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In this article, we will learn how to install macOS 13 Ventura on VMware. We have provided links to download the macOS Ventura ISO file for VMware, macOS Unlocker for VMware, and the official VMware software.
If you are on a MAC, you can use this guide: How to Install macOS Ventura in a Virtual Machine on an M1 or M2 Mac with UTM
If you are a Mac user, you can simply download the macOS Ventura DMG file and install it directly on your system. For Windows users, this guide will help you install macOS 13 Ventura on VMware on your Windows PC.
Things Required to Install macOS Ventura on VMware on Windows PC.
- Enable virtualization of your Windows 11 PC
- Download and Install VMware on your Windows PC
- Download & Install macOS Unlocker for VMware Workstation/Player
- Download macOS Ventura ISO File
- Total time required: 60 minutes (If you want a short method, you can directly use the pre-created macOS Ventura VMDK file and install it on the VM. Here is a guide you can use.
Step-by-Step Guide: macOS Ventura on VMWare
1. Enable virtualization of your Windows 11 PC. Here is a guide you can use: How to Enable Virtualization in Windows 11? Easy Guide
2. Download and install VMware Workstation Pro 25H2 and install macOS Unlocker.
Here is a complete video tutorial that you can use:
3. Download macOS Ventura ISO File
4. Open VMware and click Create a new virtual machine.
5. Select Installer Disk Image and attach the macOS Ventura ISO file you downloaded above, and then click Next.
6. Select Apple macOS and in the version, select macOS 13 and click Next.
7. Enter a name for your virtual machine (in my case: macOS 13) and click Next.
8. Specify the size, keep anything above 80 GB.
9. Click Customize Hardware.
10. Keep memory in the desired range and set processors to 4.
11. Click close.
12. Click Finish
The last step is to edit your VMX file. You will find a .vmx file in the folder where you created your virtual machine (VM), typically within your Documents folder.
If you have an AMD processor, use these VMX codes: VMX Codes for AMD & INTEL
13. Click Power on this virtual machine.
14. The process will take some time, and wait for the Apple logo to appear.
15. Now, you can simply proceed with the installation of macOS Ventura 13.
16. Select your language.
17. Click on Disk Utility.
18. Select the VMware Virtual SATA Hard drive and click on Erase.
19. Set a name for your HDD and click Erase.
20. Close Disk Utility and click on Install macOS Ventura.
21. Select your Hard Drive and click Continue.
This process will now take some time, and your VM may restart several times; please do not panic.
22. After a while, you will see the Select Your Country or Region screen. Select your country and click ‘Continue‘.
23. Click ‘Continue‘ on Written and Spoken Languages.
24. Click ‘Not Now’ on the Accessibility page.
25. Click ‘Continue‘ on Data & Privacy.
26. On Migration Assistant, click ‘Not Now‘.
27. On Sign-in to your Apple ID page, click ‘Set Up Later‘.
28. Agree to the terms and conditions.
29. Create your Apple Account logins.
30. Select your time zone.
31. Under Analytics, click ‘Continue‘.
32. Under Screen Time, click ‘Set Up Later’.
33. Choose Your Look and click on Continue.
The following steps for personalizing your macOS Ventura are demonstrated in the video tutorial below. You can follow the steps in the video and proceed with installing macOS 13 Ventura on VMware.
Install VMware Tools on macOS Ventura
To install VMware Tools:
- In the VMware menu, go to VM > Install VMware Tools
- On the macOS desktop, you will see an error message, but it will also include a download link.
- Click on the link to download the darwin.iso file.
- Restart the OS, and then you will see the ISO attached: Install VMware Tools on the desktop.
- Double-click the “Install VMware Tools” package
- Follow the installation wizard.
- If you get a Security Warning, go to System Settings and click on Allow.
Log In to Apple ID on macOS Ventura on VMware (Optional but Recommended)
To access the App Store and other Apple services:
ISO burning software
- Open System Preferences
- Click on “Apple ID”
- Enter your Apple ID and password
- Enable services as desired (iCloud, Find My, etc.)
Note: If you’re concerned about privacy or just testing, you can skip this step. macOS Ventura is fully functional without an Apple ID for basic use.
Software Updates on macOS Ventura on VMware
Keeping your virtual macOS updated:
- Install any available updates
- Open System Preferences
- Click on “Software Update”
- Click “Check for Updates”
Important: Before major updates, consider taking a snapshot of your virtual machine in VMware (VM > Snapshot > Take Snapshot) so you can revert if anything goes wrong.
