What is Chrome OS Flex?
Chrome OS Flex is a new version of Chrome OS that’s designed for businesses and schools to install and run on old PCs and Macs. It was created after Google aquired Neverware which was a company that provided Chrome OS for older PCs. Earlier this year, Google released it as early access preview.
Support
Chrome OS Flex currently supports Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, LG, Toshiba, and many more OEMs. Older MacBooks also support it. It is targeted towards old PCs and Macs and that makes it stand out. You can find the list of supported devices here. Even if your device is not listed aboove, you can try Chrome OS Flex without installing and see how it works. It might have some minor issues with boot and stability.
How to install Chrome OS FLex?
Things you will need:
- USB drive
- A PC (Intel or AMD x86-64-bit)
- BIOS access
- 4 GB RAM
- 16 GB internal storage
Open Chrome browser and install Chromebook Recovery Utility.
Launch the Extensions by clicking on it and hit Get Started
Under Select a manufacturer, scroll to find Google Chrome OS Flex and select it. Click Select a product and scroll to find Chrome OS Flex. Click to select it and Continue.
Plug in your USB drive and select the USB drive from the dropdown menu. Click Continue.
Hit Create now
Chrome Recovery Utility will say recovery media is ready, then remove USB drive.
Now insert USB drive into the system on which you want to install Chrome OS Flex on. Go to the BIOS menu.
Select the bootable USB from the list and boot into it.
Click on Get Started
I will recommend Try it first or install it.
Go ahead try your new OS.