{"id":10227,"date":"2024-03-27T09:02:18","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T03:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/?p=10227"},"modified":"2024-03-27T09:02:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T03:32:20","slug":"how-to-install-macos-big-sur-on-vmware-on-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/how-to-install-macos-big-sur-on-vmware-on-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install macOS Big Sur on VMware on Windows? 8 Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6635aad7c1c8a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6635aad7c1c8a\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/how-to-install-macos-big-sur-on-vmware-on-windows\/#Steps_to_Install_macOS_Big_Sur_on_VMware_on_Windows_PC\" title=\"Steps to Install macOS Big Sur on VMware on Windows PC\">Steps to Install macOS Big Sur on VMware on Windows PC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/how-to-install-macos-big-sur-on-vmware-on-windows\/#1_Download_Required_Files\" title=\"1. Download Required Files\">1. Download Required Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/how-to-install-macos-big-sur-on-vmware-on-windows\/#2_Install_VMware_on_Windows\" title=\"2. Install VMware on Windows\">2. Install VMware on Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/how-to-install-macos-big-sur-on-vmware-on-windows\/#3_Install_macOS_Unlocker_on_VMware\" title=\"3. Install macOS Unlocker on VMware\">3. Install macOS Unlocker on VMware<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/how-to-install-macos-big-sur-on-vmware-on-windows\/#4_Create_a_New_Virtual_Machine_for_macOS_Big_Sur\" title=\"4. Create a New Virtual Machine for macOS Big Sur\">4. Create a New Virtual Machine for macOS Big Sur<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/how-to-install-macos-big-sur-on-vmware-on-windows\/#5_Customize_Virtual_Machine_Settings\" title=\"5. Customize Virtual Machine Settings\">5. Customize Virtual Machine Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/how-to-install-macos-big-sur-on-vmware-on-windows\/#6_Edit_VMX_File_of_all_macOS_Big_Sur\" title=\"6. Edit VMX File of all macOS Big Sur\">6. Edit VMX File of all macOS Big Sur<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/how-to-install-macos-big-sur-on-vmware-on-windows\/#7_Start_the_Virtual_Machine\" title=\"7. Start the Virtual Machine\">7. Start the Virtual Machine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/how-to-install-macos-big-sur-on-vmware-on-windows\/#8_Clean_Installation_of_macOS_Big_Sur_on_VMware\" title=\"8. Clean Installation of macOS Big Sur on VMware\">8. Clean Installation of macOS Big Sur on VMware<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/how-to-install-macos-big-sur-on-vmware-on-windows\/#Install_macOS_Big_Sur_on_VMware_on_Windows_Final_Words\" title=\"Install macOS Big Sur on VMware on Windows: Final Words.\">Install macOS Big Sur on VMware on Windows: Final Words.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"92f2eb3c5c4abfbd6ebe10c2e6f57c0a\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:0px 0 0px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-2999057315000752\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2999057315000752\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"6313465595\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>In this article, we will learn how to install macOS Big Sur on VMware on Windows. You can also use VirtualBox and use this guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/how-to-install-macos-big-sur-on-virtualbox-on-windows\/\">How to Install macOS Big Sur on VirtualBox on Windows<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/macos-big-sur\/id1526878132?mt=12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">macOS Big Sur<\/a> is the famous operating system developed by Apple for its <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mac_(computer)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Macintosh <\/a>computers, and it comes with a range of new features and improvements over the previous versions. While macOS Big Sur is designed to run exclusively on Apple hardware, installing and running it on non-Apple computers using virtualization software like VMware is possible. This allows users to experience the latest macOS features on their Windows or Linux machines without purchasing a Mac. In this article, we will explore the steps to install macOS Big Sur on VMware and its benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/how-to-speed-up-macos-big-sur-7-easy-methods\/\">How to Speed Up macOS Big Sur? 7 Easy Methods<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/how-to-share-folders-on-virtualbox-vmware-windows-mac\/\">How to share folders on VirtualBox &amp; Vmware? (Windows-MAC) Step by Step Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Install_macOS_Big_Sur_on_VMware_on_Windows_PC\"><\/span>Steps to Install macOS Big Sur on VMware on Windows PC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Download_Required_Files\"><\/span>1. Download Required Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will require some files to install macOS Big Sur on VMware on Windows PC. The main file is macOS Big Sur ISO Image, which will help VMware set up macOS Big Sur. So, download these files one by one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/download-macos-big-sur-vmdk-virtual-machine-disk-file\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Download macOS Big Sur VMDK File<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmware.com\/au\/products\/workstation-pro\/workstation-pro-evaluation.html\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VMware Workstation Latest Version (Download now).<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/paolo-projects\/unlocker\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download macOS Unlocker<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Install_VMware_on_Windows\"><\/span>2. Install VMware on Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After downloading VMWare, the installation process is simple and similar to other applications. However, it&#8217;s important to follow the instructions below carefully to clearly understand how to install VMware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Locate the <strong>Download folder<\/strong> on your PC, <strong>double-click<\/strong> on the installer, and continue with the steps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Install_macOS_Unlocker_on_VMware\"><\/span>3. Install macOS Unlocker on VMware<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing macOS Unlocker on VMware is critical because it enables the option to install Mac OS X on VMware. This tool is essential for setting up any other macOS version on VMware, making it a valuable asset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t downloaded it, scroll down to the appropriate file section above and download it from there. After downloading, you must extract the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.win-rar.com\/start.html?