I want to thank you for this great video, as we are having trouble flashing just this very laptop (the code we were executing didn't grab us directly, we had to separate it into "CD" first and then the rest of the code). Greetings from Venezuela. Ps: any bad translation is by Google 😅
After changing the BIOS to UEFI (so you can install Linux or Windows), you can also install ChromeOS Flex. On my Chromebook which no longer received updates, I was able to install ChromeOS Flex, and it did continue to receive updates. That being said, Linux was more useful to me, so I installed Linux. My Chromebook's 'disk' storage was 32 gb, rather than the 16 gb of your machine, however. I don't know if ChromeOS Flex will work on the smaller drive, though it probably will.
another important thing to note is for people who want to install windows 7,8,8.1 or 10 and you have 16 GB of storage you can olnly run the official 32 bit versions of these OS's however there are thing like tiny 7,tiny 8,tiny 10 and stuff so you can install those(i reccomend it)
Thank you, your video was the only one that explains and provides all the information. Unfortunately my chromebook comes as a 16GB eMMC :( so, pull Mini Windows 10 for basic tasks and a USB to work my office files.
I just received mine from ebay assuming It had android google play support. It does not and also it won't play avi files. I distilled vlc which suppose to play any format, but not on this chromebook. It is a c720 2014 model am very disappointed. Didn't pay but 50.00 for it. Any suggestions and does the newer chromebooks have the same problem. I tried updating but it says it is updated already. Any suggestions anyone. Thanks for any help.
You can help me ? I want to install windows on my laptop, I can’t enter it into recovery mode, I press esc + refresh + power, it doesn’t turn on at all, I deleted the screw, I watched a lot of videos, I don’t know what to do, please help me. Chromebook Lenovo n23, I do it according to the instructions, it doesn't work.
I've only had mine for a few days (an already old model from Amazon, and as is, it strikes me as a slightly more functional, but generally overhyped tablet, nowhere near actual laptop functionality.
Hey mate, I'm trying to install the exact same way as yourself. However, I'm getting an error saying "failed; verify it contains a 64 bit UEFI OS" when I'm sticking in my USB. I've downloaded Budgie twice now, and confirmed it's an ISO file... Any ideas on what's wrong here?
Try a different USB drive, try different flashing tools like baleena etcher, rufus, unetbootin. Make sure the iso you downloaded is in fact 64 bit. Press Esc to go into the bios menu and manually select the USB drive
Very nice video. It's funny. I went the other way around. After seeing a vid, on ExplainingComputers channel, I put Chrom OS Flex on a very old Laptop, works better than my tablet. It's always good to see what can be done with hardware and different OS's on them.
After done with all firmware things I can boot USB to change windows it always says unable to start ntfs driver is there any solution for this Thanks for the video
I want to install one of the kali linux operating systems but my Chromebook does not support the UEFI Firmware, does this mean I won't be able to do it?
I went with the CR50 of disabling WP with unplugging the battery. I am able to boot Bugie!! Now, does anyone know how to change the brightness? I tried xbacklight and some other commands, which didn't work.
I used GalliumOS years ago for a while but once you use Mrchromebox you can install anything you want. I have installed many different liunux distro's currently it is running Arch.
You can run windows 10 on a softmodded chromebook. You'll nead a usb 3.0 external hard drive (not thumb drive) and use rufus to make a Windows to Go external boot drive. Given the low ram, you should debloat windows 10.
Work on ASUS Flip CX5 CX5500FEA i5-1135G7 but without audio driver and keyboard doesn't work for special function. If anybody can tel me where I can find correct drivers I will be grateful.
Hello Dear, i have Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chrome book with CPU of MediaTek MT8183. Please advice that i want to install windows but after searching on Google many tech sites don't recommend to install windows on MediaTek CPUs. So I need your advice that if there is any option to install windows full os /windows lite on this device?
hello, i have chromebook flip c100 and i can’t update it because it already expired, i can’t use other websites like google meet, i really need it for my online class but i can’t download it pls help me
When I was installing Windows on my acer chrome book 15 cb3-532 i received error message windows boot update configuration installation cannot be proced I have try everything but still nothing work for me please i need help
@@TechnoDadLife Well I just did and for 150$. With just 1 click you activate Linux in the settings and all Linux app runs right away (you get best of both world at once). I am coding right now on that device with CLion and EMACS.
