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Google is making how To Run Chrome OS Without Chromebook by adding a new desktop environment and a new way to manage windows. We took a close look at the changes to the user interface this week and wrote a detailed report about what we saw.
In our review, we talked about how advanced users can install the experimental new interface on a Chromebook by turning on the developer update channel. That only works if you have a Chromebook, of course.
After our review came out, we heard from a lot of people who wanted to test the latest version of Chrome OS on regular hardware. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to install a third-party build of Google’s operating system in a virtualized environment or on a bootable thumb drive.
Steps To Run Chrome OS Without Chromebook
Update Parallels Desktop
- Before installing Chrome OS in Parallels for Mac, I recommend making sure you have the latest updates installed. Click Parallels Desktop >> Check for Update.
- Then download any available updates.
Install Chrome OS
- The grooviest part about Parallels Desktop is it makes it easy to install operating systems. Launch the New Virtual Machine wizard and click Download Chrome OS then Continue.
- Next you’re given a brief description of Chrome OS. Notice it’s a small download – under 250MB.
- Now wait while Chrome OS is downloaded and installed as a VM.
- Then go through the Chrome OS wizard to set it up and get started.
- Now you’ll have the VM saved in parallels and can run it whenever you want to give it a try. This is a great way to give Chrome OS a test run for free without paying for the Chromebook hardware.
Requirements for Installing Chrome OS on Windows PC
- UEFI support in the motherboard
- Support for legacy BIOS has also been added, but there are a few limitations. You can read the documentation here.
- Intel-based CPU and GPU
- Support for AMD CPU and GPU has also been added, but currently, it only supports AMD Ryzen 3XXX and AMD Stoney Ridge processors
- A USB flash drive with at least 16GB of storage space
you can visit Official Chromebook Help Center for further help.
FAQ
Can I install Chrome OS on a PC?
As an admin, you can install ChromeOS Flex on Windows, Mac, or Linux devices so your users can get many of the features that are available on ChromeOS devices.
Can I install Chrome OS on a non Chromebook?
And you can put Chrome OS on a computer that isn’t a Chromebook. You could go to Neverware and put a Chromium OS on your computer. Chromium OS is Chrome OS’s open-source version. Neverware has made Chromium OSs that will run on different hardware but are similar to the Chrome OS.
How do I convert my computer to ChromeOS?
- Insert the USB drive into the laptop / desktop that you wish to install to.
- Power on and select the USB drive as your boot device.
- Select your location and then click Get started to install.
- Connect to your Wi-Fi access point and click Next.
- Accept Google’s Terms of Service to continue.
What can I do with an outdated Chromebook?
- Use as an External Monitor.
- Keep Using your Chromebook.
- Install Linux on your Chromebook.
- Install Windows on your Chromebook.
- Personal Media Server.