How to Install macOS in a Virtual Machine on Windows

Are you interested in running macOS on your Windows machine without actually installing it? Creating a virtual Hackintosh using VMware or VirtualBox is the perfect solution. In this article, we will guide you through the process of setting up a macOS virtual machine on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure your system meets the minimum requirements:

* At least 8GB RAM

* 80GB storage space for the macOS installation

Step 1: Download and Install VMware Player or VirtualBox

You can download the latest version of both VMware Player and VirtualBox from their official websites. For this tutorial, we will focus on installing macOS in a virtual machine using both Oracle VirtualBox Manager (VirtualBox) and VMware Workstation Player (VMware Player).

Step 2: Download the Compatibility Patch for VMware Workstation

If you're using VMware Workstation Pro, you'll need to download the compatibility patch, known as VMware Workstation Unlocker. This patch will allow you to install macOS on your virtual machine.

Step 3: Prepare Your System

Before installing the compatibility path, make sure to close VMware Workstation. Then, follow these steps:

* Make sure the Enable PAE/NX box is checked.

* If you have a CPU with power to spare (such as an Intel Core i7 or i9 with multiple extra cores), consider assigning more.

* Under System, remove Floppy from the boot order.

Step 4: Install macOS in VMware Workstation

To install macOS in VMware Workstation, follow these steps:

* Download the latest version of VMware Player

* Download the latest version of VirtualBox

* Install VMware Workstation Pro (if you haven't already)

* Install the compatibility patch (VMware Workstation Unlocker)

Step 5: Install macOS Monterey

Once your system is prepared and the compatibility patch is installed, you can download the latest version of macOS Monterey. Follow the installation process to set up your virtual machine.

With these steps, you'll be able to create a macOS virtual machine on Windows 10 using either VMware or VirtualBox. This will allow you to run Apple apps from your Windows machine without actually installing macOS on your computer.

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