How to Install Chromium OS Onto a Laptop Running Windows

– We’re diving into the fun part—downloading CloudReady Neverware onto a USB Stick! Head over to CloudReady’s official website at https://www.neverware.com/freedownload. This will snag you the home edition. If you’re looking to speed things up, feel free to use the CloudReady USB Installer!

– Just a heads-up, this handy utility will take about 20 minutes to get the media ready. You can use a USB Flash Drive or an SD Card—check out the next step for more info on using SD Cards.

– Ready to hit up your BIOS/UEFI? Here’s how you can jump in: crack open your computer or laptop’s manual if you need brand-specific steps.

– Otherwise, let’s break it down with some quick tips to enter the BIOS menu.

– On a Dell, tap F12 as soon as you spot the Dell logo.

– On HP devices, F9’s your friend when the HP logo pops up.

– Lenovo? Tap F12 when you see their logo.

– Once you’re in the BIOS Setup Utility, look for an Advanced tab. Head there and find Boot Order—or anything close to boot devices or boot order.

– Change things up so your USB stick or SD card (if your device supports it) is sitting at the top of the boot list.

– Heads up: not every BIOS/UEFI lets you boot from an SD card.

– Once you’re up and running on Chromium OS, it’s time to install! Just head to the bottom-right corner and click ‘Install CloudReady.’ You’ll get to pick between a standalone install or a dual-boot setup.

– Keep in mind, not every computer is dual-boot friendly, and opting for the standalone install will WIPE YOUR HARD DRIVE(S) COMPLETELY. So, don’t forget to BACK UP YOUR DATA. (If you’re not sure how to back up, I can guide you through it).

– The installation itself will take just over 20 minutes. So, why not kick back, sip your coffee, and watch a few YouTube videos while it does its thing?

– You did it! If your device still isn’t quite right, you can always schedule a repair with us.