{"id":140514,"date":"2025-03-03T06:00:10","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T11:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=140514"},"modified":"2025-12-03T10:34:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T15:34:43","slug":"install-chrome-os-flex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-chrome-os-flex\/","title":{"rendered":"How to install ChromeOS Flex to switch from Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To install ChromeOS Flex on old Windows 10 hardware not supported by Windows 11, create a USB media with the <strong>&#8220;Chromebook Recovery Utility,&#8221;<\/strong> connect the bootable media to the computer, click <strong>&#8220;Get started,&#8221;<\/strong> select <strong>&#8220;Install ChromeOS Flex,&#8221;<\/strong> continue with the wizard, connect to the network, choose <strong>&#8220;For personal use,&#8221;<\/strong> and create an account with a Gmail account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UPDATED 12\/3\/2025:<\/strong> If your Windows 10 PC isn&#8217;t <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-windows-11-unsupported-pc\/\">eligible for a Windows 11 upgrade<\/a>, you might feel limited in your options. However, Google&#8217;s ChromeOS Flex is a suitable alternative. In this guide, I&#8217;ll outline the steps to install ChromeOS Flex on your existing hardware, giving your device a second life.<\/p>\n<h4>What is ChromeOS Flex?<\/h4>\n<p>ChromeOS Flex is a lightweight, cloud-centric operating system developed by Google. While traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/chrome-os\/\">ChromeOS<\/a> comes pre-installed on Chromebooks, ChromeOS Flex is designed for installation on a wide range of hardware, including Windows, Mac, and Linux computers. This flexibility allows you to repurpose your existing devices with a modern operating system.<\/p>\n<h4>Why switch from Windows 10 to ChromeOS Flex?<\/h4>\n<p>Windows 10 support has ended on October 14, 2025, and many users now face the dilemma of either <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/upgrade-windows-10-11-24h2\/\">upgrading to Windows 11<\/a> (which may not be possible due to hardware limitations) or seeking alternative solutions. ChromeOS Flex offers several advantages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Extended device usability:<\/strong> Instead of discarding your current hardware, ChromeOS Flex allows you to continue using it efficiently, reducing electronic waste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhanced security:<\/strong> The operating system provides regular updates and built-in security features, ensuring a safe computing environment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Performance optimization:<\/strong> Designed to be lightweight, ChromeOS Flex can improve the performance of older machines, making them faster and more responsive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"custom-related-posts-wrapper\"><span class=\"custom-related-posts-heading\">Related<\/span><div class=\"custom-related-posts-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-zorin-os\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to install Zorin OS to switch from Windows 10\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/zorin-os-clean-intsall-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to install Zorin OS to switch from Windows 10\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to install Zorin OS to switch from Windows 10<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/switch-from-windows-10-to-linux-mint\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to install Linux Mint to switch from Windows 10\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/windows-10-switch-linux-mint-hero-mauro-huculak.webp?fit=300%2C198&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to install Linux Mint to switch from Windows 10\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to install Linux Mint to switch from Windows 10<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<h4 id=\"chromeosflex_requirements\">ChromeOS Flex hardware requirements<\/h4>\n<p>Google only supports specific devices, but you can still install the operating system on virtually any hardware as long as it meets the minimum requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Processor:<\/strong> Intel or AMD x86-64-bit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Memory:<\/strong> 4GB.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong> 16GB.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The requirements to run ChromeOS Flex are minimal, but the company notes that processors and graphics made before 2010 may result in a poor user experience.<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I&#8217;ll teach you the steps to install ChromeOS Flex on older Windows 10 hardware.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"chromeosflex_install_process\">Install ChromeOS Flex on older Windows 10 hardware<\/h2>\n<p>The installation of ChromeOS Flex is a two-step process on Windows 10 hardware that doesn&#8217;t meet the requirements for Windows 11. First, you have to create a USB bootable media and then go through the setup experience.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Create ChromeOS Flex USB flash media<\/h3>\n<p>To create a ChromeOS Flex installation media, connect a USB flash drive of 8GB and use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/chromebook-recovery-utili\/pocpnlppkickgojjlmhdmidojbmbodfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open <strong>Chromebook Recovery Utility<\/strong> page on Chrome<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Add to Chrome<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164867\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/install-chromebook-recovery-utility.webp?resize=827%2C525&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Install Chromebook Recovery Utility\" width=\"827\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/install-chromebook-recovery-utility.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/install-chromebook-recovery-utility.webp?resize=300%2C190&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/install-chromebook-recovery-utility.webp?resize=904%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 904w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/install-chromebook-recovery-utility.webp?resize=150%2C95&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Add extension<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Extension<\/strong> button and select the <strong>Chromebook Recovery Utility<\/strong> extension.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Get started<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Google ChromeOS Flex&#8221;<\/strong> option from the &#8220;Identify your Chromebook&#8221; page.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164868\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/google-chromeos-flex-indentify-chromebook.webp?resize=786%2C543&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Google ChromeOS Flex\" width=\"786\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/google-chromeos-flex-indentify-chromebook.webp?w=786&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 786w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/google-chromeos-flex-indentify-chromebook.webp?resize=300%2C207&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/google-chromeos-flex-indentify-chromebook.webp?resize=150%2C104&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>ChromeOS Flex<\/strong>\u00a0option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the USB flash media from the list.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164869\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/usb-drive-bootable-chromeos-flex.webp?resize=786%2C543&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Select USB create Chrome OS Flex bootable media\" width=\"786\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/usb-drive-bootable-chromeos-flex.webp?w=786&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 786w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/usb-drive-bootable-chromeos-flex.webp?resize=300%2C207&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/usb-drive-bootable-chromeos-flex.webp?resize=150%2C104&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Create now<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164870\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/create-chromeos-usb-install-media.webp?resize=786%2C543&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Create Chrome OS Flex install media\" width=\"786\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/create-chromeos-usb-install-media.webp?w=786&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 786w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/create-chromeos-usb-install-media.webp?resize=300%2C207&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/create-chromeos-usb-install-media.webp?resize=150%2C104&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Done<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, you can proceed with the clean installation of ChromeOS Flex.