Today we’ll talk about how Chrome OS installs on your computer and whether it is possible. It should be noted that Google does not let its operating system out of the range of Samsung affiliate laptops. For this reason, trying the platform on a PC is not easy.
Training
We will need a USB drive larger than 4GB. From official sources, you can get information about those devices that support Chrome OS, installation on such devices takes place without interference. However, if certain equipment is not listed, do not despair. If we talk about Chrome OS, installing on a computer of any model is possible, since this platform is based on Linux. The most probable problems include difficulties with Wi-Fi adapters: often these devices refuse to work.
Removable media
Next, discuss how to install from a USB flash drive in the case of Chrome OS.
Google does not ship an official build of its operating system. Therefore, you should use third-party publications - Lime or Vanilla. The latter is the most recent build. Let's start with her. If you encounter compatibility issues, it is better to use Lime. This edition has enhanced support for device drivers. This includes components for the operation of AMD and nVidia video cards, Realtek, Ralink and Broadcom processors, as well as
Wi-Fi adapters.
So, in the case of Chrome OS, installation on a PC is as follows. Download the system distribution. Open the downloaded ZIP archive and save the IMG file in a separate directory. Download the Image Writer program and run the EXE. We insert the USB flash drive into the PC and write the IMG file to it using the application. All data on removable media will be destroyed. The next step is launching the Chrome OS platform. We reboot the computer and enter the BIOS. Install USB as the first boot source . Download will first occur with Chrome OS. The process is much slower than with proprietary equipment. The fact is that there the platform is installed on the SSD, in our case USB is used. That's all, we deployed Chrome OS, the installation on the computer was successfully completed.
Adaptation for netbook and laptop
The main problem, as mentioned above, is related to compatibility. Therefore, for portable devices, you will need to use the assembly of the operating system from Dell, since it causes the least complaints. We need the Win32DiskImager program. This application will help to record the image of the operating system on removable media. If the laptop has an external drive, you can do without the specified program by writing all the data to a CD. Install the HPUSBDisk application. This tool is required to return the removable media to its original size. We will use it after completing all the steps associated with the installation.
Instructions for portable devices
We insert the USB flash drive into the USB port. We start the Win32DiskImage application with administrator rights. In the tool window, in the Image Flie section, point to the previously downloaded Chrome OS image by clicking on the icon with a blue folder. In the Device tab, select the drive and click on Write. The Win32DiskImage application will format, and then write the platform to the media. Now you can proceed with the installation. It is strictly forbidden to remove the USB flash drive while the operating system is running. This may damage the drive and the USB port. Removing is permissible only after turning off the laptop.
Launch
We insert the drive into USB. We connect to the laptop a wired Internet. If you have Wi-Fi, activate the access point. Turn on the laptop. We go into the BIOS. Set the launch from removable media. As you can see, the installation on a computer and a portable device in Chrome OS is very similar to this point. So, let's continue. Reboot the laptop. If everything is done correctly, the first thing that appears on the screen is the Chrome OS project splash screen. Next, the “Proceed” window will appear. Here we have to choose a network connection, layout and language. After that, click "Continue." The Login window will open. At this point, enter your Google Account credentials. Then we press the “Login” button. There will be a verification procedure. If the system approves the authorization, it will be possible to proceed to the selection of an avatar. You can specify any picture or use a laptop camera to set a personal photo. Thus, the launch will be implemented, and we will proceed to work on the platform.
Parameters
System settings are possible through the browser menu. The usual three tabs available in a standard Chrome browser will be complemented by a few more. As for the settings, it is available in Russian and intuitive. Work with removable media is similar to that with HDD. The operating system is deployed like a Live CD, using the device’s RAM.
However, we’ll take a look at how to install Chrome OS as the main platform on your hard drive. The process is not very complicated. The system needs only a few minutes to transfer data from removable media to the HDD. So, we boot from the USB flash drive and call the system console by pressing the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + T. Enter the shell command in the window. Press the Enter key. We wait until the system responds and enter the following line: / usr / sbin / chromeos-install. Press "Enter". The system will ask for permission to install the platform. We confirm our intentions. To do this, in the corresponding dialog, press the “y” key on the keyboard, then “Enter”. In the next step, the Dell assembly will ask for a password. We type in the built-in code: dell1234. Press the Enter key. The Chrome OS platform will start the installation, and after a few minutes it will be possible to start the system from the hard drive. After completing the procedure, turn off the laptop and remove the drive from the USB port.
It should be noted that in Chrome OS installation of programs, games and all kinds of extensions is carried out through a special company store Google. Access to the main file system can be obtained through the built-in manager. Installing extensions can significantly increase the capabilities of this tool. There is also access to any cloud-based web services: both Google and third-party companies.
Chrome OS is easy to use and fast. Using a device based on the described platform, you will always get access to any information or you can use the necessary web service. The last step is to return the flash drive to its original state using HPUSBDisk.