Before we get started, let me mention that several versions of macOS have come out since macOS Sierra and we have already created step by step guides to install them on VMware or VirtualBox. So if you want to install the newer versions of macOS then please check out the link below:
Guide to Install macOS Big Sur on VMware (macOS 11) Guide to Install macOS Big Sur on VirtualBox (macOS 11) Guide to Install macOS Catalina on VMware (macOS 10.15) Guide to Install macOS Catalina on VirtualBox (macOS 10.15) Guide to Install macOS Mojave on VMware (macOS 10.14) Guide to Install macOS Mojave on VirtualBox (macOS 10.14) Guide to Install macOS High Sierra on VMware (macOS 10.13) Guide to Install macOS High Sierra on VirtualBox (macOS 10.13)
Install macOS Sierra on VMware using VMDK
Step 1: Download the prerequisites
To install macOS Sierra on VMware using VMDK, you need to download the virtualization software like VMware Workstation or VMware Player, macOS Sierra 10.12 VMDK file and macOS Unlocker for VMware. All the essential files are listed down below for download.
Download VMware Workstation Pro 15.5.x or VMware Player 15.5.x. VMware Workstation 15 Pro or VMware Player 15 Download VMware Unlocker for macOS Sierra macOS Unlocker – GitHub (Latest Version) macOS Unlocker – MediaFire (3.0.2) macOS Unlocker – MediaFire (2.0.8) macOS Unlocker – MediaFire (2.0.4) Download macOS Sierra VMDK macOS Sierra 10.12.6 (16G29) Latest macOS Sierra 10.12 (16A323) Stable
Step 2: Install the Prerequisites
Now install the following virtualization application, and if you already have it by any chance then you’re welcome to skip but make sure it works properly and updated to the latest version.
Install VMware Workstation Pro 15.5.x or VMware Player 15.5.x
Run the VMware Workstation Pro/Player setup and follow the prompt leaving all the options as default. Note: From here the steps below will only mention VMware Workstation but you can do the same thing in VMware player as well since it is similar to Workstation.
Step 3: Install VMware Unlocker for macOS Sierra
Firstly make sure VMware Workstation application is closed completely otherwise the VMware unlocker won’t work. You can do this by Clicking on File Tab > Exit. You should have downloaded VMware Unlocker for macOS Sierra from GitHub or the direct link. So now extract the VMware Unlocker for macOS Sierra. Right-click on win-install.cmd and select Run as Administrator. This step is very important because you won’t see Apple Mac OS X on the Operating System list while creating a new VM unless you patch VMware with the Unlocker tool. 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
Step 5: Edit the new Virtual Machine
Step 6: Edit macOS Sierra VMX File (Optional)
Step 7: Wait for macOS Sierra Installation
Step 8: Complete Basic macOS Account Settings
Once the installation part complete, the VM will reboot, and after the reboot, you should see macOS Sierra Welcome page.
Step 9: Install VMware Tools (Optional)
So now you should have noticed that the resolution of macOS Sierra can’t be changed and it’s not working as smoothly as you expected. To fix macOS Sierra Resolution on VMware or Make it more responsive, you need to install something called VMware Tools. It’s quite easy and straightforward to work with any system. So to do that we have created a comprehensive guide. Please click the link below and follow the guide Step by step. See this guide: How to install VMware Tools on macOS Sierra.
Summary
Basically, in this article, I’ve shown you the step by step pictorial guide on how to install macOS Sierra on VMware using VMDK on Windows. After reading and following this guide, you should have done the following:
Download the prerequisites Install the Prerequisites Install VMware Unlocker for macOS Sierra Create macOS Sierra VM Edit the macOS Sierra VM Edit macOS VM’s VMX file (Optional) Wait for macOS Sierra Installation to Complete Complete Basic macOS Account Settings Install VMware Tools (Optional)
Follow this guide to install macOS Sierra on VirtualBox. This was all about, how to install macOS Sierra on VMware using VMDK. If you faced any problem, tell us below by comment, feel free to tell us. We’re waiting for your suggestion.
