Chrome OS Flex is released by Google to give old Windows PCs and MacBooks a new perspective of life. Chrome OS Flex, stands out with its seamless installation process and longer support window, thanks to Google's direct support for third-party devices. On my old Windows laptop, I tried the new Chrome OS Flex OS, and it worked perfectly. Follow our step-by-step instructions below to understand how to install Chrome OS Flex on PCs and Windows laptops.
How to Install Chrome OS Flex
We've included step-by-step instructions for installing Chrome OS Flex in this article. We've also covered Chrome OS Flex Google's new operating system.
Google Chrome OS Flex
Google acquired Neverware, a New York-based firm that was developing CloudReady, 2 years ago. It allowed users to revive outdated PCs and run Chrome OS on them. The open-source Chromium OS was being used to create CloudReady. They have introduced Linux support as well. Google took over the project and has now published Chrome OS Flex (aka CloudReady 2.0), a desktop OS based on Chrome OS that includes support for Google Assistant and other Google services. Chrome OS Flex also supports Linux, although the Google Play Store is not available.
Chrome OS Flex is currently only available for free to Education and Enterprise users. Regular users, on the other hand, can install Chrome OS Flex on older Windows PCs and MacBooks. The goal of this project is to make use of outdated hardware while providing performance that is close to that of newer computers. We may also expect increased support from a variety of manufacturers, including HP, Apple, Asus, and others, given that Google is maintaining the project.
Requirements To Install Chrome OS Flex
1. A USB flash drive with at least 8GB of storage capacity.
2. A Windows PC with an x86-64-bit processor from Intel or AMD. ARM processors are still not supported.
3. A minimum of 4GB of RAM is required.
4. Internal storage must be at least 16 GB.
5. From here, you may check the compatibility of your PC. You're good to go if your computer is on the list. Do not be concerned if your model does not appear on the list. You may continue with the installation. Chrome OS Flex works on non-certified PCs as well, as we've demonstrated below; however, some features may be limited.
Flash Chrome OS Flex On USB Drive
1. First, follow this link to install the Chromebook Recovery Utility Chrome extension. It's a Chrome OS Flex build that you can flash on your USB device with this plugin.
2. Plug in your USB drive and run the Chromebook Recovery Utility. Then select "Get Started" from the drop-down menu.
3. On the next page, select click "Select a model from a list."
4. Select "Google Chrome OS Flex" from the "Select a manufacturer" drop-down box. Select "Chrome OS Flex (Developer-Unstable)" from the next drop-down menu. Now click the "Continue" button.
5. Select your USB flash drive and then click "Continue."
6. Finally, select "Create now" to create a bootable Chrome OS Flex drive using the Chromebook Recovery Utility. Depending on your internet speed, the entire process will take 10 to 15 minutes.
Install Chrome OS Flex on a MacBook or a Windows laptop
1. When the flashing is finished, restart your pc and press the boot key. Check the table above if you don't know what your computer's boot key is. Continue pressing the boot key until the boot selection page appears. If you're installing Chrome OS Flex on a custom-built PC, use the internet to look up the boot key for your motherboard manufacturer.
2. On the boot selection page, use the arrow keys to pick your USB drive and then press Enter.
3. You will now see the "Welcome to CloudReady 2.0" screen. Select "Get Started" from the drop-down menu. Now follow the on-screen prompts to sign in with your Google account.
4. Before installing Chrome OS Flex on your hard drive, I recommend that you first explore it. This way, you can see if your Wi-Fi, keyboard, mouse, Bluetooth, touchpad, and other hardware components are compatible.
5. Open the Quick Settings panel from the bottom-right corner and click "Sign out" after you're sure you want to install Chrome OS Flex.
6. Finally, in the bottom-left corner, click "Install CloudReady."
7. Finally, select "Install CloudReady 2.0" and then "Install" once more. Note that completing this action may wipe your entire hard drive, so make a backup before proceeding. Shut down your computer and remove the USB drive once the installation is complete.
8. That's it, Chrome OS Flex will boot up without any problem on your device.
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