11:40 Even though I had a bootable USB in my USB port, I did not have an option to boot from USB. Everything else up to this point went exactly as your screen showed. I now have a brick if I can't get the computer to see the USB drive.
Very interesting video. I have a small business repairing/upgrading PC's, but have steered clear of Chromebooks. However, with the ability to install a regular Linux distro such as Mint Mate? Wow... Thanks for the valuable information..
i tried to install full rom, but it said it had a potential risk of bricking my device and probably not being fixable. (and im scared, should i do it or not do it)
i have checked the compatibility list for mine and am unsure of whether it is compatible due to there being a row of yellows w/ no info in the first two columns is there any proper way i can find out or anyone who has tried this on hp x360 14b-cb0004na
Been searching for a while and coming to the realization that my Chromebook was the wrong option, at least for now :/ The Gemini Lake processors are not supported at this time, which mine happens to be. I got it for dirt cheap at $99 brand new at Best Buy and it had nearly everything I wanted. Charges via USB Type C, 4 GB DDR4 RAM, 64 GB eMMC, and small form factor. Even more so now that I have a motorcycle, I was hoping to take this with me so I'd have a decent Linux machine but not worry if I ever fell off/crashed and the laptop was destroyed in the process, versus my MacBook or my more expensive Windows laptop. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 11IGL05 in case anyone is curious. Not even listed on the wiki, but Gallium OS' dev has said that he has no plans to support Gemini Lake processors at this time, so do be aware if you are shopping for one. I should have done my homework. I assumed Chromebook just were like any other machine with a BIOS/UEFI capable of having another OS. Wonderful......Thanks Google/Lenovo :/ EDIT: GOT IT!! Anyone else want to know. Go to coolstar org (there is a period in there). It listed out my machine and what I needed to do. The instructions were not the greatest, so I had to read between the lines like when it said disconnect the battery. I disconnected and while still disconnected, plugged in USB power and started Chrome there and then followed the instructions. It ended up working and now I'm on a custom firmware!!! Downloading Ubuntu Budgie right now to try!!!
This video brings up so many unanswered questions! How do you use that recovery mode to erase something on the Chromebook? I've been using BalenaEtcher to do it on the PC. On many Chromebooks you can enter Developer mode just by selecting it in the Menu, not doing everything shown here. At 10:00 the CD command won't work and is an unknown command so you have to type Shell first! Also, at 11:40 how did you get to the Boot Menu since it's not a PC?
Need Help: Successfully installed windows, but the Chromebook does not recognize the microSD I put in. Do I need any special drivers because the Windows SD drivers don't work?
"I'll quickly show you how to take out a screw" 😆😂
Ah, somebody got it! That was a joke.
@@TechnoDadLife lmao
Sow me please
Very informative, thank you so much for taking the time to make this video.
I want to thank you for this great video, as we are having trouble flashing just this very laptop (the code we were executing didn't grab us directly, we had to separate it into "CD" first and then the rest of the code). Greetings from Venezuela. Ps: any bad translation is by Google 😅
After changing the BIOS to UEFI (so you can install Linux or Windows), you can also install ChromeOS Flex. On my Chromebook which no longer received updates, I was able to install ChromeOS Flex, and it did continue to receive updates. That being said, Linux was more useful to me, so I installed Linux. My Chromebook's 'disk' storage was 32 gb, rather than the 16 gb of your machine, however. I don't know if ChromeOS Flex will work on the smaller drive, though it probably will.
another important thing to note is for people who want to install windows 7,8,8.1 or 10 and you have 16 GB of storage you can olnly run the official 32 bit versions of these OS's
however there are thing like tiny 7,tiny 8,tiny 10 and stuff so you can install those(i reccomend it)
In the crosh prompt, you have to first
Shell, press enter then you will be able to enter the commands.
Seems like you have monopoly on this subject! Could have been a more detailed video, but I got the job done, Thanks for saving useless hardware :D
Thank you, good information, might try this on my old chrome book.
