Apart from the simple experience that ChromeOS offers on Chromebooks, there are only two programs you can use when buying a new PC or laptop, apart from the Linux options you can add.
Windows is the market leader by far, but that is partly due to the variety of devices running Microsoft software, other than macOS, which are limited to running on their computers without having to find a partner or partner.
The unique design and integration of MacOS with other Apple devices has made it a good choice for most people, even if only a few expensive machines.
However, what if you can make MacOS run on a device that looks different from Windows? It’s not something that is legal, but there is a way to do it.
Now, you should know that you will need to have a MacOS device for the process to work according to the steps we are showing.
How to install MacOS on Windows
Before proceeding, we should insist that you try this method on a computer other than your main computer.
While we know that the method works on the PC we used in testing, there are no guarantees that this will happen the same way on all Windows computers. It can also be difficult to get back to Windows if you change your mind sometimes.
Once we have avoided the responsibilities, these are the steps you will need to follow.
Make sure your Windows PC is compatible
For the process to work, you will need a PC with a 64-bit Intel processor. They are standard, but may not work in some 32-bit, for example.
It is also important to have a second hard drive on the target device, preferably one with more than 500GB of power. While technically you can use macOS from an external hard drive, the end result will be much better if it is the primary one.
That is especially true if you are trying to install it on a laptop. However, you will need a USB flash drive to transfer data. A dose similar to the one recommended is recommended.
Also, make sure that the Mac you are using is also using MacOS Sierra (2017) or later. Older varieties will not comply with the method shown below.
Create a MacOS installer and install it on Flash drive
- Go to file for download page at tonymac86.com and search for ‘UniBeast’ for the software version it works with. If you are unsure, click the Apple logo at the top left of the screen and select ‘About This Mac’.
- Once downloaded, make sure it is installed, as you would with any other request
- Connect a USB flash drive and open ‘Disk Utility’. An easy way is to click on the magnifying glass in the corner and find it.
- If the device has more than one ‘split’, click the ‘split’ option at the top of the screen and then click the output icon (-) below the pie chart that appears. Before hitting the application, make sure the format is set to ‘Mac OS Extended (Journaled)’ and the schema that goes to ‘GUID partist map’
- Launch the previously installed UniBeast app and select the USB drive as the installer’s destination
- Continue with the following screens, until you see one that asks you which app you want to install. Select the same version installed on that device.
- On the next screen, select UEFI. If you are likely to use a device with a BIOS (usually before 2007), press Inheritance instead.
- If you have Intel integrated graphics, you should skip to the next screen. You only need to specify your graphics card if it is not compatible with macOS.
- Download the app MultiBeast from the same website as before. Also, make sure you have selected the correct macOS type that extends to the USB key.
- Once installed, drag it to the USB flash drive, as you will need it through the installation process.
Install MacOS on a Windows device
- On your PC or laptop, connect a USB flash drive and restart your device remembering that it will turn on USB drive.
- It should now restart on UniBeast by default. Navigate with the arrow keys to ‘Out’ and press ‘Enter’.
- Choose the location drive where it shows you. If not, go to ‘Disk Utility‘, right-click where you want to install it and click on ‘Erase‘. Also, before hitting the application, make sure that Mac OS Extended (Journaled) is selected and the schema is set to GUID Partition Map.
- Once deleted, you should now see this option as a destination drive. Click on it and wait until MacOS starts to install. The procedure should take about 30 minutes.
- When done, restart your device, making sure the USB drive is still connected
- Select the UniBoot menu and your PC will now start with macOS.
As you can see, the process is long and complex, with many minor changes required. For most people, it just won’t fit.
Why would you want to install MacOS on a Windows device?
The scope of Apple MacBook has always been a gold standard when it comes to premium design, but there are certain hardware limitations that can bother people.
Lack of open face, limited hole selection, and controversial butterfly keyboard (by the year 2020) could be enough reasons to prefer an external computer platform than Apple.
MacBooks are also not cheap, as even the entry level models are already over four prices. If you are looking for a desktop PC, prices can go up considerably.
What if I want to run Windows on a Mac computer?
In this regard, we have a number of different ways to use Microsoft operating system on Apple hardware. You can do it for free with BootCamp, or choose third-party software programs like Desktop similarity, VMware integration The VirtualBox.
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