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It’s Now Possible To Install Windows On Chromebooks

Last Updated on November 2, 2018 by admin 20 Comments

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A recent study by the NDP Group reveals that a whopping 1.76 million Chromebook units have been sold in just ten months. The study also reports that Chromebook accounts for the 26 percent of all notebook sales in 2014.

As most of you know, Google has been updating its Chrome operating system with new features ever since its first release but it’s not even remotely close to Windows, Mac or even some Linux distributions. A lot of computer users who have used Windows or Mac before making the jump to Chrome OS or Chromebooks agree that it can’t be used as a replacement to PC or Mac, at least for now.

Install Windows on Chromebook

Because of this, majority of Chromebook or Chromebox users want to install Windows or Linux on their Chromebooks. Since most of the Chromebooks out there ship with powerful processors, they meet the minimum hardware requirements for installing Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7. For instance, Google’s own Chromebook Pixel features an i5 processor, 4GB of RAM, 32 or 64 GB SSD.

A quick search on the web reveals that there are plenty of guides available to load Linux on Chromebooks but there are very few guides that can help you install Windows operating system on Chromebook or Chromebox. The good news is that there are a couple of good and working guides out there to install Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7 on popular Chromebooks such Google’s own Chromebook Pixel and Acer A7.

Installing Windows on a Chromebook isn’t a straight-forward job, but there are guides and video tutorials to help you install Windows on Chromebook.

Install Windows 10 on Chromebook with ease

It turns out that installing Windows on Chromebook Pixel is relatively easier when compared to other models. Dave has uploaded the following video to YouTube explaining the instructions you need to follow in order to install Windows 10 on a Chromebook.

As per the above video, installing Windows 10 on Chromebook is fairly easy and should be able to install in less than an hour.

Install Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 on Chromebook

Chromebook Pixel users can follow the simple instructions on this page to successfully install Windows 8/8.1 on Pixel and then install necessary drivers.

A video guide has been uploaded on YouTube by Johnny Phung showing steps you need to follow in order to install Windows 7 on Acer C7 Chromebook. Watch the below video guide to install Windows on Acer C7 Chromebook.

NOTE: I don’t own a Chromebook, and haven’t tested these guides personally.

Filed Under: Google Chrome Tagged: Windows 7, Windows 8.1

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Comments

  1. Alan Christ says

    January 11, 2021 at 10:43 am

    Do you not see whats comming.. when the they are sistimaticly getting rid of all personal data storage within 2 years you will not be able to own a OS becouse you will not have anything to put it on SSD HARDDRIVES USBS they are all going BYE BYE .. WHAT this means you will have to do everything from the cloud ,..you don’t own the cloud , therefor you will not own your data and theres nothing you can do about it this is why you best find a OS that will not need activation or product key to setup on any personal storage there is a free xp people better smarten up becouse once personal data storage is gone they are not going to give it back

  2. micheal says

    November 25, 2019 at 11:36 am

    also i noticed you had a different chrome book than i did. i dont know what kind of chrome book i have, all i know is that it says hp on the lid.

  3. micheal says

    November 25, 2019 at 11:32 am

    what do you do if you dont want to wipe chrome os but you want to use windows to plat games that run in windows

  4. zeke says

    April 15, 2019 at 6:49 pm

    you cant add windows to a chromebook

  5. Lucas says

    February 21, 2019 at 6:01 am

    I tried to install Windows, but I must have done something wrong. It was either that I didn’t use an external disc or forgot to actually install the file before the terminal rebooted, but I do not know what to do to either restore it back to Chrome OS or Windows. I need help. All that my computer will do is show a terminal, it will not start as usual. It uses an unfamiliar list of commands. I type help in the box, and the commands show, but they scroll too fast to read. My Chromebook is in developer mode, so Google customer support would not help.

  6. Krysto says

    December 27, 2018 at 4:42 am

    Good Lord reading this comment section caused my IQ to drop 12 points.

  7. Tootsie Broins says

    September 17, 2016 at 11:57 am

    It all makes sense to me now concerning chrome and windows 10. E da troot. Cause eb buddy ain like dat. most people don’t know about it.

  8. beatrice says

    August 27, 2016 at 1:25 am

    i really like chrome Os but also i like windows! sorry for those who does n’t like windows.

  9. RM Papillion says

    January 27, 2016 at 7:27 am

    Of all the backwards, weird things upon which to waste one’s time and effort. Love your Chromebook. Be afraid of Windows. Be very afraid.

  10. Hante lou says

    December 30, 2015 at 5:05 am

    Can you download Windows on a Chromebook? Need help!

  11. I have an Asus says

    November 5, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    I was hoping to download windows on to the chromebook but after reading lots of reviews, I am still not sure if it is possible!

  12. marcus says

    September 26, 2015 at 12:13 am

    i need a download link for windows 10 for my chrome book please

  13. Max says

    July 20, 2015 at 9:07 pm

    Tedus, as long as that chromebook has 2GB of RAM you’re good to go.

  14. Appiah Peter says

    May 17, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    Please how do I install Windows 7 on my Acer C720 chromebook. I really want to use Windows on the Machine

  15. westin says

    April 3, 2015 at 1:55 am

    why wont it let me download windows on my chromebook

  16. MaryMonstrosity says

    March 19, 2015 at 8:43 am

    I recently bought the samsung OS chromebook from walmart a couple weeks ago… i recently realized that when i tried to download skype i was unable to because it was based off a windows programming, so i decided to look for something that would allow me to download windows apps…

  17. Gilbert says

    December 19, 2014 at 11:52 am

    I have a question because i was looking to buy a chromebook from ebay with a windows 7 OS already installed to it, The question is will i be able to download PC games to the computer with it having windows 7 on it?

  18. tedus says

    August 20, 2014 at 8:09 pm

    hi there,

    most Chromebooks got powerful processors?? Well – i am currently looking at the Asus C200 – because of its long battery life and because it is fanless/quiet.

    Do you know if this may work with windows?? Actually not the newsest windows is needed – as i only run a few programs.

    You Article is the first one (and only) i found regarding Windows on Chromebooks – so thanks for that ;)

  19. admin says

    January 8, 2014 at 7:31 pm

    Thanks Jody for that. Even I was surprised by that number!

  20. Jody says

    January 7, 2014 at 10:51 am

    Hey that Google Chrome report of the 21% was debunked as B.S! Leo Laporte on his podcast stood up new years and apologized to his audience entire audience for reporting on that story before checking the facts. Also debunked on What The Tech. Just thought you should know.

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