&amp;L=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WinRAR <\/a>application because it&#8217;s compressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <strong>macOS Unlocker folder<\/strong> that you&#8217;ve downloaded. You also must <strong>right-click <\/strong>on the <strong>Win-Install<\/strong> file and click <strong>Run as Administrator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"385\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Win-install.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Win-install.png 729w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Win-install-600x317.png 600w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Win-install-300x158.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>The installation of the macOS Unlocker will begin and may take a few minutes to complete. Once it is successfully installed, the command prompt window will close.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"525\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Installing-macOS-Unlocker.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Installing-macOS-Unlocker.png 784w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Installing-macOS-Unlocker-600x402.png 600w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Installing-macOS-Unlocker-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Installing-macOS-Unlocker-768x514.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Create_a_New_Virtual_Machine_for_macOS_Big_Sur\"><\/span>4. Create a New Virtual Machine for macOS Big Sur<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You have installed VMware on your Windows. Now, we must create a specific virtual machine for macOS Big Sur. Follow the instructions below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <strong>VMware<\/strong> and click <strong>Create a New Virtual Machine<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"584\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Create-a-New-Virtual-Machine.png\" alt=\"How to Install macOS Big Sur on VMware on Windows\" class=\"wp-image-10230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Create-a-New-Virtual-Machine.png 810w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Create-a-New-Virtual-Machine-600x433.png 600w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Create-a-New-Virtual-Machine-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Create-a-New-Virtual-Machine-768x554.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>On the Welcome screen, you must select <strong>Typical (recommended<\/strong>). And click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"428\" height=\"430\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Typical.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Typical.png 428w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Typical-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Typical-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Typical-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>In the guest operating system setup, you have to pick the third option:<strong> I will install the operating system later.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"428\" height=\"430\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/I-will-Install-the-Operating-System-Later.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/I-will-Install-the-Operating-System-Later.png 428w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/I-will-Install-the-Operating-System-Later-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/I-will-Install-the-Operating-System-Later-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/I-will-Install-the-Operating-System-Later-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Select <strong>Apple Mac OS X<\/strong> and version to <strong>macOS 10.16 <\/strong>and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"428\" height=\"430\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Guest-operating-system.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Guest-operating-system.png 428w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Guest-operating-system-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Guest-operating-system-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Guest-operating-system-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Name the virtual machine. In my case, I will keep it <strong>macOS Big Sur <\/strong>and also specify the location on the harddisk. Click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"428\" height=\"430\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Name-the-Virtual-Machine.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Name-the-Virtual-Machine.png 428w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Name-the-Virtual-Machine-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Name-the-Virtual-Machine-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Name-the-Virtual-Machine-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>Select the <strong>storage <\/strong>to 100 GB and select <strong>Store virtual disk as a single fil<\/strong>e, then click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"428\" height=\"430\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Specify-Disk-Capacity.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Specify-Disk-Capacity.png 428w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Specify-Disk-Capacity-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Specify-Disk-Capacity-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Specify-Disk-Capacity-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Customize_Virtual_Machine_Settings\"><\/span>5. Customize Virtual Machine Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have created the virtual machine, follow the below step to customize the macOS Big Sur configurations.