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Windows for Chromebooks installation guide
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Google Pixel 2 (Samus)
Windows 10
Windows 11
Windows 10 supported. Windows 11 only supported on Core i3 or higher.
developer_modeDeveloper Mode & Partition
- Press Esc + Refresh + Power
- Press Ctrl + D and press Enter to enable developer mode
- Press Ctrl + D to boot Chrome OS
- Open a tab and press Ctrl + Alt + T
- Type in "shell" and press Enter.
- Paste the following into the shell and press enter
curl https://chrx.org/ | sudo tar xzfC - /usr/local && chrx
- Follow the instructions to allocate storage space for Windows (Do not run chrx a second time to install Linux).
developer_modeUpdate RW_LEGACY & Setup UEFI
- If you haven't rebooted already after partitioning with chrx, reboot and press Ctrl + D to let Chrome OS repair itself.
- Press Ctrl + D to boot Chrome OS
- Open a tab and press Ctrl + Alt + T
- Type in "shell" and press Enter.
- Paste the following into the shell and press enter
cd; curl -LO mrchromebox.tech/firmware-util.sh && sudo bash firmware-util.sh
- Select "RW_LEGACY" from the options.
- Paste the following into the shell and press enter
cd; curl -LO https://coolstar.org/chromebook/windows-rwl/install-rwl.sh; sudo bash install-rwl.sh
- Follow the instructions to set up your partition for Windows and install OpenCore with patches
developer_modeDeveloper Mode & Flash Firmware
- Turn off your device, open the back and bridge the Write Protect Jumper.
- Press Esc + Refresh + Power
- Press Ctrl + D and press Enter to enable developer mode
- Press Ctrl + D to boot Chrome OS
- Open a tab and press Ctrl + Alt + T
- Type in "shell" and press Enter.
- Paste the following into the shell and press enter
cd; curl -LO mrchromebox.tech/firmware-util.sh && sudo bash firmware-util.sh
- Select "Full UEFI Firmware" from the options.
developer_modeDeveloper Mode & Flash Firmware
- Turn off your device, open the back and remove the Write Protect Screw.
- Press Esc + Refresh + Power
- Press Ctrl + D and press Enter to enable developer mode
- Press Ctrl + D to boot Chrome OS
- Open a tab and press Ctrl + Alt + T
- Type in "shell" and press Enter.
- Paste the following into the shell and press enter
cd; curl -LO mrchromebox.tech/firmware-util.sh && sudo bash firmware-util.sh
- Select "Full UEFI Firmware" from the options.
developer_modeDeveloper Mode & Flash Firmware
- Turn off your device, open the back and disconnect the battery.
- Press Esc + Refresh + Power
- Press Ctrl + D and press Enter to enable developer mode
- Press Ctrl + D to boot Chrome OS
- Press Ctrl + Alt + F2 (2nd button to the right of esc) to enter a shell
- Paste the following into the shell and press enter
cd; curl -LO mrchromebox.tech/firmware-util.sh && sudo bash firmware-util.sh
- Select "Full UEFI Firmware" from the options.
- After successful flashing, turn off your device, open the back and connect the battery.
developer_modeDeveloper Mode & Flash Firmware
- Turn off your device, open the back and bridge the Write Protect Jumpers (see here for pictures).
- Press Esc + Refresh + Power
- Press Ctrl + D and press Enter to enable developer mode
- Press Ctrl + D to boot Chrome OS
- Press Ctrl + Alt + F2 (2nd button to the right of esc) to enter a shell
- Paste the following into the shell and press enter
cd; curl -LO mrchromebox.tech/firmware-util.sh && sudo bash firmware-util.sh
- Select "Full UEFI Firmware" from the options.
- After successful flashing, turn off your device, open the back and connect the battery.
developer_modeDeveloper Mode & Flash Firmware
- Press Esc + Refresh + Power
- Press Ctrl + D and press Enter to enable developer mode
- Press Ctrl + D to boot Chrome OS
- Press Ctrl + Alt + F2 (2nd button to the right of esc) to enter a shell
- Press the following into the shell and press enter
sudo gsctool -a -o
- Follow the instructions (PP button = power button) to open CCD
- After your device reboots, press Esc + Refresh + Power
- Press Ctrl + D and press Enter to enable developer mode
- Press Ctrl + D to boot Chrome OS
- Press Ctrl + Alt + F2 (2nd button to the right of esc) to enter a shell
- Paste the following into the shell and press enter
sudo gsctool -a -I AllowUnverifiedRo:always
- Paste the following into the shell and press enter
sudo gsctool -a -w disable
- Paste the following into the shell and press enter
cd; curl -LO mrchromebox.tech/firmware-util.sh && sudo bash firmware-util.sh
- Select "Full UEFI Firmware" from the options.
developer_modeUpdate Firmware
Note: Does not need to be done if you just flashed firmware from Chrome OS or Linux!
