Miles_Teg
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‎11-17-2020 04:54 PM

Unable to install Big Sur

I am having a terrible time installing Big Sur with Fusion 12 on a Mac host. I tried the suggestions found on this thread and created a bootable disk image and ISO, but when I start the VM using either file the error No operating system found appears. I've ensured that the startup disk is set to the connected CD/DVD and it is loaded with the installer. I'm at a loss. What am I doing wrong?

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pfruth
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‎11-17-2020 06:22 PM

As suggested in this thread
I was able to create a .dmg from the .app using the script at https://github.com/rtrouton/create_macos_vm_install_dmg
It's working perfectly for me

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Miles_Teg
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‎11-17-2020 06:26 PM

As I stated in my original post: I followed the suggestions in that thread and still could not install Big Sur. That included making a .dmg from the .app using the Github script.

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wila
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‎11-18-2020 03:40 AM

Hi,

Try downloading Big Sur again.
You might have a corrupt download.
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Wil

| Author of Vimalin. The virtual machine Backup app for VMware Fusion, VMware Workstation and Player |
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gringley
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‎11-18-2020 06:12 AM

I created the ISO and it worked fine.  Never tried the DMG.

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Miles_Teg
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‎11-18-2020 06:25 AM

I downloaded the installer again, and still no luck. Very frustrating.

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