Can You Install macOS on Any Pc?
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Firstly, you’ll need a compatible PC. The general rule is you’ll need a machine with a 64bit Intel processor. You’ll also need a separate hard drive on which to install macOS, one which has never had Windows installed on it. … Any Mac capable of running Mojave, the latest version of macOS, will do.

Why can’t you install macOS on a PC?

Apple systems check for a specific chip and refuse to run or install without it. … Apple supports a limited range of hardware you know will work. Otherwise, you’re going to have to scrounge up tested hardware or hack hardware into working. This is what makes running OS X on commodity hardware difficult.

Is it worth installing macOS on PC?

Install macOS on the Windows device

For many people, it simply won’t be worth it. If you’d like to just simulate Windows on a Mac, instead of reinstalling the whole operating system, check out our guide on how to install a virtual machine in Windows 10.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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