11:00 someone show him ventoy 😭
Hello thank you for this video can I install linux in micro sd on chrombook
Thank you, your video was the only one that explains and provides all the information. Unfortunately my chromebook comes as a 16GB eMMC :( so, pull Mini Windows 10 for basic tasks and a USB to work my office files.
So u didn't install windows 10?? Coz im in the same situation and guessing if i should try to install win10 or not
@@hamiltonfungula63 be like me and just buy a cheap ssd and an ssd enclosure to have a lot more space
@@TerrorSyxke some stuff i want just doesnt work on it ive tried with wine
Make a Windows to Go boot drive from an external SSD drive.
Oh boy, had I known what I was getting myself into I would not have bought it...maybe xD
I just received mine from ebay assuming It had android google play support. It does not and also it won't play avi files. I distilled vlc which suppose to play any format, but not on this chromebook. It is a c720 2014 model am very disappointed. Didn't pay but 50.00 for it. Any suggestions and does the newer chromebooks have the same problem. I tried updating but it says it is updated already. Any suggestions anyone. Thanks for any help.
You can help me ?
I want to install windows on my laptop, I can’t enter it into recovery mode, I press esc + refresh + power, it doesn’t turn on at all, I deleted the screw, I watched a lot of videos, I don’t know what to do, please help me. Chromebook Lenovo n23, I do it according to the instructions, it doesn't work.
How do I fix it says failed to load veitfy it contains 64 os
How do I use the apps I'm on the same budgie
get on with it
my chromebook has 425 gb and you cant download a thing on it sadly.
I've only had mine for a few days (an already old model from Amazon, and as is, it strikes me as a slightly more functional, but generally overhyped tablet, nowhere near actual laptop functionality.
I have lenovo 300e 81h0 (1st gen ) works ?
Hey mate, I'm trying to install the exact same way as yourself. However, I'm getting an error saying "failed; verify it contains a 64 bit UEFI OS" when I'm sticking in my USB. I've downloaded Budgie twice now, and confirmed it's an ISO file... Any ideas on what's wrong here?
Your CPU might be a x32 BIT only CPU. A quick google search of your PC CPU wouldn't hurt.
Try a different USB drive, try different flashing tools like baleena etcher, rufus, unetbootin. Make sure the iso you downloaded is in fact 64 bit. Press Esc to go into the bios menu and manually select the USB drive
Easily……. Where where is this easy? So much information and none of it needed.
Help! no sound on lenovo chromebook c630 i7 8550u
It’s telling me unknown command cd; what can i do
i am having this problem aswell
type shell first, enter, now try the cd command
Work on Samsung chromebook 4?
Sorry i need your hlep windows 10 on chromebook but i want to know how to Restore original firmware on a Chromebook i am waiting for your help
www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000132034/dell-chrome-pc-how-to-recover-and-reset-the-chrome-os
must u use those drives?
UNBUN, MATE...
i agree i feel like chromebooks are not for me. its frustrating!
So would I be able to run Windows 7 on a HP Chromebook G6? And/or would it be easier to do that using Parallels? Thanks
Very nice video. It's funny. I went the other way around. After seeing a vid, on ExplainingComputers channel, I put Chrom OS Flex on a very old Laptop, works better than my tablet. It's always good to see what can be done with hardware and different OS's on them.
Link to download chromeos flex please
After done with all firmware things I can boot USB to change windows it always says unable to start ntfs driver is there any solution for this
Thanks for the video
hi, thanks for the video. I have a Acer chromebook CP513-1H, it's possible. Thanks for your help
1:30 - Planned obsolescence strikes again. That really needs to be outlawed.
Is HP Chromebook 14 G4 supported, I cant find out if so
Did you find out?
I want to install one of the kali linux operating systems but my Chromebook does not support the UEFI Firmware, does this mean I won't be able to do it?
I went with the CR50 of disabling WP with unplugging the battery. I am able to boot Bugie!!
Now, does anyone know how to change the brightness? I tried xbacklight and some other commands, which didn't work.
How is your Chromebook running without the battery? Are you using the charger?
