how to install windows 10 on chromebook 2023

 

How to install Windows 10 on a Chromebook

It's time to get to work. Here's a step-by-step guide to installing Windows 10 on a Chromebook.

Step 1: First, gather the necessary tools listed above.

Step 2: Next, search online to find the write-protect screw’s exact location in your specific Chromebook model.

Step 3: Hold down the Power button until the Chromebook turns off.

Step 4: Flip the Chromebook over and remove the bottom shell.

Step 5: Locate and remove the write-protect screw.

Step 6: Put the bottom shell back on the Chromebook and plug in the power adapter.

Step 7: Press the Esc + Refresh + Power buttons to turn the Chromebook on in Recovery Mode.

Step 8: When the screen says Chrome OS is missing or damaged, press the Ctrl + D keys.

Step 9: Press the Enter key to turn OS verification off.

Step 10: The Chromebook should reboot into Developer Mode. When the screen states OS verification is OFF, press the Ctrl + D keys to boot into Chrome OS.

Step 11: After booting into Chrome OS, press the Ctrl + Alt + T keys simultaneously. This opens the Terminal.

Step 12: Type shell and press the Enter key.

Step 13: Type the following command and press the Enter key to download and run a script file with root privileges:

cd; curl -LO https://mrchromebox.tech/firmware-util.sh && sudo bash firmware-util.sh

Step 14: Type 3 and press the Enter key. This selects the Install/Update Full ROM Firmware option.

Step 15: Type Y to continue.

Step 16: Type U to install the UEFI firmware.

Step 17: Insert a USB drive to create a backup of the Chromebook’s current firmware.

Step 18: Turn off the Chromebook after the new Windows-friendly firmware installs.

Step 19: Go to your second PC and follow the instruction in our separate article, How to download a Windows 10 ISO file legally and install Windows 10 . You essentially use another USB stick to create a bootable drive that will install Windows 10 on the Chromebook.

Step 20: On your second PC, go to CoolStar’s website to see what Windows-based drivers you’ll need to install on the Chromebook. Find them and download them to the USB drive you previously used to back up the Chromebook’s original firmware.

Step 21: Connect a mouse and keyboard to your Chromebook and then install Windows 10 from the bootable USB drive.

Step 22: Once Windows 10 is installed, remove the installer USB drive and insert the USB with the downloaded drivers and update accordingly.