Do you want to test Google’s desktop system, and you’re not going to buy a Chromebook? Here’s an easy way: Install Chrome OS on your computer for free and completely legally. In this article, we will learn how to install Chrome OS on VirtualBox.

You can also read: How to Install Chrome OS Flex on Old MAC/PC: Easy Guide.

To install Chrome OS on our PC, we’ll need three things:

1. Virtualbox: You can use this guide download Oracle VM VirtualBox & Install it
2. ChromeOS ISO file for VirtualBox
3. Enable Virtualization: How to Enable Virtualization in Windows 11? Easy Guide

How to install Chrome OS on Virtualbox: 7 Easy Steps

How to install Chrome OS on Virtualbox: Step-by-Step Guide

Here is everything you need to know about ChromeOS.

Step 1: After downloading and installing VirtualBox.

How to install Chrome OS on Virtualbox: 7 Easy Steps

Step 2: Next, click on File and then select Import Applicance.

How to install Chrome OS on Virtualbox: 7 Easy Steps

Step 3: Select and add the previously downloaded Chrome OS image: ChromeOS ISO for Virtualbox by techrechard.com, and click Import.

How to install Chrome OS on Virtualbox: 7 Easy Steps

Step 3: The machine is now created. Now you need to change some settings.

Step 4: Check the box next to the computer you created and click the right button. Then select Settings from the drop-down menu.

Step 5: In the new virtual machine settings window, click the Network tab in the left menu. Then click in the advanced main window and the Adapter type field, and set Intel PRO/1000 MT Desktop (82540EM). Then, in the “Attached to” area, set the “Bridged Adapter.

How to install Chrome OS on Virtualbox: 7 Easy Steps

Step 6: Go to the “System” tab to check the “Enable PAE/NX” field. Now, we can start the machine (Start icon).

Step 7: Once done. Close the Settings and click Start on the ChromeOS Virtual machine.

After a while, the login screen should look something like this:

How to install Chrome OS on Virtualbox: 7 Easy Steps

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Chrome OS on VirtualBox. You can now enjoy and test ChromeOS on VirtualBox.

Here is a complete video tutorial if you are stuck:

Conclusion:

I hope this guide on how to install Chrome OS on Virtualbox was easy. If you face any issues, please comment below.

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Vaibhav Gupta is the founder and CEO of techrechard.com and writes about different technology platforms such as Android, iOS, Windows, and Macintosh. He loves to share his experience through this website and help those interested in the IT World.

2 Comments

  1. Isn’t there a way to get Android App support. That’s one of the main reasons I see to adopt this OS.

    • Instead of going for another OS, you can directly run android apps on your Windows. Here is the guide:

      https://techrechard.com/install-google-play-store-on-windows-sideload-apps/

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