Summary

Windows 10 is a versatile and powerful competitor to ChromeOS.

Unfortunately, its not without drawbacks.

Downloading Windows on a Chromebook is risky, and reinstalling ChromeOS is complicated.

An open Chromebook showing a version of Windows on screen

Weigh up the potential risk to your Chromebook and your warranty and install Windows 10 with caution.

You should create this installer using a separate Windows or Linux equipment.

Instead, you shouldcreate a Windows 10 installer using Rufusor a similar program.

checking chromebook specs in chrome system settings tab

fire off the Windows Installer on Your Chromebook

Finally, you’re ready to install Windows.

If the installation was successful, your Chromebook should boot to the final Windows setup prompt.

The simplest method of finding the right drivers for your Chromebook involves Coolstar’sChromebook Windows Installation helper.

Create a Bootable USB Drive Using Rufus 3

checking whether chromebook is compatible with a windows installation

running the chromeos device firmware utility script before installing windows on chromebook

enter windows product key

installing the correct windows 10 drivers with coolstar’s windows installation guide