Fixing Kernel Panic After Upgrading to macOS Ventura on VMware Fusion with i9-9000k and 5700 XT

From the provided screenshots, you're experiencing a kernel panic after upgrading from macOS Catalina to Ventura on a virtual machine environment using VMware Fusion. A kernel panic can be caused by a variety of issues, including incompatible kexts (kernel extensions), improper configuration settings, or hardware compatibility problems.

To resolve this issue, here is a step-by-step guide considering your system specifications:

Guide Step by Step:

  1. Backup Current Setup:

    • Before making any changes, ensure you have a complete backup of your current virtual machine.
  2. Check Compatibility:

    • Verify that macOS Ventura is compatible with your version of VMware Fusion. Update VMware Fusion to the latest version if necessary.
  3. Update Kexts and Drivers:

    • The upgrade to Ventura may require updated versions of kexts. Check for updates to all kexts used in your EFI folder, especially those related to graphics (like WhateverGreen.kext) and virtualization.
  4. Validate Configurations:

    • Open your config.plist file with a proper plist editor and ensure all settings are correct for Ventura. Pay special attention to the ACPI patches and Kernel section. You may need to adjust these for the new OS.
  5. Graphics Compatibility:

    • Since you're using a 5700 XT, ensure that WhateverGreen.kext is up to date. Also, check

if there are specific boot arguments or settings required for Ventura when using this GPU in a virtualized environment.

  1. VMware Fusion Settings:

    • Check the settings of the virtual machine in VMware Fusion. Ensure that the hardware version is compatible with Ventura and that the virtual machine settings (like the amount of RAM and number of CPU cores allocated) are not exceeding the capabilities of your actual hardware.
  2. Repair Permissions:

    • Repair permissions of the system files in your virtual machine. This can sometimes resolve issues caused by the upgrade process.
  3. Check System Logs:

    • Examine the system logs to identify any specific drivers or services that are mentioned in the panic report. This can provide clues about what might be causing the issue.
  4. Safe Mode:

    • Try booting the virtual machine in Safe Mode (boot with the -x flag) to see if the system can bypass the kernel extensions causing the issue.
  5. Remove Unnecessary Kexts:

    • If certain kexts are not necessary for the virtual machine's operation, consider removing them. Sometimes, less is more for stability.
  6. Rebuild Caches:

    • Rebuild the kernel cache using terminal commands within the virtual machine's recovery mode if possible. This can sometimes resolve conflicts that occur due to cache issues after an upgrade.

possible. This can sometimes resolve conflicts that occur due to cache issues after an upgrade.

  1. Reset NVRAM:
    • Reset the virtual machine's NVRAM. This can be done by adding the boot argument -nvram-reset or by using the CleanNvram.efi tool if available in your EFI folder.

Create config.plist:

Since I don't have the specific details of your EFI folder and config.plist, I can't provide an exact snippet. However, the process generally involves:

plaintext
- Open your current `config.plist` with a plist editor. - Navigate to the ACPI
Upgraded from Catalina to Ventura -- When I open VMware the iOS (Ventura) crashes have to reboot and get this error. Can you help me fix this?

Upgraded from Catalina to Ventura -- When I open VMware Fusion the iOS (Ventura) crashes have to reboot and get this error. Can you help me fix this?

i9-9000k -- 5700 XT Sapphire Nitro + -- 2Tb Western Digital -- 64GB G Skill Ram

https://preview.redd.it/qft3feczetcc1.png?width=1066&format=png&auto=webp&s=6fdbfaf86794f07871dbc94e1498cb02c0c6e2ce

submitted by /u/Q-Tonium
[link] [comments]