@@Mr.GlitchInfinity I must've been, yep
bro this is dum and takes to long and does not work
I will have to google this Gallimus OS. Must be an updated GALLIUM OS.
hello sorry for downloading the boot menu as you did and how do you download ubuntu 20.04 on a USB?thanks
I used GalliumOS years ago for a while but once you use Mrchromebox you can install anything you want. I have installed many different liunux distro's currently it is running Arch.
How was installing arch? I heard it’s incredibly hard to install
@@Mr.GlitchInfinitythe Chromebook that I used I had no issues with arch.
You can run windows 10 on a softmodded chromebook. You'll nead a usb 3.0 external hard drive (not thumb drive) and use rufus to make a Windows to Go external boot drive. Given the low ram, you should debloat windows 10.
Hp Chromebook 11 G can send window virsion fail
i have an hp bootleg, 2019, unlikely i can do something to revove evil chrom.os
Thank you!
Lol that's actually smart if you can't use chrome os anymore
i change my chromebook to kali linux but the sound is not working i can't fix that problem
Work on ASUS Flip CX5 CX5500FEA i5-1135G7 but without audio driver and keyboard doesn't work for special function. If anybody can tel me where I can find correct drivers I will be grateful.
using a ASUS Chromebook C204 i was stressting that i couldnt use UFEI but i can
Keeps saying error unknown command: cd; when I put script in
man i had win 10 iso when i could only run win 11
Hello Dear, i have Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chrome book with CPU of MediaTek MT8183. Please advice that i want to install windows but after searching on Google many tech sites don't recommend to install windows on MediaTek CPUs. So I need your advice that if there is any option to install windows full os /windows lite on this device?
No.
I did this over a year ago but my Acer is sooo slow how do I fix that?
Install linux.
What should I do if my screw diagram wasn't on Mr. Chomebox?
Hey, do you know how to do the Cr50 Jumper method? I can't understand it, thanks!
Sir i done everything but usb is not showing in boot menu what to do now?
I would like to try Temple OS on Asus Flip.
Mine says required package dmidecode not found
hello, i have chromebook flip c100 and i can’t update it because it already expired, i can’t use other websites like google meet, i really need it for my online class but i can’t download it pls help me
Follow the guide and install linux mint.
i have a acer chrombook 317 isnt in the list
Thanks for this interesting topic!
When I was installing Windows on my acer chrome book 15 cb3-532 i received error message windows boot update configuration installation cannot be proced I have try everything but still nothing work for me please i need help
Void linux works well and chromos flex.
Yep, any light weight distro should work.
what do if it says unknown command
I think my Chromebook is arm based. Yup it is ASUS Chromebook Flip C100PA and no support for it darn. 😔
Imagine installing the worst OS ever on a Linux device???
They are not Linux devices. They are super cheap computer hardware. I don't recommend buying them.
@@TechnoDadLife Well I just did and for 150$. With just 1 click you activate Linux in the settings and all Linux app runs right away (you get best of both world at once). I am coding right now on that device with CLion and EMACS.
bricked no display please help
can you please make a tutorial of how to install windows on chrome box please
Do I have to remove the bottom lid of my Chromebook in order to install another operating system onto it?
It depends on your Chromebook.
How to get the password help please
11:40 Even though I had a bootable USB in my USB port, I did not have an option to boot from USB. Everything else up to this point went exactly as your screen showed. I now have a brick if I can't get the computer to see the USB drive.
try to look up why your certain laptop is not recognizing the USB port, might be an underlying problem
restart the laptop should appear!!!
@@pecador-torr It DOES recognize the port. I can read the files on the drive. No method I have found to disable the readonly state works.
@@fishydz Nope.
@@dustandashes419 switch off the laptop then change the USB to a different port then boot it back up
If it doesn't work Can this process be reversed by putting the screw back?
Yes, if you haven't deleted everything. If you are worried don't do it.
sudo: "The no new privileges" flag is set, which prevents sudo from running as root.. how to fix?
Try sudo su or it might be on the mother board.
