Next, Open Google Chrome browser on your computer and install the Chromebook Recovery Utility from the Chrome Web Store.Īll that you need to do is visit this link using Chrome web browser and click on Add to Chrome (See image below)Ģ.4. Click OK to save the file to your desktopĢ.3. Just click on the Download Now link in case you want to use the free version for home users.Ģ.2. Download CloudReady installation software from Neverware website to your computer.
Once you have a USB drive of required capacity, follow the steps below to create a CloudReady USB installer using any Windows computer, Mac or Chromebook.Ģ.1.
Apparently, any size larger or smaller than this size could cause problems. The second step is to create a USB installer for CloudReady software, for this you will need an empty USB drive of either 8 or 16 GB capacity. For further confirmation, check whether your old computer figures on Neverware’s list of officially certified models or on the list of ‘ known Working (or Mostly Working)‘ Models. Make sure that your PC is not on the list of ‘ Known Not Working (or Mostly Not Working) Models‘.ġ.2. However, there are some machines that are not compatible for conversion to Chrome OS. Hence, make sure that your old computer is suitable for conversion to Chrome by checking with the following sources.ġ.1. The first step is to make sure that your old laptop or PC is a good candidate for conversion to Chrome.Īccording to Neverware (the company which supplies CloudReady), you will need a computer with at least 1 GB RAM, 8 GB local storage and WiFi capability or Ethernet ready. Check Compatibility of Your PC for Conversion to Chrome Install CloudReady On the PC that you want to Convert to Chrome 1.
Make sure your old PC is a not on the list of incompatible models for this conversionģ. Converting an old laptop into a Chrome Powered machine is a three step process.ġ.