Download and install VMware Workstation Player and apply the VMware Unlocker to enable macOS support.
Name your virtual machine and choose a directory with at least 80 GB of free space.
softwareupdate --fetch-full-installer --full-installer-version 13.6
Often caused by missing virtualization settings in your computer's BIOS or using an AMD CPU without specific patches. Stuck on Apple Logo:
Always run your VMDK file from an SSD to avoid severe lag. Safety and Best Practices
If you prefer building the VM from scratch, you have a few manual options:
→ Add to .vmx file: