

Depending on the age of your computer, it could take a while to fully install ChromeOS Flex. Keep your laptop plugged in and don't turn it off. Check that it isn't password locked before you begin the installation process. Access to the BIOS on your old laptop: Access to the BIOS on your old laptop is needed so you can boot from the ChromeOS Flex USB installer that you create.

The bare minimum requirement is an Intel or AMD CPU, 4GB RAM, and 16GB of storage. Most older PCs from 2010 onwards should run ChromeOS just fine. ChromeOS Flex runs on thousands of different systems, and a full list of certified models is available through Google. An old (or not) PC or Mac: Naturally, you need an old laptop or Mac to try ChromeOS Flex on.A USB 3.0 drive is preferred as it can speed up the installation process. A USB drive that's 8GB or more: You need this USB drive to create an installation media for ChromeOS Flex.Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Vivaldi, and even Opera are a few examples. Access to the Chrome Web Store: You need a browser that works with the Chrome Web Store to install the Chromebook Recovery Utility and download ChromeOS Flex.

