The main aim of this lightweight Chrome OS Flex is to replace Windows and macOS on older computers. And this version of Chrome OS is suitable for business and education and can manage remotely, just like Chromebooks. Chrome OS Flex also includes Google Assistant, support for Family Link accounts, Smart Lock, Instant Tethering, and Nearby Sharing. But, it does not support Android Apps. ALSO READ: How to enable the hidden boot screen animation in Windows 11 Here is how to create a bootable Chrome OS Flex USB drive and install it on a computer or run directly from the USB drive without installing it on your PC. Below are the minimum requirements to run Chrome OS Flex:

64-bit Intel or AMD CPU (It does not support ARM-based systems)4GB RAM and 16GB USB drive.A PC with support for USB booting, BIOS/UEFI/Secure Boot settings.Internet connection.

Now Google has released ChromeOS Flex for general use. You can use it to rejuvenate a PC or laptop that’s too old to run Windows 10 or 11. Once installed, ChomeOS Flex provides easy access to Google’s online tools, including Chrome, Docs, Gmail and YouTube.

How to Create a Chrome OS Flex Bootable USB disk?

  1. Connect 8GB/16GB USB drive to your computer.
  2. On your computer, open the Google Chrome browser and install the Chromebook Recovery Utility extension (link).
  3. Next, click on the extension icon shown at the top right corner of the Chrome browser and click on the Chromebook Recovery Utility option.
  4. Next, in the new window, click on Get Started button, and in the next screen, click on the Select model from a list option.
  5. Click on the first dropdown menu and select Google Chrome OS Flex.
  6. Next, click on the Select Product dropdown menu, choose the Chrome OS Flex and click the Continue button.
  7. On the next page, select the USB drive and click Continue.
  8. In the next window, click on Create Now button. It will format the USB drive and create the bootable USB. Once done, click on the Done button.

How to Run Chrome OS Flex on your PC?

  1. Turn off the PC and plug the Chrome OS Flex bootable disk into your PC.
  2. Next, turn on the PC and boot from the USB. Press the boot key (F2, F12, Del, F9, etc. Boot keys might be different on different PCs) and select Chrome OS Flex drive.
  3. After booting it, select the Try It First option o the Welcome screen.
  4. Follow the on-screen instruction and then sign in to your Google account. You can also log in as a guest.

How to Install ChromeOS Flex on your PC?

  1. To install Chrome OS Flex on your computer, you need to select the Install Chrome OSFlex option instead of Try It First option and follow the onscreen instruction.
  2. Once the installer has finished its task, it will shut down your computer. Unplug the USB stick and reboot.
  3. Accept the terms and conditions and enter your Google Account login details.
  4. When you’ve finished working through the instructions, ChromeOS Flex will be up and running. The look and feel of Chrome OS Flex are similar to Chrome OS on a Chromebook but have a few differences. Chrome OS Flex does not support Android Apps or the Google Play Store and Parallels Desktop. Also, secure boot isn’t as robust as on real Chromebooks, as the Chrome OS Flex hardware doesn’t have a Google security chip for verified boot or a Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Note: The post was first published in February 2022 and updated in August 2022 with additional information. More Resources:

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