You should have macOS big Sur installed on VMware if not then follow this guide to install macOS Big Sur on VMware on Windows.
Steps to Install VMware Tools on macOS Big Sur
Alternatively, if that didn’t work for you then download the VMware tools for macOS Big Sur from the link below then follow these steps:
Step 2: Install the VMware tools
#1. The VMware tools will automatically appear on your desktop. Double-click on Install VMware tools. #3. On the Welcome to VMware tools Installer page, click Continue. #4. Click on the Install button. #5. Type your username and password then click Install Software.
Step 3: Allow VMware Tools through macOS Big Sur Security Settings
#1. When System Extension Blocked appears, click Open Security Preferences. #2. Click on the Padlock icon. Type your password then click Unlock. It allows you to make changes. #3. Click Allow next to some system software was blocked from loading. #4. Then select VMware, Inc and click OK to enable the VMware tools extension to be installed from the security & privacy window. #5. On this Pop-up window click Not Now then close Security & Privacy window. #6. Click the Restart button on The installation was successful window. #7. macOS Big Sur VM will restart and after the restart login with your Username and Password. Test the enhanced features should be working.
Step 4: Reinstall VMware Tool if required
Sometimes the VMware tools don’t work when you install it the first time, so If the VMware tools didn’t work, then you need to reinstall it, to make it work. So follow the steps below. If you’ve installed macOS Big Sur on Virtualbox then you can fix macOS Big Sur Screen resolution.
Summary
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