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A Chromebook runs Google Chrome OS. It cannot be purchased with Windows. It uses the Linux kernel, and the Google Chrome web browser with an integrated media player.
It is designed to be used while connected to the internet and support applications that reside on the Web, rather than traditional PC applications like Microsoft Office and Photoshop that are installed on the machine itself.
You might(?) read about someone who has installed Win 8 on a Chromebook, buy you're most likely hearing about someone who is using a remote desktop (which will also assess Mac & Linus systems). The Chrome Store has VNC clients for connecting traditional VNC servers. Chrome has Google-built remote desktop features that can be uses to access your desktop PC from a Chromebook or to remotely run Windows applications.
To actually install Windows on a Chromebook, you have to hack it's BIOS settings, which is very difficult. You open your Chromebook, removing all the screws on the bottom and then wrap electrical tape around the BIOS to stop the protection activity, allowing you to hack the BIOS. Then, you remove boot loader settings by hitting F4 and change the sequence.
Then you flash the BIOS.
Then you can install Windows 8. You will not be able to use a CD or DVD ROM drive since Chromebooks can't access one, not even an external one - you'll have to install it from a flash drive.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 6y agoNo.
Windows requires an Intel 80x86 architecture microprocessor.
Chromebooks are built with an ARM or Atom architecture microprocessor.
They are completely incompatible and programs (including operating systems) built for one will not run on the other!
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∙ 8y agoNo, the Chromebook uses Google's Chrome OS.
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Does Chromebook have Windows 8.1?
No. Chromebooks use the Google Chrome OS.
Is Nokia Lumia phone compatible with Google Chromecast?
As of this writing, no. It is compatible for Android and iOS devices, Mac, Windows, and Chromebook computers, but not Windows mobile.
List of common operating system?
Windows OS: Windows 7 XP Vista Mac: OSX Lion Leopard Chromebook: Chrominium Others: Ubuntu
Is it possible to play Sims 3 on a Chromebook?
At present, Sims 3 is not available for the Chromebook.
Can you use elgato game capture with samsung chromebook?
no:(
Can a chromebook download imvu?
Sadly, "IMVU" cannot be used or downloaded on chrome OS, it is only available on windows, mac OS, Android, Apple, and other reliable platforms, if you are looking to play "IMVU" i suggest these other platforms.
Where is the start menu on my Toshiba chromebook to get to my computer programs?
The start menu is the round button on the bottom left. It is usually blue and has the WIndows logo in it.
Can an Asus Chromebook run Arma 3?
Unfortunately, no, an Asus Chromebook cannot run Arma 3. Arma 3 is a high-demanding PC game that requires Windows OS and powerful hardware, which Chromebooks typically lack. However, you can enjoy other lightweight games and productivity tasks seamlessly on your Asus Chromebook, And if you do care about high demanding games then you can consider some other laptops.
Do you have to make a gmail account to use a chromebook laptop?
No you don't need a google account to have google chrome
Who use the Microsoft windows?
Plenty of people use Windows
Do you have to use Windows if you use Mozilla?
to use windows when using Mozilla is optional
How do you download wizard101 on Chromebook?
You cannot...Wizard101 is only compatible for Windows and Mac PC's.
