Once launched, the app resides in the menu bar. Clicking its icon lists all available VMs for one-click startup.
Compatible with both Intel and Apple Silicon processors.
Includes a "Privileged Helper" to automate the time-switching bypass, removing the need for manual password entry during every boot. How PD Runner 0.3.8 Works PD Runner 0.3.8
Ensure you are using the 0.3.8 "patched" version, which specifically addresses the auto-suspend bug.
Open and run: sudo spctl --master-disable followed by sudo xattr -cr /Applications/PD\ Runner.app . Once launched, the app resides in the menu bar
Move PD Runner.app to your Applications folder. Grant Permissions:
This prevents macOS from flagging the app as "damaged" or from an "unidentified developer". Move PD Runner
Open PD Runner. It will request permission to install the "Privileged Helper." Enter your Mac password to complete this. Troubleshooting Common Issues Problem Solution "Damaged" App Error
Under the hood, PD Runner uses several technical methods to keep virtual machines running:
Version 0.3.8 is considered a "revived" or "patched" release that focuses on stability and compatibility with Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) and modern macOS versions like Monterey and Ventura.