How to Install macOS Catalina on VMware on Windows – PC

On 2019, Apple company blessed us with its new and biggest operating system which is macOS Catalina. MacOS Catalina contains a bundle of features and functionalities which blows the mind of Mac user and as well as Windows PC users. This time we have it with a unique and interesting name. We didn’t expect this name from Apple which is Amazing. This operating system is one of the most successful and advanced. Now we want to install macOS Catalina on VMware on windows PC.

I will explain how to install macOS Catalina on WMware on windows. Apple announces the new version of operating system every year. And they announced the latest version of their operating systems in WWDC 2019. So our team can tell you how to install macOS Catalina on VMware on windows. When a new version comes out then depending on how many bugs fixes and  vital fixes it has. If you are Windows users and willing to install macOS Catalina on Windows PC, Then you are in right place. You can install it with the help of a dual boot process but it needs much to get done and much difficult for the beginner users. We have a new way which will work successfully.

For the target of this article, We are going to use VMware Workstation. It is a kind of virtual machine in which you can effortlessly install different kinds of operating systems. It will work the same as you use on your physical computer. When you get installed macOS Catalina on VMware on Windows PC. Then you can do whatever you want. Once you install any operating system on VMware.

We can also install macOS Big Sur on VMware on windows-PC

Step #1: Download The Prerequisites Software For installing macOS catalina on Windows

Before to start, You need to download some applications and install, During the installation of macOS Catalina installation on VMware you will require these files. Anyway, I give you the direct link below to download and install the Prerequisites software.

• Download VMware Workstation Pro 15.5.x or VMware Player 15.5.x.
  • VMware Workstation 15 Pro or
  • VMware Player 15
• Download the macOS Unlocker V3 for VMware
  • Download – GitHub (latest Version)
  • Direct Download – MediaFire (3.0.3)

Step #2: Install the Prerequisites Software for installing macOS catalina on Windows

Now from the above link you may install Workstation Pro 15.5.x or VMware Player 15.5.x, First you must wait till the download completes then install VMware Workstation to your windows. If you have already installed it. So, No need to install again simply skip it.

Step #3: Install MacOS Unlocker On VMware To Install MacOS Catalina On Windows

Before to start, You have to close the VMware Completely. Otherwise, It won’t work.

VMware Unlocker is a lightweight tool that allows the user to have the Mac OS X option on VMware Workstation/Player. Make sure that, If you don’t install the macOS Unlocker then you won’t be able to install macOS on VMware. It will cause to VMware to install macOS on VMware.

You have download macOS Unlocker V3 for VMware from GitHub or the direct link. Extract the macOS Unlocker V3.0. Right-click on win-install.cmd and select Run as Administrator.

Note: You may always uninstall the previous version of the Unlocker before using a new release. Failure to do this could render VMware unusable. – David Parsons

 

Step #4: Create A New Virtual Machine For MacOS Catalina

Once you have installed VMware Workstation on your Windows PC and as well as installed macOS Unlocker. Whenever you want to install any kind of operating system on VMware then you will need to create a special virtual machine for that. For Creating a new virtual machine for macOS Catalina, you have to follow the below guidance.

#1. Now open the VMware workstation on your PC, Which you have installed that. When the home Page of VMware appeared just click on create a new virtual machine.

#2. Then select the Typical or Recommended option.

#3. Now select the option  I will install the operating system later then click next.

#4. Then on the Select A Guest Operating System popup you may select Apple Mac OS X and version 10.16 Once you did then click next.

#5. Write a name for your virtual machine and brows the location then click next.

 

#6. After you named it, Then select maximum disk storage 150GB or more for macOS Big Sur to support, click next.

#7. On Ready to Create Virtual Machine, Click Customize Hardware.

#8. Increase the Memory from 4 GB to 8 GB or higher for better performance.

#9. Select Processor menu then increase the CPU processor core from 2 cores to 4 or Higher cores for better performance.

Note: If you don’t have enough resources then you may not increase the Memory and Processor since the minimum requirement is 4 GB Memory and 2 Cores of Processor.

#10. Select New CD/DVD (SATA) from the menu then click Use ISO image file: and click Browse.

#11. Locate the macOS Catalina 10.15.5 (19F101).iso file then click Open. If you don’t have this file then you should download this from Step 1: Download the Prerequisites section.

#12. After selecting the macOS Catalina ISO, to save all the changes click Close.

#13. Morally you have created new virtual machine for macOS Catalina on VMware. So, Now click finish.

Step #5. Now Edit VMX File of MacOS Catalina On windows PC

#1. Now you have to open the virtual machine folder where you have selected. If you didn’t specify the location then probably the default location is Document > Virtual Machine. You have to right-click on the macOS Catalina.vmx and open it via Notepad.

#2. Scroll down to the bottom of texts and add the following code; then click on File > Save. After that, you may close it as you don’t need it anymore.

smbios.reflectHost = "TRUE"
hw.model = "MacBookPro14,3"
board-id = "Mac-551B86E5744E2388"
smc.version = "0

Step #6. Install macOS Catalina Virtual Machine

#1. Open VMware and on the macOS Catalina VM window Click Power on this Virtual Machine.

#2. Wait a while to boot up.

#3. Select English on the language page then click on Next.

#4. Now select Disk Utility and click Continue.

#5. Select VMware Virtual SATA Hard Drive Media then click Erase. Choose the following options and again click Erase.

• Name: Catalina (You can type any name you want)
• Format: APFS (If you get an error, select Mac OS X Extended Journaled)
• Scheme: GUID Partition MAP

#6. On the Disk Utility Tab, click Quit Disk Utility

#7. From macOS Utilities, select Install macOS and click Continue.

#8. Click Continue on Install macOS Catalina screen.

#9. Agree to the macOS Catalina License agreement.

#10. Select Catalina HD and click Install.

#11. Please wait for macOS Catalina will restart 2/3 times to complete the installation itself without you touching anything. It will take roughly 15-20 minutes depending on your system, be patient.

Step #7. Installation Process of macOS Catalina

1. Choose your country and region.
2. Select a Keyboard layout that you want to use in macOS Catalina.
3. If you want to enable the Accessibility features on macOS Catalina, simple click on Not now because you can set up later on.
4. In the data & privacy window, read it out properly and click Continue.
5. Click on the Set up later and don’t sign in because you can add on everything is done.
6. Be agree to terms and conditions.
7. Write out your Full name, Account name, Password, Hint, and click on Continue.

8. Click on Continue on the Express Set Up page.

9. On the Analytics, click Continue.

10. Click Continue on Screen Time.

11. Skip set up Siri

12. Select any appearance theme and click Continue. You can choose between dark mode or light and Auto mode.

13. Morally, wait a little while for macOS to finish setting up then it should boot into the macOS Catalina Desktop.

Conclusion 

In this content, I explained you how to install macOS Catalina on VMware on windows-PC. Follow these 7 steps patiently, which I mention here:

1.  Download The Prerequisites Software For installing macOS catalina on Windows
2. Install the Prerequisites Software for installing macOS catalina on Windows
3.  Install MacOS Unlocker On VMware To Install MacOS Catalina On Windows
4. Create A New Virtual Machine For MacOS Catalina
5.  Now Edit VMX File of MacOS Catalina On windows PC
6.  Install macOS Catalina Virtual Machine
7.  Installation Process of macOS Catalina

If you face any problem during installation of macOS Catalina on VMware on Windows-PC. Or, have any confusion in any of these steps, Please put it in comments. I’ll be glad to see you in comments.