How to Install Windows Running on Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you interested in running a Windows operating system on your Mac device? Installing Windows on your Mac is possible using virtualization software like VirtualBox. In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing Windows on your Mac.

Firstly, ensure that you have VirtualBox installed on your Mac device. Once you have installed VirtualBox, follow these steps to install Windows:

1. Launch VirtualBox and click on 'New' to create a new virtual machine.

2. Choose the operating system as 'Windows' and select the version of Windows you want to install.

3. Allocate sufficient RAM and CPU resources for your virtual machine.

4. Create a new hard disk by clicking on 'Create a New Hard Disk' and selecting VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image) format.

Next, follow these steps to install MacOS Big Sur on your VirtualBox:

1. Download the MacOS Big Sur ISO file from the official Apple website.

2. Open VirtualBox and click on 'Settings' for your virtual machine.

3. In the Storage tab, select 'Add new storage controller' and choose SATA as the controller type.

4. Select the MacOS Big Sur ISO file you downloaded earlier and set it as the CD/DVD device.

5. Click on 'Start' to begin the installation process.

During the installation process, your virtual machine may restart several times. The time taken will depend on the resources provided in VirtualBox.

Once the installation is complete, follow these steps to configure your virtual machine:

1. Open VirtualBox and select your virtual machine.

2. Click on 'Settings' and navigate to the 'Advanced' tab.

3. In the 'Advanced' tab, set the value of 'VBoxInternal/Devices/smc/0/Config/GetKeyFromRealSMC' to 1.

4. Set the value of 'VBoxInternal/Devices/efi/0/Config/DmiBoardProduct' to 'Iloveapple'.

5. Set the value of 'VBoxInternal/Devices/efi/0/Config/DmiSystemVersion' to '1.0'.

6. Set the value of 'VBoxInternal/Devices/efi/0/Config/DmiSystemProduct' to 'iMac11,3'.

Alternatively, you can also execute these commands one by one in the Command Prompt:

1. Copy and paste the following lines into the Command Prompt and hit Enter:

```

VBoxManage setextradata 'MacOS Big Sur' 'VBoxInternal/Devices/smc/0/Config/GetKeyFromRealSMC' 1

VBoxManage setextradata 'MacOS Big Sur' 'VBoxInternal/Devices/smc/0/Config/DeviceKey' 'ourhardworkbythesewordsguardedpleasedontsteal(c)AppleComputerInc'

VBoxManage setextradata 'MacOS Big Sur' 'VBoxInternal/Devices/efi/0/Config/DmiBoardProduct' 'Iloveapple'

VBoxManage setextradata 'MacOS Big Sur' 'VBoxInternal/Devices/efi/0/Config/DmiSystemVersion' '1.0'

VBoxManage setextradata 'MacOS Big Sur' 'VBoxInternal/Devices/efi/0/Config/DmiSystemProduct' 'iMac11,3'

```

2. Close VirtualBox and open the Command Prompt as an administrator.

3. Select the ISO file in File Explorer and click on the 'Open' button.

4. Then, click the 'Add' button to browse for the MacOS ISO file you have already downloaded.

5. Click on the Optical disk icon on the right sidebar and select 'Create a Virtual Optical Disk' from the drop-down menu.

6. Again, navigate to the Storage tab and click on 'Empty' under Storage Devices section.

By following these steps, you can successfully install Windows running on your Mac device using VirtualBox.

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