The new macOS update, macOS Ventura, is the latest release from Apple that brings several new features to the table.
It is a significant update for the operating system and has been in beta for some time. It brings features like Dark Mode, allowing users to switch between light and dark interfaces depending on their preference. It also includes a new Stacks feature that organizes files by type in an easy-to-navigate interface.
Ventura also includes improvements to Safari, as well as tweaks to Mail and Photos apps.
Lastly, it introduces a new way of organizing your desktop with the addition of stacks.
So, I’m sure most of you are eager to try and test the latest operating system from Apple, macOS Ventura
Things Required to Install macOS Ventura on VirtualBox on Windows PC.
Download macOS Ventura ISO File
Download and Install Virtualbox on your Window PC
Step by Step Guide
1. Once you have completed the above-mentioned steps. Open your Virtualbox and click New.
2. Enter the name of your Virtual Machine (In our case: macOS 13) and click Next. Make sure you follow the screenshots below.
3. Increase your memory size to the upper green limit and click Next.
7. Select a size to anything near 80GB and click Create.
8. Click Settings.
9. Under Settings, increase Base memory to the upper green limit.
10. Increase processors to 4.
11. Under Video Memory, increase it to the upper green limit.
12. Under Storage, click on Empty followed by the blue disc on the right side, and select Choose a disk file.
13. Select the macOS Ventura ISO image that you downloaded before and click Open.
14. Copy these VBox codes on a notepad.
cd "C:\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox\"
VBoxManage.exe modifyvm "macOS 13" --cpuidset 00000001 000106e5 00100800 0098e3fd bfebfbff
VBoxManage setextradata "macOS 13" "VBoxInternal/Devices/efi/0/Config/DmiSystemProduct" "iMac19,3"
VBoxManage setextradata "macOS 13" "VBoxInternal/Devices/efi/0/Config/DmiSystemVersion" "1.0"
VBoxManage setextradata "macOS 13" "VBoxInternal/Devices/efi/0/Config/DmiBoardProduct" "Iloveapple"
VBoxManage setextradata "macOS 13" "VBoxInternal/Devices/smc/0/Config/DeviceKey" "ourhardworkbythesewordsguardedpleasedontsteal(c)AppleComputerInc"
VBoxManage setextradata "macOS 13" "VBoxInternal/Devices/smc/0/Config/GetKeyFromRealSMC" 115. Replace macOS 13 with your VirtualBox machine name. (I am using macOS 13 as my machine name is macOS 13). Once replaced, copy the entire thing.
16. Open your command prompt with administrator rights. You can use this guide:
17. Press ctrl+V to paste the codes and close CMD.
18. Open your Virtualbox again and press Start.
19. The process will take some time and wait for the apple logo to appear.
20. Now, you can simply proceed with the installation of macOS Ventura 13.
Frequently faced errors:
1. Stuck in a boot loop
If your VM restarts with the installation process again and you are stuck in a loop. For those stuck on boot loop, wait like 5/7 boot loops, after it will stop (intel processor).
2. Failed to query SMC value from the host (VERR_INVALID_HANDLE).
Run this command in CMD:
VBoxManage.exe setextradata “VM name” “VBoxInternal/Devices/smc/0/Config/GetKeyFromRealSMC” 0Conclusion
I hope this guide on How To Install macOS 13 Ventura on VirtualBox was easy and helpful. If you face any issues, please comment down below.
