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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