How to Restore Chrome OS from Windows (Complete Chromebook Recovery Guide)

Has your Chromebook been converted to Windows or Linux, and now you want to restore it to Chrome OS? In this guide, Wilguftech will walk you through step-by-step how to restore Chrome OS using a USB recovery drive. Perfect for devices that were modified or are not working properly.

What You’ll Need:

• A Windows or macOS computer
• A USB flash drive (at least 8 GB)
• Internet connection
• The Chromebook you want to restore

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1️⃣ Download the Chromebook Recovery Utility

1. Open Google Chrome on your computer.
2. Install the Chromebook Recovery Utility extension.
3. Click the extension icon and press "Get Started".
4. Enter your Chromebook’s model (e.g., “Eve” for Pixelbook) or use the serial number.
5. Select your USB drive and click "Continue", then "Create Now".

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2️⃣ Create USB Recovery for Chrome OS

1. Enter your Chromebook model (e.g., "Eve" for Pixelbook) or use the serial number.
2. Choose the connected flash drive.
3. Click "Continue", then "Create Now".

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3️⃣ Enter USB Recovery Mode on the Chromebook

A. If the original firmware is intact:

1. Turn off your Chromebook.
2. Press and hold Esc + Refresh + Power to enter recovery mode.
3. Plug in the USB recovery drive.

B. If custom firmware is installed (MrChromebox/Coreboot):

* On boot, you’ll see options like:

• Boot Default
• Boot Menu
• Boot Manager
• Advanced Configuration

* Select Boot Menu.
* Choose USB recovery from the list of devices.

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4️⃣ Chrome OS Installation Process

1. After selecting USB, the recovery process will start automatically.
2. Wait until it’s finished and the Chromebook restarts.

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5️⃣ Set Up the Chromebook

• Once complete, the Chrome OS setup screen will appear.
• Sign in with your Google account to begin.

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❗ Additional Notes:

• All data on the Chromebook will be erased.
• If USB boot fails, you may need to flash the original firmware using tools like the CH341A programmer.

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✅ Conclusion

By following these steps, you can restore Chrome OS to your Chromebook even after installing Windows or Linux. If you're having trouble identifying your Chromebook model, leave a comment—Wilguftech is here to help!