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Install ChromeOS Flex<\/h3>\n<p>To install ChromeOS Flex on an unsupported Windows 11 hardware still running Windows 10, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Start the Windows 10 computer with the ChromeOS Flex USB.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> If the computer can&#8217;t boot from USB, you may need to update the BIOS\/UEFI settings. This process usually requires pressing one of the function keys (F1, F2, F3, F10, or F12), the ESC, or the Delete key. For more accurate instructions, visit your PC manufacturer&#8217;s support website.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Change the installation language (if applicable).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Get Started<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164872\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeos-plex-setup.webp?resize=827%2C543&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ChromeOS Flex setup\" width=\"827\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeos-plex-setup.webp?w=891&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 891w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeos-plex-setup.webp?resize=300%2C197&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeos-plex-setup.webp?resize=874%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 874w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeos-plex-setup.webp?resize=150%2C98&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Install ChromeOS Flex&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164873\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/install-chromeos-flex-option.webp?resize=827%2C551&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Install ChromeOS Flex\" width=\"827\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/install-chromeos-flex-option.webp?w=925&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 925w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/install-chromeos-flex-option.webp?resize=300%2C200&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/install-chromeos-flex-option.webp?resize=862%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 862w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/install-chromeos-flex-option.webp?resize=150%2C100&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> The <strong>&#8220;Try it first&#8221;<\/strong> option allows you to run the operating system from the USB flash drive. It even saves the setup and profile, so the next time you start the computer from USB, you can continue using the operating system. If you want to install the operating system later on, you will find the &#8220;Install ChromeOS Flex&#8221; option on the sign-in screen.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Install ChromeOS Flex&#8221;<\/strong> button. (This process will delete everything on the computer.)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164874\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/before-install-chromeos-flex.webp?resize=827%2C549&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Before ChromeOS Flex details\" width=\"827\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/before-install-chromeos-flex.webp?w=900&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/before-install-chromeos-flex.webp?resize=300%2C199&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/before-install-chromeos-flex.webp?resize=865%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 865w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/before-install-chromeos-flex.webp?resize=150%2C100&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Install<\/strong> button to continue with the setup.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Get started<\/strong> button after the installation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the wireless network.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the <strong>Wi-Fi<\/strong> password.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164877\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeos-flex-wifi-setup.webp?resize=827%2C560&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ChromeOS Flex Wi-Fi setup\" width=\"827\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeos-flex-wifi-setup.webp?w=846&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 846w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeos-flex-wifi-setup.webp?resize=300%2C203&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeos-flex-wifi-setup.webp?resize=150%2C102&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Connect<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;For personal use&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164878\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeos-flex-personal-use-setup.webp?resize=805%2C537&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ChromeOS Flex for personal use setup\" width=\"805\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeos-flex-personal-use-setup.webp?w=805&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 805w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeos-flex-personal-use-setup.webp?resize=300%2C200&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeos-flex-personal-use-setup.webp?resize=150%2C100&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 805px) 100vw, 805px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> At this point, the system will download any available updates for the operating system. The computer will also restart. You can always click the <strong>&#8220;Skip and remind me later&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm your <strong>Gmail<\/strong> account.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164879\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeos-flex-account-setup.webp?resize=827%2C550&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ChromeOS Flex account setup\" width=\"827\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeos-flex-account-setup.webp?w=952&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 952w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeos-flex-account-setup.webp?resize=300%2C199&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeos-flex-account-setup.webp?resize=863%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 863w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeos-flex-account-setup.webp?resize=150%2C100&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the account password.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Complete the account verification.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Accept and continue&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Accept and continue&#8221;<\/strong> button again.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164880\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeosflex-review-sync-option.webp?resize=827%2C547&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ChromeOS Flex review sync options\" width=\"827\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeosflex-review-sync-option.webp?w=922&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 922w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeosflex-review-sync-option.webp?resize=300%2C198&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeosflex-review-sync-option.webp?resize=868%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 868w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeosflex-review-sync-option.webp?resize=150%2C99&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Clear the option to allow Google to collect information about your device.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164881\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeos-disable-data-collection.webp?resize=827%2C546&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ChromeOS Flex disable data collection\" width=\"827\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeos-disable-data-collection.webp?w=894&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 894w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeos-disable-data-collection.webp?resize=300%2C198&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chromeos-disable-data-collection.webp?resize=870%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 870w, 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