To create a bootable macOS High Sierra USB drive using Windows 10, you can follow these steps:
1. Download macOS High Sierra: First, you need to download the macOS High Sierra installer from the Mac App Store. You can do this on a Mac or a virtual machine running macOS.
2. Download TransMac: TransMac is a ρáíd software that allows you to create a bootable macOS USB drive on Windows. You can download TransMac from its official website.
3. Prepare the USB Drive: Insert a USB drive (at least 16GB) into your Windows 10 PC. Make sure to backup any important data as the drive will be formatted.
4. Format the USB Drive: Open TransMac and right-click on your USB drive in the left pane. Select "Format Disk for Mac" and click Yes to format the drive.
5. Create Bootable macOS High Sierra USB Drive:
- In TransMac, right-click on the USB drive and select "Restore with Disk Image".
- Choose the macOS High Sierra DMG file you downloaded.
- Click "Yes" to write the image to the USB drive.
6. Wait for the Process to Complete: This process may take some time, so be patient. Once it's done, you will have a bootable macOS High Sierra USB drive.
7. Boot from the USB Drive:
- Insert the bootable USB drive into a Mac.
- Turn on the Mac while holding the Option key.
- Select the USB drive as the boot device.
8. Install macOS High Sierra: Follow the on-screen instructions to install macOS High Sierra on your Mac.
Remember that creating a bootable macOS USB drive on Windows is not officially supported by Apple, so proceed at your own risk. Make sure to back up your important data before proceeding.