Has anyone created a VM from a 10.14.6 installation if so how?

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  1. Assoc.ProfessorK

    Assoc.ProfessorK Bit poster

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    Has anyone created a VM from a 10.14.6 installation if so how?
    I apologise for making this a new thread, however, the forum is a bit opaque.
    Ok, I am running parallellsVersion 18.3.3 (53627) 10.15.7. There a number of 32 bit apps that I want to be able to run.
    I have VM's for XP, Windows 7.10.11 all of which work
    I have an OS 10.14.6 installation which I would like to maker into a VM.
    How do I do this?
    Have you actually done this yourself?
     
  2. samv8

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    Below I am sharing solution to the above question in very simple way step by step. Hope it helps you.
    1. Download the macOS Mojave Installer:
      • Go to the Mac App Store and download macOS 10.14.6 (Mojave) installer.
      • If you've downloaded it before, you can find it in your Applications folder.
    2. Create a Bootable USB Drive (optional):
      • You can use the createinstallmedia command in Terminal to create a bootable USB drive with the Mojave installer. This step is optional but can be helpful.
    3. Set Up a New VM in Parallels:
      • Open Parallels and create a new virtual machine.
      • When asked for an installation image, select the macOS Mojave installer (either from your USB or Applications folder).
    4. Adjust VM Settings:
      • Assign about 2-4 GB of RAM and 2 CPU cores for smooth performance.
    5. Install Mojave:
      • Follow the steps to complete the installation.
    6. Install Parallels Tools (Optional):
      • If needed, install Parallels Tools for better performance and functionality.
    That's it! You should now have a working macOS 10.14.6 VM to run your 32-bit apps.

    Thanks & Regards
    Sam Victor
     

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