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Can I create macos monterey bootable USB on a Windows 11 PC?
GibMacOS is a free open source script that combines Windows built-in Diskpart to download macOS Monterey from Apple servers, format USB and create macos monterey bootable usb disk, with this solution is completely free, using official sources, safe and reliable, but also through the script to achieve a certain degree of automation, reducing manual operation.
Step 1. Download GibMacOS and follow the prompts to install.
Step 2. Insert the USB drive, open the software and run it as administrator, select Montere version, press Enter to download the .pkg file.
Step3. After the download is complete, GibMacOS will generate the .pkg file. In the same window, select the Build DMG option and wait for the conversion to .dmg.
Step 4. Press Windows + S and type cmd to run as administrator. Enter the following Diskpart command to make mac monterey bootable USB on Windows 11/10.
diskpart
list disk
select disk X
clean
convert gpt
create partition primary
format fs=fat32 quick
assign
exitStep 5. Go back to the GibMacOS window and select 'Burn DMG to USB'. Enter the USB disk letter, press Enter and wait for the write.
Step 6. Open File Explorer and check if the USB contains the macOS installation files.
Then right-click on the USB and select Eject.
Step 7. Plug in the USB, restart your Mac, hold down the Option key and select USB to install macOS Monterey on your Mac.