Forum Discussion

Ashleyye's avatar
Ashleyye
Copper Contributor
Feb 26, 2026

Need advice for installing ChromeOS Flex from usb on my old pc

Since Windows 10 has reached end of support, I recently bought a new Windows 11 laptop. I still have my old Windows 10 desktop PC, and instead of letting it sit unused, I would like to install Chrome...
AAbner's avatar
AAbner
Iron Contributor
Feb 27, 2026

The official Google Chromebook Recovery Tool is a free, official browser extension developed by Google to assist users in effortlessly create ChromeOS Flex usb installer. This tool operates on any operating system, featuring a streamlined interface and official technical support.

Step 1: Open your browser and visit the Chrome Web Store.

Step 2: Search for the software within the store.

Step 3: Install the extension into your browser and await completion of the installation.

Step 4: Click the extension icon in your browser toolbar to launch the tool.

Step 5: Follow the on-screen prompts sequentially: select the image file, choose the USB drive, and confirm to begin create ChromeOS Flex usb installer.

Step 6: Once the writing process completes, safely eject the USB drive.

As an official tool, it offers high compatibility and avoids the risks associated with third-party tools. Its straightforward operation makes it suitable for all users wishing to write to the system