How to Install macOS Sierra 10.12 in VMware Workstation 15/14 on Windows 10
In this article, we will examine how to use macOS Sierra 10.12 on a virtual machine using VM Workstation 14/15 virtualization software.
How to Install macOS Sierra 10.12 on VMware Software in PC
Apple, the latest version of the Mac OS, MacOS 10.12 announced. Mac OS Sierra and Siri’s capabilities have improved.
In this article, we will install Apple Mac OS 10.12 with the VMware Workstation / Player virtualization program. On Windows 10, install VM Workstation 14/15 on your computer before proceeding with macOS installation with VMware.
If you want to download VMware Workstation 14/15, you can access it here. After performing the Workstation installation, you can proceed to the setup.
You can download the Apple ISO image and the tools required for VMware from the links at the bottom of the article to your computer.
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How to Run macOS Sierra 10.12 in VMware Virtual Machine
To install the Apple operating system using the VMware virtualization software, you need the Unlocker program. The purpose of the Unlocker program is to activate the macOS system on VMware.
Follow the steps below to install macOS Sierra 10.12 using the virtualization program on the Windows 10 operating system.
Step 1
Before using VMware Unlocker, you can see whether Apple Mac OS X is available in the Select a Guest Operating System window.
Step 2
Run the win-install.cmd file as an administrator to enable the VM Unlocker tool.
Step 3
The Unlocker program stops the VM Workstation/Player services.
Step 4
Downloading VM Tools software …
Step 5
Virtual machine tools were downloaded and copied to the required files.
Step 6
Now open the VM Workstation 14/15 program again and click Create a new Virtual Machine and select Custom and click Next.
Step 7
In the Choose the Virtual Machine Hardware Compatibility window, select Workstation 14.x/15.x and click Next.
Step 8
Continue by selecting I will install the OS later.
Step 9
Apple Mac OS X was added to the Select a Guest OS window as shown in the following image. Select Apple Mac OS 10.12 from Version.
Step 10
It is recommended that you use an external HDD. Select the location by clicking Browse.
Step 11
In the Firmware Type window, select UEFI and click Next to continue.
Step 12
In the Processor Configuration window, set the number of processors and the number of processor cores depending on your computer hardware.
Step 13
You can set the amount of RAM for the VM to 4 GB.
Step 14
In the Network Type window, select Use Bridged Networking.
Step 15
Leave the setting (LSI Logic) in the Controller Type window as default and continue.
Step 16
In the Select a Disk Type window, select SATA and click Next.
Step 17
In the Select a Disk window, continue to select Create a new virtual disk.
Step 18
You can allocate 40 GB for disk configuration. For VMware HDD performance, select Store disk as a single file and Allocate all disk space now.
Step 19
Click Next button.
Step 20
After the virtual computer prepared, you can move on to virtual HDD creation by clicking Finish.
Step 21
Creating a virtual HDD …
Step 22
Click CD/DVD to add the ISO image to the VM.
Step 23
Select the ISO image you downloaded.
Step 24
After selecting the ISO image, click on Processors.
Step 25
To enable processor virtualization, select Virtualization engine as shown in the following image, then click OK to close the window.
Step 26
Before starting macOS configuration using VM Workstation 14/15, go to VM location and open the VMX file with Notepad to edit it.
Step 27
At the bottom of the VMX file, type smc.version = “0” and save the file.
smc.version = "0"
Step 28
Click Power to start the VM.
Step 29
The macOS machine opens in the Workstation/Player software.
Step 30
Apple operating system is getting ready for installation.
Step 31
Use English for the main language and click Next.
Step 32
Click the Continue button.
Step 33
Click Continue to accept the license agreement.
Step 34
Continue by clicking Agree.
Step 35
You need to format the disk for installation. Click on Utilities.
Step 36
Click Disk Utility.
Step 37
Click on VMware Virtual SATA Hard Drive Media and click Erase.
Step 38
Type the HDD name and click Erase.
Step 39
Formatting system disk …
Step 40
A virtual disk has created for a clean installation. Continue by clicking Done.
Step 41
To continue the installation, close the Disk Utility.
Step 42
In the Install macOS step, select the virtual disk to install.
Step 43
Continue by clicking on the Continue button.
Step 44
Installing the Mac operating system using VM Workstation 14/15 in Windows 10 …
Step 45
After the macOS installation process is complete, the system will restart.
Step 46
Apple operating system is opening …
Step 47
Make your region settings and click Continue.
Step 48
Select your keyboard layout and continue.
Step 49
To skip the data transfer step, select Don’t transfer any information now and click Continue.
Step 50
If you want to use Location service, you can select the Enable Location Services on this Mac option.
Step 51
Click the Don’t Use button.
Step 52
If you have an Apple ID, you can log in here. Click Don’t sign in to continue.
Step 53
Click on the Skip button.
Step 54
Click Agree in the Terms and Conditions window.
Step 55
Click Agree to accept the license agreement.
Step 56
To create a user account, type your user name and password, and then click Continue.
Step 57
To select a time zone, select your region and continue.
Step 58
In the Diagnostics & Usage window, click Continue.
Step 59
Preparing Mac OS Sierra …
Step 60
Mac OS has successfully installed on VM Workstation 14/15. The next step is to install the VM Tools.
VMware Tools Installation
After installing VM Tools, you can transfer files by drag and drop on the virtual machine. You can also enable/activate the graphics card of the virtual pc.
Step 1
Select Eject “OS X Base System” to remove the ISO image installed on the system.
Step 2
Click the VM / Install VMware Tools.
Step 3
A setup window will open as follows. Click on Install VMware Tools.
Step 4
Click the Continue button in the VM Tools Installer window.
Step 5
Click on the Install button.
Step 6
Click Continue Installation to start the VM Tools installation process.
Step 7
Type your root password.
Step 8
Click on the Install Software button.
Step 9
Installing VMware Tools on Mac OS Sierra …
Step 10
After the VM Tools software is complete, click the Restart button to restart the virtual machine.
Step 11
Write your password and press Enter.
Step 12
After the VMware Tools are installed, it was solved the Sierra virtual machine full-screen problem!
Step 13
It was completed Mac OS 10.12 configuration on VMware software 14/15!
Final Word
In this article, we have examined how to install macOS step by step on the Windows 10 operating system using the VM Workstation 15 Pro / Workstation Player virtualization program. Thanks for following us!
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Hello,
Unable to get pass Step 30. When it boots, the Apple indicator goes half way, then it reboots itself repeatingly. I followed all the steps according to instructions but unable to get to Step 31 as the boot looping might be a debugger called: . Take a look at the following screenshot I shared via link.
I tried same steps without success.
When apple gauge is near 40%, the VM reboots.
There’s a bit difference with me, because my PC is Linux (xenial) and NOT has VM acceleration on BIOS.
Had the same issues listed above … To get it installed and working, I turned the CPU Virtualization options Off for the initial install, than Virtualization On for the Install and finally Virtualization Off once it was installed… Not ideal … But got it to work …
Wonderful guide.. it all worked like charm …
big thumbs up (Y)
Thank you Speedtangent!
Totally junk !!! I spent two days installed it successfully. But next morning it can’t boot up.
I will remove it entirely and go to VirtualBox.
It went very well
Tks for your great work
You’re welcome! Thank you for your comment!
Wonderful detailed guide! Got it working on the first try, THANK YOU!
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As per your instructions for install macos Sierra on vmware successfully install . I am following your instructions step by step then installation successfully macos. Thank you brothers you are great.