Unlocking macOS on VMware Workstation 16: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a Windows user looking to run macOS on VMware Workstation 16, you'll need to use a tool called the VMware Workstation 16 macOS Unlocker. This article will guide you through the process of using this tool to unlock your VM and run macOS on your Windows machine.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the latest version of VMware Workstation installed on your system. Additionally, ensure that you have a compatible Linux distribution installed, as some features may not work properly on certain versions of Linux.

Step 1: Download the Unlocker Tool

The first step is to download the VMware Workstation 16 macOS Unlocker tool from the official GitHub repository. Make sure to download the correct version for your operating system (Windows or Linux).

Step 2: Install the Unlocker Tool

Once you've downloaded the unlocker tool, extract it to a directory of your choice and follow the installation instructions provided.

Step 3: Create a New VM

Create a new virtual machine in VMware Workstation by selecting 'New' from the menu and following the prompts. Choose the 'Customize settings' option and set the VM's name, CPU count, memory size, and other settings as desired.

Step 4: Run the Unlocker Tool

Run the unlocker tool by double-clicking on the executable file or by using the command prompt. The tool will prompt you to enter the path to your VMware Workstation installation directory.

Step 5: Patch VMware-vmx and Derivatives

The unlocker tool will patch VMware-vmx and its derivatives to allow macOS to boot correctly. This process may take a few minutes to complete.

Step 6: Install VMware Tools for macOS

Once the patching process is complete, download and install the latest version of VMware Tools for macOS from the official VMware website. This will enable you to select 'Apple' as the guest operating system during VM creation.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues during the installation process, refer to the troubleshooting section below.

* If you receive an error message stating that Python is not supported, try changing the lines inside of lnx-install.sh from 'python xxxxxxx.py' to 'python3.7 xxxxxxx.py' (if you have python 3.7 installed).

* If you are using an earlier version of VMware Workstation or Player, please continue using Unlocker 1.

With these steps, you should now be able to unlock your VM and run macOS on your Windows machine using the VMware Workstation 16 macOS Unlocker tool. Remember to always uninstall the previous version of the unlocker before using a new one to avoid any potential issues.

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