- Is Macos 10.12 Still Supported
- Install Os X 10.12 On Unsupported Machinery
- Install Os X 10.12 On Unsupported Macbook
Hello Folks, the following article will guide you through installing Mac OS 10.12 Sierra on any windows PC or Laptop. Read the article carefully so that you don’t miss any part.
Alright ! Did you ever thought that installing Mac OS 10.12 Sierra on windows PC / Laptop ?? YES ! You can install it with the help of VMWare WORKSTATION PLAYER. This will help us to create a “Virtual Machine” to run another Operating System inside the windows Operating System, with this you don’t have to restart your computer to jump between the operating systems. Off course, we can install Sierra along with a side with windows as a Dual Boot on the Same drive, but that topic will be discussed in other articles. Anyone can try & install Mac OS Sierra on a windows Laptop or PC using Vmware Workstation Player.
If you do have an operating system on your mac and it is functioning then you can download. Sierra using this method. Go to Check Compatibility and see if your Mac can upgrade to macOS Sierra. Go to Download macOS and click on macOS Sierra 10.12. This downloads InstallOS.dmg to your Downloads folder. Install the package file. When promoted, enter your password and proceed with the installation. After installing the package file, the macOS Monterey installer will appear under Applications folder. Note: You can use this installer to upgrade or clean install macOS Monterey on your system. Quit the Terminal. The Mojave 10.14.1 update does NOT install properly on unsupported machines, and could result in an unbootable OS. If you want to install the 10.14.1 update (and are not currently running 10.14.1), perform the following steps:. Download the latest version of Mojave Patcher. Download the installer using the Tools menu of Mojave Patcher. If for some reason that article or link are gone, you may need to have an Apple ID that previously downloaded 10.12 Sierra - then it will be in purchased and a quick download. If you feel it’s missing, check with Apple Store support and your “purchase” receipt emails / purchase history.
Step By Step Video Guide:
https://youtu.be/DVZW1NJKxBQ
NOTE :
Is Macos 10.12 Still Supported
- IN ORDER TO INSTALL Mac OS 10.12 SIERRA INSIDE THE WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM USING VMWARE WORKSTATION, MAKE SURE THAT YOUR COMPUTER PROCESSOR OR CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT HAS TO SUPPORT VIRTUALIZATION TECHNOLOGY ( VT ).
- BASICALLY, VT ALLOWS TO RUN MULTIPLE OPERATING SYSTEMS ON THE SAME MACHINE. YOU CAN INSTALL AS MANY OPERATING SYSTEMS AS YOU WISH WITH THE HELP OF VT. CHECK YOUR BIOS SETTING TO ENABLE VT.
- BY DEFAULT MOST OF THE COMPUTERS HAVE THIS (VT ) OPTION TURNED ON. NO MATTER THAT WHAT TYPE OF CPU THAT YOU HAVE, WETHER ITS INTEL OR AMD CHECK THE BIOS SETTING FOR THE OPTION ( VT ).
- FOR INTEL USERS THE OPTION To ENABLE VT IN THE BIOS SETTING WILL BE LIKE:
VT-X/EPT
- FOR AMD USERS THE OPTION To ENABLE VT IN THE BIOS SETTING WILL BE LIKE:
AMD-V/RVI
Once everything is ready , now on your WINDOWS PC open TASK MANAGER (HOLD CTRL + SHIFT + ESC)-> PERFORMANCE -> CPU and
Check virtualization status. Mostly You will see ENABLED by default on most of the computers. Once its enabled now we are ready to start installing Sierra.
Now Download all of the files from the links below and place it on your DESKTOP for easier navigation.
VMWARE ADD-ON TOOLS ZIP FILE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9SvdLiwSfz5T0FHQTRQY1V5VzQ/view?usp=sharing
MacOS Sierra 10.12 FINAL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9SvdLiwSfz5d0M2MERTTlVlZWM/view?usp=sharing
VMware Workstation player: http://bit.ly/2gZSViX
INSTALLATION GUIDE:
- Now go a head and install VMware Workstation Player 12 on your PC, and Extract the two Zip files that you downloaded.
Install Os X 10.12 On Unsupported Machinery
- Now open VMWARE ADDON Tools FOLDER, and Look inside for WIN-INSTALL.CMD Script, right click on it and run it as ADMINISTRATOR.The script will run inside the command prompt, don’t quit until it exits itself. This will patch the VMWare Workstation Player to install Mac OS Sierra 10.12
- Now open VMWare Workstation Player 12, Choose to create a new virtual machine.
- Now you will see a dialogue will be opened, choose I will install the operating system later then choose Apple mac OS X and version will be set as 10.12.
- Now name the Virtual Machine, and copy the address of the location.then click NEXT, and select STORE VIRTUAL DISK AS A SINGLE FILE and then click Finish . Now we have successfully created a virtual machine.
Install Os X 10.12 On Unsupported Macbook
- Now click on EDIT VIRTUAL MACHINE SETTINGS and Manipulate the hard ware resources. Under the memory section choose at least 4GB or Higher. Under the processor , section, select the maximum cores for performance.
- Now select the hard disk and click on remove. Then Click on ADD to create a new Hard disk follow the screen shots below:
- Now here click on BROWSE and Navigate to the extracted folder and look for the file named “Mac os sierra 10.12.vmdk” and open it.
- Now click Finish and close the VMWARE Workstation Player 12 on your PC. And Then open WINDOWS EXPLORER, paste the address in the address bar which we have copied during the installation process. This will take to the location where all of the VIRTUAL MACHINES FILES stores .now look for the file named MacOS 10.12 sierra.vmx and open it with the notepad. Now in the notepad come to the bottom of all of the lines and add the new statement called smc.version = “0” save it and exit.
- Now open the VMWARE workstation Player, and click the PLAY VIRTUAL MACHINE. This will run the mac os sierra. If you see apple Logo then everything is going perfect, just in case if you see any errors make sure that your system or PC has virtualization technology support.Note : In order to control the virtual machine with mouse cursor press CTRL + G, therefore the control of the mice will be inside the virtual machine.TO control your host or Windows OS with mouse cursor press CTRL + ALT , therefore the control will be back to host or windows OS.
- Now create an account and login, now you have success fully installed Mac os Sierra 10.12 On windows PC using Vmware Player