“EASY” HOW IS THIS EASY
Will it be like laggy or delayed or slow
Very interesting video. I have a small business repairing/upgrading PC's, but have steered clear of Chromebooks. However, with the ability to install a regular Linux distro such as Mint Mate? Wow... Thanks for the valuable information..
I don't think its worth the hassle. My 2 cents.
Is this method install coreboot in chromebook?
I'll never buy another chromebook again.
Me either.
10 years ago
Can Samsung Chromebook 2 - XE503C32 support windows 10
i tried to install full rom, but it said it had a potential risk of bricking my device and probably not being fixable.
(and im scared, should i do it or not do it)
Yes
how to install windows on 32 bit chromebook
crosh = chromium shell ?
My Chromebook2 came with 16Gb storage eMMC, will i be able to install windos? Or
Why do you go for windows while there are many lightweight Linux distos that outperform the micro soft junk 😢
Why didn’t you install Neverware cloudready open source chrome onto it. Mike.
No Android apps & No Linux. Too limited.
i have checked the compatibility list for mine and am unsure of whether it is compatible due to there being a row of yellows w/ no info in the first two columns is there any proper way i can find out or anyone who has tried this on hp x360 14b-cb0004na
ARM based chromebooks aren’t supported by mrchromebox
how to install linux os on Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen
It has a different layout under the hood
How safe is Mr Chromebox script??
Been searching for a while and coming to the realization that my Chromebook was the wrong option, at least for now :/ The Gemini Lake processors are not supported at this time, which mine happens to be. I got it for dirt cheap at $99 brand new at Best Buy and it had nearly everything I wanted. Charges via USB Type C, 4 GB DDR4 RAM, 64 GB eMMC, and small form factor. Even more so now that I have a motorcycle, I was hoping to take this with me so I'd have a decent Linux machine but not worry if I ever fell off/crashed and the laptop was destroyed in the process, versus my MacBook or my more expensive Windows laptop.
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 11IGL05 in case anyone is curious. Not even listed on the wiki, but Gallium OS' dev has said that he has no plans to support Gemini Lake processors at this time, so do be aware if you are shopping for one. I should have done my homework. I assumed Chromebook just were like any other machine with a BIOS/UEFI capable of having another OS.
Wonderful......Thanks Google/Lenovo :/
EDIT: GOT IT!! Anyone else want to know. Go to coolstar org (there is a period in there). It listed out my machine and what I needed to do. The instructions were not the greatest, so I had to read between the lines like when it said disconnect the battery. I disconnected and while still disconnected, plugged in USB power and started Chrome there and then followed the instructions. It ended up working and now I'm on a custom firmware!!! Downloading Ubuntu Budgie right now to try!!!
hi, thanks for the video. I have a Acer chromebook CP513-1H, it's possible. Thanks for your help
2010 chrome books were released
This video brings up so many unanswered questions! How do you use that recovery mode to erase something on the Chromebook? I've been using BalenaEtcher to do it on the PC. On many Chromebooks you can enter Developer mode just by selecting it in the Menu, not doing everything shown here. At 10:00 the CD command won't work and is an unknown command so you have to type Shell first! Also, at 11:40 how did you get to the Boot Menu since it's not a PC?
the cd; command returns you to your home directory on linux. Linux is case-sensitive. CD; will not work.
Those are all the steps. You have to do it to understand that is how it is set up for this Chromebook...
Man, it’s not supported
Hello. Please, I have a computer Asus chromebook cm5500.and I want to convert it to windows 10 or 11 .Is it possible? and how?
Yes, following the directions in the video and look at the links in the description.
Are u sure that is possible?
ended up buying a cheap chromebook on ebay to do this.... just dont. I am now on the 2nd unit with a battery that wont charge.
I going to try tiny11 on my chromebook 11
Mines doesn't show me where my screw is it just says screw
Guess you are missing a screw.
can we do this on chrome box or just chormebooks?
Both
Thanks
Is this real
what does it mean if the compatibility box is just empty?
restart laptop
can you talk a little bit slower? its hard to understand
Need Help:
Successfully installed windows, but the Chromebook does not recognize the microSD I put in.
Do I need any special drivers because the Windows SD drivers don't work?