Troubleshooting Common Issues: macOS Ventura on VMware: (Updated 03/01/2026)
1. Stuck in a boot loop
If you are stuck in a boot loop. Go to your VM settings, then select Options, General, and change the Guest Operating System to Microsoft Windows.
If your VM restarts with the installation process again, and you are stuck in a loop. For those stuck on a boot loop, wait for 5/7 boot loops; after that, it will stop (Intel processor).
2. I am using the macOS Ventura VMDK file. What is the password for the account “Vaibhav Gupta”?
The password for my account is 0904.
If you encounter any issues, please refer to the complete video tutorial.
Conclusion: macOS 13 Ventura on VMWare
I hope this guide on ‘How to Install macOS 13 Ventura on VMware‘ was easy and helpful. If you face any issues, please comment below.
If you encounter any issues with VMware, you can run it on VirtualBox instead. Here is the guide: Install macOS 13 Ventura on VirtualBox
35 Comments
I am trying to erase the disk on Disk Utility to install the OS on VMware, but I got this error, what to do?
The operation on file “C:\Users\mariu\OneDrive\Documents\Virtual Machines\macOS 13\macOS 13.vmdk” failed.
If the file resides on a remote file system, make sure that the network connection and the server where this disk resides are functioning properly. If the file resides on removable media, reattach the media.
Select Retry to attempt the operation again.
Select Cancel to power off the virtual machine.
Select Continue to forward the error to the guest operating system.
You have stored the file in cloud storage like one drive.
Kindly move it to your primary HDD and then complete the setup again.
Thanks, Ruby! It was a hilarious mistake, kind of pathetic, but for those, who is struggling with this problem: it works beautifully.
after finish all the steps. i started the macOS13 and arrived to where it says: “Select the disk where you want to install macOS” but there isn’t any option to select 🙁
what can be wrong?
You need to select the already created HDD and then proceed.
He forgot a reqired step in the instructions: You must go into Disk Utility before install. Select the VM disk and Erase it. Then, go to install and you have a disk to select.
thank you this helped me!
I try to install mac os Ventura on VMware after doing the tutorial of installing and turning on mac os on VMWare it inter me to the recovery page and there is no option to skip this step what can I do?
Can you send a screenshot to admin@techrechard.com?
Hi my mac os vm doenst have an internet connection even when connecting network adaptor trough removable devices kindly please help
Try this:
https://www.ubackup.com/enterprise-backup/vmware-internet-not-working.html#:~:text=%E2%96%B8%20Confirm%20the%20network%20connection,Internet%20is%20working%20in%20Workstation.
It’s working but there’s a lot of lag in the VM. Video memory is only at 3mb and can’t find a way to add more. Is 3d acceleration supported? Also, It’s not letting me install the VMware tools. Any pointers are highly appreciated. Regards!
If you experience problems with a amd proccesor like the apple logo and nothing happens add this to the vmx file:
cpuid.0.eax = “0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:1011”
cpuid.0.ebx = “0111:0101:0110:1110:0110:0101:0100:0111”
cpuid.0.ecx = “0110:1100:0110:0101:0111:0100:0110:1110”
cpuid.0.edx = “0100:1001:0110:0101:0110:1110:0110:1001”
cpuid.1.eax = “0000:0000:0000:0001:0000:0110:0111:0001”
cpuid.1.ebx = “0000:0010:0000:0001:0000:1000:0000:0000”
cpuid.1.ecx = “1000:0010:1001:1000:0010:0010:0000:0011”
cpuid.1.edx = “0000:0111:1000:1011:1111:1011:1111:1111”
smbios.reflectHost = “TRUE”
hw.model = “MacBookPro14,3”
board-id = “Mac-551B86E5744E2388”
failed to start the virtual machine after adding the above scripit
You must be missing something.
What is the state of the machine when you click start?
The additional script works for my AMD, remember to replace with the correct ” “, copy and paste wont copy exactly.
smc.version = “0” not correct is smc.version = 0 then the virtual machine run ok
This is correct
smc.version = 0
cpuid.0.eax = “0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:1011”
cpuid.0.ebx = “0111:0101:0110:1110:0110:0101:0100:0111”
cpuid.0.ecx = “0110:1100:0110:0101:0111:0100:0110:1110”
cpuid.0.edx = “0100:1001:0110:0101:0110:1110:0110:1001”
cpuid.1.eax = “0000:0000:0000:0001:0000:0110:0111:0001”
cpuid.1.ebx = “0000:0010:0000:0001:0000:1000:0000:0000”
cpuid.1.ecx = “1000:0010:1001:1000:0010:0010:0000:0011”
cpuid.1.edx = “0000:0111:1000:1011:1111:1011:1111:1111”
smbios.reflectHost = “TRUE”
hw.model = “MacBookPro14,3”
board-id = “Mac-551B86E5744E2388”
usb_xhci:4.present = “TRUE”
usb_xhci:4.deviceType = “hid”
usb_xhci:4.port = “4”
usb_xhci:4.parent = “-1”
Legend! This works!
