How to Create a Mac OS Virtual Machine with Parallels Lite

If you're looking for a way to run macOS on top of your current operating system, then creating a virtual machine with Parallels Desktop Lite is a great option. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps necessary to set up a Mac OS virtual machine using Parallels Lite, which is completely free.

To get started, open Parallels Desktop Lite on your Mac and choose 'Install Windows or another OS from a DVD or image file' from the available options and click Continue. Next, launch Parallels Desktop Lite and select the 'Linux Only' option, which is the free option, then click Continue.

Before you can create your virtual machine, you'll need to download a Mac OS installer application from the App Store or have one available on a USB drive or elsewhere on your Mac. In this example, we'll be using the macOS Sierra download from the App Store.

Once you have your Mac OS installer, you're ready to begin creating your virtual machine. First, get Parallels Desktop Lite from the Mac App Store, which is free to download.

With Parallels Desktop Lite installed on your Mac, you can create a virtual machine that runs macOS just like any other application on your computer. This means there's no need for disk partitioning involved - the virtualized operating system will run seamlessly alongside your existing operating system.

Virtualization allows you to run another operating system in a confined virtual machine atop an existing operating system through an application layer. In this case, we'll be running macOS within a virtual machine on top of your current Mac OS operating system.

By following these simple steps, you can create a Mac OS virtual machine using Parallels Desktop Lite and enjoy the benefits of running multiple operating systems on your Mac.

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