<\/p><div class=\"92f2eb3c5c4abfbd6ebe10c2e6f57c0a\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:0px 0 0px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-2999057315000752\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2999057315000752\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"6313465595\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>You need to click on the <strong>Customize hardware <\/strong>option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"428\" height=\"430\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Customize-Hardware.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Customize-Hardware.png 428w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Customize-Hardware-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Customize-Hardware-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Customize-Hardware-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>You need to increase the size Memory size to 2GB or 4GB.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>Processor from the left side, <\/strong>and increase it to 4.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"706\" height=\"671\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Memory-1.png\" alt=\"How to Install macOS Big Sur on VMware on Windows\" class=\"wp-image-10237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Memory-1.png 706w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Memory-1-600x570.png 600w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Memory-1-300x285.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Select <strong> New CD\/DVD (SATA),<\/strong> and click <strong>Use ISO Image File<\/strong>, then click <strong>Browse <\/strong>and add the <strong>macOS Big Sur ISO Image <\/strong>that you have downloaded from the above link.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"706\" height=\"671\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Add-macOS-Big-Sur-ISO-Image-1.png\" alt=\"How to Install macOS Big Sur on VMware on Windows\" class=\"wp-image-10238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Add-macOS-Big-Sur-ISO-Image-1.png 706w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Add-macOS-Big-Sur-ISO-Image-1-600x570.png 600w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Add-macOS-Big-Sur-ISO-Image-1-300x285.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Once you have done everything correctly, <strong>save the changes<\/strong> and click <strong>Close<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"484\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Close-Hardware.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Close-Hardware.png 707w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Close-Hardware-600x411.png 600w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Close-Hardware-300x205.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>You need to click on the <strong>Finish <\/strong>button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"428\" height=\"430\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Finish.png\" alt=\"How to Install macOS Big Sur on VMware on Windows\" class=\"wp-image-10240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Finish.png 428w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Finish-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Finish-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Finish-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Edit_VMX_File_of_all_macOS_Big_Sur\"><\/span>6. Edit VMX File of all macOS Big Sur<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve successfully created a new virtual machine. It is the right time to edit the VMX file of macOS Big Sur. You can find the VMX file at <strong>Documents &gt; Virtual machine &gt;  macOS Big Sur<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right-click on the <strong>macOS Big Sur.vmx<\/strong> and click <strong>open with Notepad <\/strong>or any editor software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"596\" height=\"364\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Open-with-Notepad.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Open-with-Notepad.png 596w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Open-with-Notepad-300x183.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you must copy and paste the codes into the last line. And do not forget to save the Notepad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><code>smbios.reflectHost = \"TRUE\"<\/code><\/strong><br><strong><code>hw.model = \"MacBookPro14,3\"<\/code><\/strong><br><strong><code>board-id = \"Mac-551B86E5744E2388\"<\/code><\/strong><br><strong><code>smc.version = \"0\"<\/code><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"709\" height=\"457\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Add-codes-to-VMX-file.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Add-codes-to-VMX-file.png 709w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Add-codes-to-VMX-file-600x387.png 600w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Add-codes-to-VMX-file-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Start_the_Virtual_Machine\"><\/span>7. Start the Virtual Machine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, open your VMware again and then click the <strong>Start <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>After the Apple logo, you must choose the language you want to use in macOS Big Sur.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"594\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Language.png\" alt=\"How to Install macOS Big Sur on VMware on Windows\" class=\"wp-image-10243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Language.png 798w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Language-600x447.png 600w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Language-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Language-768x572.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Click <strong>Disk Utility <\/strong>and click <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"487\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Disk-Utility-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Disk-Utility-1.png 538w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Disk-Utility-1-300x272.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>You have to select the virtual disk, which is VMware Virtual System, and click on the <strong>Erase <\/strong>in the top menu.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"925\" height=\"495\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Select-Virtual-Disk.png\" alt=\"How to Install macOS Big Sur on VMware on Windows\" class=\"wp-image-10245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Select-Virtual-Disk.png 925w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Select-Virtual-Disk-600x321.png 600w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Select-Virtual-Disk-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Select-Virtual-Disk-768x411.