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# init(virtualMachine:restoringFromImageAt:)

Creates a macOS installer object.

```
init(virtualMachine: VZVirtualMachine, restoringFromImageAt restoreImageFileURL: URL)
```

## Parameters

`virtualMachine`

The virtual machine to install the operating system on.

`restoreImageFileURL`

A file URL that indicates the macOS restore image to install.

## Discussion

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