat Khan Saddozai says
Yep PowerISO worked for me
64bit says
what if i need to create 64bit binaries? hardly possible with a 32bit system, isn’t it?
Marcel says
Hello is there anybody who reply our questions????
Marcel says
The service is realy bad….no reply’s on any comments…or support….very unprofessional.
I have taken all steps…Xcode is not available in the Appstore….and is an dmg file which we cannot not open on windows 7…..step.13 is an mistery to me…
Mane question is how do I open and dmg file om windows 7…..or what program do I need
Sampoorna says
You need to download “DMG extractor” which can be used for unzipping DMG files (Only for files with 4GB and below). If the file size is more, you can go for a professional version.
Steps to open Xcode dmg file on Windows 7:
1. Double-click on the DMG file and wait for DMG Extractor to begin.
2. You can see a list of files in the window.
3. Choose to extract the files by selecting the “Extract” button or just by dragging the files from the DMG window into any folder on your PC.
Marcel says
Plus I get this Error after clicking on the Start button in the Virtualbox:
VT-x / AMD-V hardware acceleration is not available on your system. Some guest systems (eg. OS / 2 and QNX) require this feature and can not start without it.
??????????????
Sampoorna says
You can start. Before that, you need to check your BIOS settings whether your machine’s CPU and chipset are properly configured or not. First let me know, is you device based on Intel CPU or AMD based?
ASHU says
BASED ON AMD… FACING THE SAME PROBLEM…REPLY ASAP
stuart says
My screen once all setup just stays black once ive pressed start. anyone know wht ive done wrong? some help pls 😀 x
Budoor says
Me too , Did you know how to solve it ?
Maria says
try to allow VM use more memory for Display rendering
Michael Evans says
Where do I get this root credential. What is admin login and password for the virtual OS x?
ranjana says
in requirements you mentioned about “If you are a professional app developer, you have to purchase Apple hardware with OS X “. Please could you explain bit more about this and secondly can you explain how to update OSX mavericks to OSX EI capitan using virtualbox…thanks in advance
adventurer says
It just shows a blank black screen. Don’t know how to proceeed
na says
Same problem here
helper? says
Worked fine on VMware Player but mouse is acting funky wish i knew mac shortcuts anyway Goodluck using VMware Player
ShadowJak says
Check the video memory allocation. At present it is set too low, increase the amount of video RAM and it will get past the blank screen.
Fernando Gonzales says
I increased the video ram all the way from 5 mb to 64 mb and nothing changed. I still have the plain black screen that has the
Fernando Gonzales says
interactive shell program.
Is there any way I can type in something that will startup Xcode on its own because it does say that if you enter a recognizable operable program then it will open it.
Mamuka says
when I press enter it shows basic screen , press enter to start darwin/x86 . I am pressing enter and it still shows same message
any suggestions ?
Mamuka says
switched enable EFI on settings – system screen , and got uefi interactive shell
what command should I make to start mac os ? I am using iso file you mentioned
on windows 7 home premium . no service pack installed
Cyborg'sOtherPal says
It is illegal to run Mac OS X on non-apple hardware.
Sajjad says
for me its working perfectly fine but its is old version that is why you can download xcode in this version
ger says
Hi it is looking for a user name and password, can you send to me
Joel says
Same problem here
Milad says
No bootable medium found! System halted.
I’ve got this error I don’t know why
Raheel says
Select to add IDE controller, probably you’re trying with SATA controller
Jahanzaib says
Hi.
Can you please give me the credentials for the first time login to OS X ?
regards