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How to Install macOS Catalina on VMware Workstation using a Bootable USB Drive

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Introduction

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macOS Catalina is Apple's latest operating system, and it comes with several features that make it an attractive choice for developers who want to run the platform in virtualization environments. However, installing Catalaian directly onto your host machine might not always be possible due to compatibility issues or other reasons.

Fortunately, there are alternative solutions available that can help you install macOS on a VMware Workstation VM (Virtual Machine). One such solution is using an official bootable USB drive image of the operating system combined with some additional tools and settings in VirtualBox. This guide will walk through each step required to create a fully functional Catalina environment within minutes.

Requirements

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- A 64-bit Intel-based host machine running either Windows 10/8 or later versions.

- VMware Workstation (or Fusion) installed on your system at least version 15.x above recommended).

- VirtualBox ISO image for macOS High Sierra or newer architectures supported by both hypervisors available from official Apple website links provided below:

* https://support.apple.com/downloads/#macos

- An empty virtual hard disk with a size of minimum 128 GB recommended but larger storage space is always welcome.

Setup Procedure

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### Step 1: Download and Install VMware Tools

Firstly, you need to download the latest version of VMware Tools for your host operating system. You can find these from within VMWare Workstation itself by navigating to 'VM > Virtual Machine Settings...' then selecting the Catalina VM under 'Hardware' tab on left side bar -> click Properties button at bottom right corner next to Hard Disk section -> press OK when prompted with dialog box asking if you want to install VMware Tools.

### Step 2: Download and Mount macOS Catalina Bootable USB Image

Next, download the official bootable USB image of macOS Catalan from Apple's website using this link:

https://support.apple.com/downloads/#macos

Once downloaded, extract its contents into an empty folder on your host machine. Then navigate to that directory in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac).

Double-clicking on 'InstallESD.dmg' should mount it as a volume named something like 'Catalina Installer.' You'll see two folders inside: `BaseSystem`, and another with the same name but followed by `.pkg`.

### Step 3: Configure Virtual Machine Settings

Open VMware Workstation and create a new virtual machine. Underneath, select Mac OS X Server (or Client) as your operating system version and choose 'MacOS Catalina' for compatibility.

In the next window:

* Set up to 4 processors depending on how much CPU power you want allocated.

* Allocate at least 8 GB of RAM; more is always better if available though!

* Under Hard Disk, select 'Use a custom image location,' browse to where your Catalina ISO file was downloaded earlier (it should be called something like `Catalina.iso`), and click OK.

### Step: Install macOS Catalina

Double-click on the newly created VM in VMware Workstation or double-tick anywhere within its window. You'll see a black screen with white text prompting you to select your language, country/region, keyboard layout etcetera... Proceed through these initial setup steps until you reach 'Install' option.

### Step 5: Install Bootloader and Finalize

Once the installation process is complete:

* Restart your virtual machine by clicking on the gear icon at top right corner of VMware Workstation window -> select Power off from dropdown menu.

* Then, navigate to where Catalina was installed (usually /Users/yourusername/Movies.localized/DVMs/Catalina/) and find 'cloverx64.efi' or similar named file within boot folder.

### Step 6: Boot into macOS Cataline

Double-click on the `Clover` or whatever name you chose for your bootloader `.EFI` file to boot up directly into a fully functional, Hackintosh-style macOS Catalina environment!

Troubleshooting Tips

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* If your virtual machine fails to boot after following these instructions:

- Make sure that Intel VT-x is enabled in BIOS/UEFI settings.

- Ensure VMware Tools are properly installed and configured within the VM.

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In conclusion, installing macOS Catalina on a virtualization platform like VMware Workstation using an official USB drive image combined with some additional tools can be a straightforward process when done correctly. By following these step-by-step instructions carefully and troubleshooting any issues that may arise during setup or booting up your Hackintosh environment, you should now have access to all the features offered by Apple's latest operating system without ever having to touch physical hardware yourself!

References

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* https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201541 - Installing macOS on a VMWare Fusion or VirtualBox virtual machine

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