Install ChromeOS Flex on a PC For Free

Do you have an old computer that you would like to upgrade? If your Windows computer does not meet the minimum requirements to run Windows 11, then ChromeOS Flex may be a great option for you. You can update a laptop or a desktop that meets the ChromeOS Flex minimum requirements. As of early 2023 you need 4GB of RAM, 16GB of storage and a X86 or 64Bit processor, to install the ChromeOS Flex operating system. You can search for keyword "System Information" on your Windows computer, in order to view your computer information.

According to Chrome, because of its use of sandbox technology, ChromeOS provides an excellent level of security.  Reference Link: https://support.google.com/chromeosflex/answer/11552529. The installation requirements are not extensive. Chrome OS Flex is a slightly different version of Chrome OS.-1 Overall the operating system is great. However I did encounter issues with ChromeOS Flex on my Windows 10, 64 Bit laptop, 4GB Ram:

1. The Wi-Fi adapter was not recognized on my laptop. Because my laptop does not have an ethernet port, the work around is to use an ethernet adapter. USB tethering also worked. You are still able to use the device as a Guest, but cannot browse many of the apps without a network connection.
2.  My Bluetooth adapter was not recognized
3. There are several online blogs that inform you how to dual boot ChromeOS Flex and Windows. Although it possible, it is quite extensive. So, I opted to install ChromeOS Flex pnly on my Windows laptop.

My multifunction printer worked great. It was not automatically added by ChromeOS Flex, but once I typed in the IP address of the printer, it was readily added as a network printer. My camera worked great as well. You can find out more information about ChromeOS Flex installation at https://support.google.com/chromeosflex#topic=11618314. 

Some of you may want to use your device innkeeping with your company's customization standards. You can install the device as a standard user or you can select Enterprise Enrollment. Don't worry if you change jobs, you are able to change your installation type, so that you are not subject to Enterprise Enrollment. Some companies do not allow you to sign in with an outside Google account, however I was able to sign out of my company account and sign in with a personal email address. Although, your personal account is still subject to Enterprise Enrollment restrictions.

1-https://support.google.com/chromeosflex/answer/11542901