Check compatibility
See also: How to dual boot MacOS sierra and windows 10 in Hackintosh. Configuring Clover Bootloader. Clover Bootloader is the key to install macOS on PC. It fakes the macOS installer to think that it is going to install on a real Macintosh. Clover is already included in the above high sierra DMG file and is restored into the USB. This guide is using macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 which is the final version. If you instead don’t want to get macOS High Sierra and you just want macOS Sierra (the predecessor) then you can always follow this guide: How to Install macOS Sierra in VirtualBox on Windows 10. Meet VirtualBox.
You can upgrade to macOS High Sierra from OS X Mountain Lion or later on any of the following Mac models. Your Mac also needs at least 2GB of memory and 14.3GB of available storage space.
MacBook introduced in late 2009 or later
MacBook Air introduced in late 2010 or later
MacBook Pro introduced in mid 2010 or later
Mac mini introduced in mid 2010 or later
iMac introduced in late 2009 or later
Mac Pro introduced in mid 2010 or later
To find your Mac model, memory, storage space, and macOS version, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu . If your Mac isn't compatible with macOS High Sierra, the installer will let you know.
Make a backup
Before installing any upgrade, it’s a good idea to back up your Mac. Time Machine makes it simple, and other backup methods are also available. Learn how to back up your Mac.
Get connected
It takes time to download and install macOS, so make sure that you have a reliable Internet connection. If you're using a Mac notebook computer, plug it into AC power.
Download macOS High Sierra
For the strongest security and latest features, find out whether you can upgrade to macOS Catalina, the latest version of the Mac operating system.
If you still need macOS High Sierra, use this App Store link: Get macOS High Sierra.
Begin installation
After downloading, the installer opens automatically.
Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions. You might find it easiest to begin installation in the evening so that it can complete overnight, if needed.
If the installer asks for permission to install a helper tool, enter the administrator name and password that you use to log in to your Mac, then click Add Helper.
Allow installation to complete
Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. Your Mac might restart, show a progress bar, or show a blank screen several times as it installs both macOS and related updates to your Mac firmware.
Learn more
- If you have hardware or software that isn't compatible with High Sierra, you might be able to install an earlier macOS, such as Sierra or El Capitan.
- macOS High Sierra won't install on top of a later version of macOS, but you can erase your disk first or install on another disk.
- You can use macOS Recovery to reinstall macOS.
What’s up guys, in this tutorial I’m going to show you How to Create Bootable USB Installer for macOS High Sierra Windows 10 Operating System. There are few applications that you need to download in-order to successfully create a bootable USB Flash Drive to install macOS High Sierra Windows 10 PC.
Firstly, you need to download TransMac application as we will use this to write files onto flash drive. Once you have downloaded and installed TransMac, run the application.
TransMac is a Paid Application. But the trial period will last for 15 days, this is more than enough for us to Create Bootable USB Installer for macOS High Sierra Windows 10.
Before you click Run, just make sure you have plugged-in your 16 GB USB Flash Drive.
Now, Click Run and proceed with the trial of 15 Days. You should see the following screen once you click Run.
Right-Click on your USB Flash Drive and select the option Format Disk for Mac.
When the warning pops-up click Yes.
TransMac will now ask you to name your ISB Drive. I will name my USB Drive as “USB Installer“, but you can name it anything you like. After you Name the USB Drive click OK.
Click Yes, when TransMac will give you the Overwrite warning.
Now, just wait for few moments, as the formatting process is going on.
Once the formatting is successfully completed you should get this following confirmation. If it is not a success, please follow the steps again and format your flash drive.
Click Ok, and now right-click on your USB Flash Drive again and select the option Restore with Disk Image.Click Yes, when TransMac gives you a warning for Overwriting.Next Step is to Select the dmg file for macOS High Sierra. You would need an Mac to download the macOS High Sierra Installation file from Apple Store.
To locate the DMG File, follow these steps
After you have downloaded the High Sierra app, locate the InstallESD.DMG
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from the installer.In Applications folder: Right-click on Install MacOS High Sierra app, then choose Show Packages Contents to reveal Contents folder.
The MacOS High Sierra InstallESD.DMG is found under: Contents/SharedSupport/
Now copy this InstallESD.DMG as you need it in TransMac to Create macOS High Sierra Bootable USB Installer on Windows 10.
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Ok, so lets continue with TransMac Restore Disk Image to Drive. On this screen, select the InstallESD.DMG file and click OK.
Click Yes, when TransMac Gives you the Overwrite warning.
Now the TransMac will start the process of Restoring High Sierra Image on the Flash Drive. this will take 15-25 minutes, depending on the speed of your flash drive.