How to Download and Install Chrome OS ?

 The Chrome operating system (OS) was reserved only for Chromebook users, but now, it's available for other devices.
It's a great alternative to Windows or Linux, and you can run it without an installation.
In this article, you will learn how to get Chrome OS working on any computer.
The company behind Chromium is called Neverware.
The open-source version of Chrome OS is ideal for older Windows XP and Windows 7 PCs because it provides more protection and it's easier to update.
However, you can also use it on newer computers or laptops using Windows 10 or Linux.

It's one of the simplest operating systems you can get.

Chromium OS (not Chrome OS) is an open-source version of Chrome OS, and it can work with all devices, including Mac, Linux, and Windows.

The company behind Chromium is called Neverware.

The open-source version of Chrome OS is ideal for older Windows XP and Windows 7 PCs because it provides more protection and it's easier to update.

However, you can also use it on newer computers or laptops using Windows 10 or Linux.

It's an operating system that doesn't take too much space, and it works great for basic operations and surfing the internet.

1. Prerequisites to Installing Chromium OS

First, you have to download the latest version of Chromium for your particular device.

In this example, Etcher was used, along with a USB with at least 4GB capacity, and the PC for the Chromium installation.

Download 1: 7-Zip for Windows, Keka for macOS, or p7zip for Linux

Download 2: Etcher for Windows, macOS, and Linux

Prepare your USB, but ensure it’s empty. Transfer all valuable data to your PC before you begin. When you’ve got everything ready, here is what to do:

 

 

2. Download Chromium OS

Google offers an official Chromium OS build you can download to your PC.

Follow the on-site instructions and download the latest version.

3. Extract the Image

When the download is completed, you will have to extract the image using 7-Zip.

Right-click on the downloaded file and extract the data to a new folder.

 

 

 

4. Prepare Your USB Drive

Get the USB you want to use to boot Chromium and plug it into your PC.

Know that all of the data on your USB drive will be wiped clean. 

 

 

5. Use Etcher to Install the Chromium Image

Our Chromium is downloaded and extracted, and the USB is formatted, so you are ready to continue and download Etcher using the link provided above.

 

1. Run Etcher.
2. Click Flash from file, find the Chromium OS image you have previously downloaded, and add it.
3. Click Select Drive and select the USB you prepared.
4. Hit Flash and Etcher will install a bootable version of Chromium to your USB device.

6. Restart Your PC and Enable USB in the Boot Options

You have to run BIOS to set USB as your primary boot device.

1. When the PC is first starting up, you can run BIOS by pressing F8, F10, F12, or Del, the key you need to press will vary based on your BIOS.
2. Every PC has different-looking BIOS, but you should look for an option labelled Boot Manage or Boot.
3. Set the USB as your primary boot device and then select Save & Exit, the actual name may differ in your BIOS.