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+# Install macOS Big Sur on VirtualBox (Windows 10/11)
+
+A complete step-by-step guide to install macOS Big Sur using VirtualBox on a Windows system.
+
+---
+
+## Minimum System Requirements
+
+| Component    | Requirement       |
+| ------------ | ----------------- |
+| OS           | Windows 10/11     |
+| CPU          | 8 Core            |
+| RAM          | 16 GB             |
+| Storage      | 100 GB free space |
+| Connectivity | Internet Access   |
+
+---
+
+## Step 1: Download Required Tools
+
+### VirtualBox & Extension Pack
+
+* **Download Link:** [VirtualBox Download Page](https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads)
+
+Ensure you also download the **VirtualBox Extension Pack** corresponding to your VirtualBox version.
+
+### macOS Big Sur ISO
+
+* **Recommended Version:** Big Sur (others may fail)
+* **Download Link:** [macOS Big Sur ISO – Archive.org](https://archive.org)
+
+---
+
+## Pre-Configuration: Disable Memory Integrity & Hyper-V
+
+### 1. Disable Memory Integrity
+
+* Go to **Start > Windows Security > Device Security > Core Isolation**
+* Toggle **Memory Integrity** to **OFF**
+
+### 2. Disable Hyper-V
+
+Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run:
+
+```bash
+bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off
+```
+
+ **Restart** your PC after this step.
+
+---
+
+## Step 2: Create a New Virtual Machine
+
+### Launch VirtualBox and:
+
+1. Click **"New"**
+2. Name your VM (you’ll need this later)
+3. Select downloaded **ISO** file
+4. Type: `Mac OS X`, Version: `Mac OS X (64-bit)`
+5. **Memory:** At least 4096 MB (4 GB)
+6. **CPU:** Minimum 4 CPUs
+7. **Disk Size:** 80–150 GB
+8. Finish VM creation
+
+### Configure VM Settings:
+
+* Go to **Settings > Display**
+* Set **Video Memory** to `128 MB`
+* Close VirtualBox
+
+---
+
+## Step 3: Configure macOS VM using VBoxManage
+
+### Open Command Line as Administrator:
+
+Navigate to your VirtualBox installation directory. Example:
+
+```bash
+cd "C:\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox"
+```
+
+Or your custom path:
+
+```bash
+cd D:\VirtualBox\
+```
+
+### Run the Following Commands:
+
+Replace `"VM Name"` with the exact name of your VM.
+
+```bash
+./VBoxManage.exe modifyvm "VM Name" --cpuidset 00000001 000106e5 00100800 0098e3fd bfebfbff
+
+./VBoxManage.exe setextradata "VM Name" "VBoxInternal/Devices/efi/0/Config/DmiSystemProduct" "iMac19,3"
+
+./VBoxManage.exe setextradata "VM Name" "VBoxInternal/Devices/efi/0/Config/DmiSystemVersion" "1.0"
+
+./VBoxManage.exe setextradata "VM Name" "VBoxInternal/Devices/efi/0/Config/DmiBoardProduct" "Iloveapple"
+
+./VBoxManage.exe setextradata "VM Name" "VBoxInternal/Devices/smc/0/Config/DeviceKey" "ourhardworkbythesewordsguardedpleasedontsteal(c)AppleComputerInc"
+
+./VBoxManage.exe setextradata "VM Name" "VBoxInternal/Devices/smc/0/Config/GetKeyFromRealSMC" 0
+
+# Only for AMD Processors:
+./VBoxManage.exe modifyvm "VM Name" --cpu-profile "Intel Core i7-6700K"
+
+./VBoxManage.exe setextradata "VM Name" "VBoxInternal/TM/TSCMode" "RealTSCOffset"
+```
+
+After running all commands, close the terminal.
+
+---
+
+## Step 4: Start and Install macOS
+
+* Launch **VirtualBox**
+* Select your VM
+* Click **Start**
+* macOS setup should now begin!
+
+---
+
+## (Optional) Disk Not Found? Fix It:
+
+### Follow these steps inside macOS Installer:
+
+1. Open **Disk Utility** from the toolbar.
+2. Click **View > Show All Devices**
+3. Select **VBOX HARDDISK Media** (top-level disk)
+4. Click **Erase** and use the following settings:
+
+| Setting | Value              |
+| ------- | ------------------ |
+| Name    | Macintosh HD       |
+| Format  | APFS               |
+| Scheme  | GUID Partition Map |
+
+5. Click **Erase**, then close Disk Utility
+6. You should now see `Macintosh HD` in the disk list
+7. Continue macOS installation!
+
+---
+
+## Done!
+
+You have now successfully installed macOS Big Sur on VirtualBox. Follow the setup screen and enjoy macOS on your Windows machine!
+
+---
+
+> **Troubleshooting Tips**:
+>
+> * Ensure Hyper-V and memory integrity are disabled
+> * Always run commands **as Administrator**
+> * If performance is poor, your host machine may lack GPU acceleration (VirtualBox has limited support for macOS graphics)
+
+---