How to Install macOS on VMware Workstation on Mac

Installing macOS on a VMware workstation can be a complex process, but with these steps, you'll be able to get up and running in no time. Before we begin, make sure your system meets the minimum requirements for installing macOS Catalina.

First, open VMware Workstation and click on 'Edit Virtual Machine Settings' from the menu bar. Here, you can edit the virtual machine settings for installation. Next, click on 'Customize Hardware' to increase RAM and storage space. You'll need at least 35GB of free storage space and a minimum of 50GB for the virtual hard disk.

Proceeding to the next screen, select 'Virtual Hard Disk' and assign the size of that hard disk. You can leave more space than the minimum required if you want a better experience. After setting the maximum disk size, specify the disk capacity for the virtual machine.

An important note is that users cannot set more RAM than their system has available, and they should leave some memory space available for the host operating system. Select the location where you want to install macOS and click on 'Next'. Choose a simple name for your virtual machine, as you'll need to use it multiple times in the series of commands.

Next, set the virtual machine name with something easy to remember and type. Go to 'Select a guest operating system' and select 'Apple MAC OS X'. On the next page, choose the option 'I will install the operating system later' and click on 'Next'.

You'll then see the option 'What type of configuration do you want?' Select the option 'Typical (recommended)' and click on 'Finish'. This will complete the installation process.

To start the virtual machine, open VMware Workstation and select the virtual machine from the list. Click on the 'Play' button to start the virtual machine. You can then run the win-install.cmd file as an administrator or search for the latest 'Unlocker For VMware' tool online.

Requirements for creating a macOS virtual machine on Windows include:

* VMware Workstation software

* A compatible host operating system (Windows)

* At least 35GB of free storage space

* A minimum of 50GB for the virtual hard disk

* Unlocker for VMware software

By following these steps, you'll be able to install macOS on your VMware workstation and start using Mac-only apps on Windows.

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