How to create a Chrome OS Flex USB installer

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ChromeOS Flex is a fast, secure, cloud-based, easy-to-manage operating system that can be installed on both Macs and PCs. The overall purpose of this operating system is to refresh older devices by increasing their performance. The OS also gives older hardware a new life by providing the latest in security updates, and performance enhancements.

While ChromeOS Flex is a flexible operating system, it does have recommended system requirements, just like other operating systems.

CPU: Intel or AMD x86-64-bit compatible device

RAM: 8GB or more

Storage: 16GB of internal storage

Graphics: Components that were made before 2010 might cause a degraded experience. Intel GMA 500, 600, 3600, and 3650 graphics hardware do not meet Chrome OS Flex performance standards.

1 x 8GB USB drive
BIOS Access on the computer you're installing on

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crwdns2931653:01crwdne2931653:0 Install the Chromebook Recovery Utility

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Open Google Chrome and navigate to the Chrome Web Store
Add Google's Chromebook Recovery Utility to Chrome by clicking Add to Chrome
When prompted, click Add extension

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crwdns2931653:02crwdne2931653:0 Turn on the Chrome Recovery Utility extension

At the top right of Chrome's browser window, click More Tools and then Extensions
Next to the newly installed Chromebook Recovery Utility toggle the switch to on.

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crwdns2931653:03crwdne2931653:0 Build your USB installer

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How to create a Chrome OS Flex USB installer, Build your USB installer: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

From Chrome, launch the Chrome Recovery Utility extension.
Click Get started
Click Select a model from a list
For the Select a manufacturer option, find and choose Google Chrome OS Flex.
For the Select a product option, find and choose Chrome OS Flex (Developer-Unstable).

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Click on Continue, and choose your USB device from the dropdown menu.
Click Continue and once prompted click Create now.
You can remove your recovery USB once the finish message is displayed.

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Now that you have your USB Installer, you can install ChromeOS Flex onto any computer from 2010 or later. To install Flex onto a computer, boot your USB drive from the device's BIOS and follow the onscreen instructions.

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