My hero! thank you so much!
thanks for the tutorial but it keeps bootlooping in the second part of the setup. I’m runnning vmware 17, and I patched it with the unlocker.
Try running Version 16.
same problem here and running version 16
Same problem here running version 15. What to do to fix?
Mouse not moving :(. unable to install
Check this:
https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/1003665#:~:text=Deselect%20Mouse%20Driver%20from%20VMware,The%20mouse%20now%20functions%20properly.
hello, have macos13 with vmware after instruction everything get, thanks for that. now I have the problem that the vmware window is much too small and also can not be pulled larger. anyone an idea?
Try this:
https://communities.vmware.com/t5/VMware-Workstation-Pro/change-the-screen-size-of-the-virtual-machine/td-p/970373
After the machine boots up after a while i get the screen with a circle with a line through it, what can i do to resolve it?
smc.version = “0” , try smc.version = 0
I am using VMWare Player 15. After unlocking it, I am not getting option to select macOS 13. It gives options to select version upto macOS 10.15 only.
You need to use the latest version of VMWare.
Hello.
Have followed your instructions to install MacOS Ventura on VMWare Workstation Pro 17.6.2, using AMD Ryzen 7000 CPU but without any success. The procedure stops when it is trying to install VMWare Tools.
2025-06-22T09:59:46.232Z In(05) vmx GuestRpcSendTimedOut: message to toolbox timed out.
2025-06-22T09:59:46.232Z In(05) vmx Vix: [guestCommands.c:1943]: Error VIX_E_TOOLS_NOT_RUNNING in VMAutomationTranslateGuestRpcError(): VMware Tools are not running in the guest
2025-06-22T10:00:01.470Z In(05) vmx USB-CCID: SCardListReaders with 0 len failed: SCARD_E_SERVICE_STOPPED(0x8010001e).
2025-06-22T10:00:01.470Z In(05) vmx USB: New set of 3 USB devices.
2025-06-22T10:00:01.470Z In(05) vmx USB: Found device [name:Syntek\ Integrated\ Camera vid:174f pid:2469 path:1/2/0 speed:high family:video instanceId:USB\\VID_174F&PID_2469\\0001 serialnum:0001 arbRuntimeKey:4 version:5]
2025-06-22T10:00:01.470Z In(05) vmx USB: Found device [name:Realtek\ Bluetooth\ Radio vid:0bda pid:c123 path:1/0/1 speed:full family:wireless,bluetooth instanceId:USB\\VID_0BDA&PID_C123\\00E04C000001 serialnum:00E04C000001 arbRuntimeKey:1 version:5]
2025-06-22T10:00:01.470Z In(05) vmx USB: Found device [name:Feitian\ USB\ Token vid:096e pid:0807 path:1/1/1 speed:full family:smart-card instanceId:USB\\VID_096E&PID_0807\\6&AD093B5&0&2 arbRuntimeKey:3 quirks:allow,pause-pm-policy version:5]
Best regards,
Stelios
Did you add the VMX configurations for AMD processor?
cpuid.0.eax = “0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:1011”
cpuid.0.ebx = “0111:0101:0110:1110:0110:0101:0100:0111”
cpuid.0.ecx = “0110:1100:0110:0101:0111:0100:0110:1110”
cpuid.0.edx = “0100:1001:0110:0101:0110:1110:0110:1001”
cpuid.1.eax = “0000:0000:0000:0001:0000:0110:0111:0001”
cpuid.1.ebx = “0000:0010:0000:0001:0000:1000:0000:0000”
cpuid.1.ecx = “1000:0010:1001:1000:0010:0010:0000:0011”
cpuid.1.edx = “0000:0111:1000:1011:1111:1011:1111:1111”
smbios.reflectHost = “TRUE”
hw.model = “iMacPro1,1”
board-id = “Mac-7BA5B2D9E42DDD94”
serialNumber.reflectHost = “TRUE”
serialNumber = “SERIAL_NO_HERE”
Thank you for your prompt respose. Process has continued installing Ventura on AMD Lenovo laptop.