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chris1981

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Hello,

I need to download a Mac OS Monterey DMG or ISO file so to be able to use with my VM software. So far I could only download a PKG file. Is there a way to convert this or is there a reliable source to directly download the OS on either ISO or DMG file ?

Thank you in advance.
 

chrfr

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Hello,

I need to download a Mac OS Monterey DMG or ISO file so to be able to use with my VM software. So far I could only download a PKG file. Is there a way to convert this or is there a reliable source to directly download the OS on either ISO or DMG file ?

Thank you in advance.
What VM software are you using?
 

arw

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If you already have a Mac running, the easiest way is MDS (free). You can select the OS version and it downloads/creates a dmg.
 
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chris1981

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Nov 27, 2013
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Hello guys,

Thank you all for your replies, it was very helpful.
Best solution for me was the MDS software which I personally find simply amazing. Only negative I found is the fact that it doesnt give the option to download IPSW files which I solved by using the Mist software.

Best regards,
Chris.
 

Mike Boreham

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Hello guys,

Thank you all for your replies, it was very helpful.
Best solution for me was the MDS software which I personally find simply amazing. Only negative I found is the fact that it doesnt give the option to download IPSW files which I solved by using the Mist software.

Best regards,
Chris.
Did you check this box in MDS?

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