| Component | Requirement | | :--- | :--- | | | Windows 10/11 Pro/Enterprise (64-bit) or Linux (Ubuntu/Debian/CentOS) | | VMware Version | VMware Workstation Pro 17.0.x (17.0.2, 17.5.x, etc.) | | CPU | Intel Core i5/i7/i9 or AMD Ryzen (with hardware virtualization: VT-x/AMD-V) | | Memory | Minimum 16 GB RAM (8 GB for host, 8 GB for macOS VM) | | Storage | 80+ GB free SSD space for a functional macOS VM | | macOS Image | Legitimate macOS Installer (.app or .iso) downloaded from a real Mac |