How to Install macOS 12 on VMware

Are you looking for a way to install macOS 12 on your computer? Look no further! In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing macOS 12 on VMware.

First, make sure you have Parallels Desktop installed on your Mac. If you don't have it, you can download it from the official website. Once you have installed Parallels Desktop, launch it and click on the 'Control Center' icon in the top menu bar.

Next, click on 'Download macOS' under 'Free Systems' and select the version of macOS 12 you want to install. Click 'Download' and proceed with the installation.

Once the download is complete, you can start the installation process by clicking on the Parallels Desktop icon in the top menu bar and selecting 'Control Center'. From there, follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Note that Parallels Desktop will automatically detect the version of macOS your Mac is currently running and install the same version. However, if you want to install a different version of macOS 12, such as Ventura 13, you will need to upgrade your main macOS to Ventura or upgrade your current virtual machine to Ventura.

Also, keep in mind that Parallels Desktop does not support creating a macOS virtual machine from scratch. Instead, it allows you to download and install an existing macOS image.

In addition, if you have a Mac with Apple M series chips (macOS ARM VM), you will need to have macOS Monterey 12 beta 3 or newer installed as your main macOS in order to install a macOS Monterey 12 virtual machine.

It's also worth noting that Parallels Desktop 18 for Mac allows you to download and install a macOS VM on Apple M series chips with just a few clicks. This is thanks to the collaboration between Parallels engineers and Apple, who created the world's first prototype of a macOS virtual machine running on a Mac with Apple M series chips.

To summarize, installing macOS 12 on VMware using Parallels Desktop is a relatively straightforward process that requires a few clicks. With this guide, you should be able to get started with installing macOS 12 on your computer in no time!

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