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 925px) 100vw, 925px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Give a name to the disk and finally Click <strong>Erase<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"516\" height=\"292\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Erase-the-Virtual-Disk.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Erase-the-Virtual-Disk.png 516w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Erase-the-Virtual-Disk-300x170.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 516px) 100vw, 516px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Once it is erased, you need to quit the disc utility and go ahead.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"522\" height=\"346\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Quit-Disk-Utility.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Quit-Disk-Utility.png 522w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Quit-Disk-Utility-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>When you&#8217;re back to recovery mode, you have to click on <strong>Install macOS <\/strong>and click on <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"558\" height=\"481\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Install-macOS-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Install-macOS-1.png 558w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Install-macOS-1-300x259.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>Click <strong>Continue <\/strong>to go 1 step ahead.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"584\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Continue-1.png\" alt=\"How to Install macOS Big Sur on VMware on Windows\" class=\"wp-image-10249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Continue-1.png 796w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Continue-1-600x440.png 600w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Continue-1-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Continue-1-768x563.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li>Accept the<strong> terms and conditions <\/strong>of macOS Big Sur and Click <strong>Agree<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"817\" height=\"588\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Agree-to-terms-and-condition-1.png\" alt=\"How to Install macOS Big Sur on VMware on Windows\" class=\"wp-image-10250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Agree-to-terms-and-condition-1.png 817w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Agree-to-terms-and-condition-1-600x432.png 600w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Agree-to-terms-and-condition-1-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Agree-to-terms-and-condition-1-768x553.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 817px) 100vw, 817px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li>Then, you must select the hard disk on which you wish to install macOS Big Sur. It is precisely the same hard disk that we have erased before. Anyhow, after it is selected, then click <strong>Install<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"805\" height=\"592\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Install-macOS-Big-Sur.png\" alt=\"How to Install macOS Big Sur on VMware on Windows\" class=\"wp-image-10251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Install-macOS-Big-Sur.png 805w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Install-macOS-Big-Sur-600x441.png 600w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Install-macOS-Big-Sur-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Install-macOS-Big-Sur-768x565.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 805px) 100vw, 805px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li>The setup process will now start, which will restart several times. It&#8217;ll take about 30 minutes or longer than that. You don&#8217;t need to do anything else, so be patient and wait for the installation to be complete.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"590\" src=\"http:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wait-for-the-Installation.png\" alt=\"How to Install macOS Big Sur on VMware on Windows\" class=\"wp-image-10252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wait-for-the-Installation.png 799w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wait-for-the-Installation-600x443.png 600w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wait-for-the-Installation-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wait-for-the-Installation-768x567.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Clean_Installation_of_macOS_Big_Sur_on_VMware\"><\/span>8. Clean Installation of macOS Big Sur on VMware<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can now proceed with the simple installation of macOS Big Sur on VMWare. The steps are elementary and straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/how-to-share-folders-on-virtualbox-vmware-windows-mac\/\">How to share folders on VirtualBox &amp; Vmware? (Windows-MAC) Step by Step Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Install_macOS_Big_Sur_on_VMware_on_Windows_Final_Words\"><\/span>Install macOS Big Sur on VMware on Windows: Final Words.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This has been a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on how to install macOS Big Sur on VMware on a Windows PC. Once you&#8217;ve completed the installation, you can utilize all the features of macOS Big Sur. You shouldn&#8217;t encounter any issues if you follow all the steps correctly. However, if you experience any difficulties, please don&#8217;t hesitate to leave comments in the section below. We welcome your feedback and suggestions and will happily address any concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Install MacOS Big Sur On VMware On Windows? 8 Step Guide\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8zl4s0WB6p8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!--CusAds0--><p>You can also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/how-to-speed-up-macos-big-sur-7-easy-methods\/\">How to Speed Up macOS Big Sur? 7 Easy Methods<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, we will learn how to install macOS Big Sur on VMware on Windows. 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