To Update Firmware from Inside Windows, you may use this tool:
Download: Link
usbInstall Windows from USB
- On another computer, create a Windows 10 installer with Rufus as "GPT for UEFI"
- Plug the USB Drive into the chromebook
- Plug a USB keyboard or mouse in for installation
- Turn on the chromebook, and let it boot the USB drive
usbInstall Windows from USB
- On another computer, create a Windows 10 or 11 installer with Rufus as "GPT for UEFI"
- Plug the USB Drive into the chromebook
- Plug a USB keyboard or mouse in for installation
- Turn on the chromebook, and let it boot the USB drive
usbInstall Windows from USB
- On another computer, create a Windows 11 installer with Rufus as "GPT for UEFI"
- Plug the USB Drive into the chromebook
- Plug a USB keyboard or mouse in for installation
- Turn on the chromebook, and let it boot the USB drive
usbInstall Windows from USB
- On another computer, create a Windows 10 or 11 installer with Rufus as "GPT for UEFI"
- Plug the USB Drive into the chromebook
- Plug a USB keyboard or mouse in for installation
- Turn on the chromebook, and let it boot the USB drive
checkBypass Windows 11 installation check
- At the Windows installer, press Shift + F10 (Volume Up) to open command prompt
- Type in "regedit" and press enter
- Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup
- Right click setup and create a new Key called "LabConfig"
- Right click LabConfig and create new DWORD (32 bit) called "BypassSecureBootCheck" and set it to 1
- Right click LabConfig and create new DWORD (32 bit) called "BypassTPMCheck" and set it to 1
- Close regedit and command prompt and proceed with installation normally
codeInstall Visual C++ Redistributable
Download: Link
Simply run the installer to install the libraries.
Note: Several drivers listed below require this to be installed to work properly.
Simply run the installer to install the libraries.
Note: Several drivers listed below require this to be installed to work properly.
securityInstall CR50 (I2C/SPI) TPM Driver
Download: Link
Simply run the installer to install the driver.
Note: If you are booting with RW_LEGACY, you MUST install this driver for working sleep/wake
Simply run the installer to install the driver.
Note: If you are booting with RW_LEGACY, you MUST install this driver for working sleep/wake
memoryInstall Chrome EC Driver
Download: Link
Simply run the installer to install the driver.
Simply run the installer to install the driver.
keyboardWilco Keyboard
Download: Link
Simply run the installer to install the driver.
The Wilco EC drivers contain remappings for your chromebook.
Remappings guide:
Simply run the installer to install the driver.
The Wilco EC drivers contain remappings for your chromebook.
Remappings guide:
- The top row on your keyboard by default does what is said on the label
- LShift + Window List: Take Screenshot
- LShift + Brightness Down: Keyboard Backlight Brightness Down
- LShift + Brightness Up: Keyboard Backlight Brightness Up
- Globe: Windows Key
- Search: Caps Lock
keyboardKeyboard Remappings
The Chrome EC drivers contain remappings for your chromebook.
Remappings guide:
Remappings guide:
- The top row on your keyboard (aside from Esc, and the lock button) by default does F1 through F12
- LCtrl + <Top Row Key> does the action defined by the key (with some keys also having alternate actions with LShift or LAlt)
- LCtrl + LShift + Full Screen: Project/Extend Screen
- LCtrl + LShift + Window List: Take Screenshot
- LCtrl + LAlt + Brightness Down: Keyboard Backlight Brightness Down
- LCtrl + LAlt + Brightness Up: Keyboard Backlight Brightness Up
- LCtrl + Left Arrow: Home
- LCtrl + Right Arrow: End
- LCtrl + Up Arrow: Page Up
- LCtrl + Down Arrow: Down
- LCtrl + Backspace: Delete
- LCtrl + Alt + Backspace: Ctrl + Alt + Delete
- LAlt + Delete: Numlock (On numberpads only)
sd_storageInstall Bayhub eMMC Driver (Windows 10)
Download: Link
Windows 10 users will need to use NTLite to slipstream this driver into the ISO before formatting the USB drive (to both boot.wim and install.wim)
Windows 10 users will need to use NTLite to slipstream this driver into the ISO before formatting the USB drive (to both boot.wim and install.wim)
editEnable Testsigning
- Open Command Prompt as Administrator
- Type in the following command:
bcdedit -set testsigning on
- Press Enter
- Restart Windows
wifiInstall Intel AX211 Wi-Fi Driver
Download: Link
sd_storageInstall Rapid Storage Technology Driver
Download: Link
(The driver from Windows works, but the one linked on Intel's website is specialized and delivers better battery life).
(The driver from Windows works, but the one linked on Intel's website is specialized and delivers better battery life).
memoryInstall Chipset Driver
Download: Link
The driver I2C from Windows Update does not work. Make sure to install this for working touchpad/touch screen.
The driver I2C from Windows Update does not work. Make sure to install this for working touchpad/touch screen.
sd_storageInstall Rapid Storage Technology Driver
Download: Link
(The driver from Windows works, but the one linked on Intel's website is specialized and delivers better battery life).
(The driver from Windows works, but the one linked on Intel's website is specialized and delivers better battery life).
sd_storageInstall Rapid Storage Technology Driver
Download: Link
(This driver may be necessary before installation if using a SATA drive).
(This driver may be necessary before installation if using a SATA drive).
memoryInstall Intel Graphics I2C Bus Driver
Download: Link
Simply run the installer to install the driver.
Simply run the installer to install the driver.
memoryInstall AMD Ryzen Chipset Driver
Download: Link
memoryAutoinstall Intel Chipset Drivers
Download: Link and Unzip to the Downloads folder
Then open Command Prompt or PowerShell and enter the following command and press enter:
Wait for the auto-installer to detect and install chipset drivers
Then open Command Prompt or PowerShell and enter the following command and press enter:
Powershell -ExecutionPolicy bypass -file .\Downloads\autoinstall-intel.ps1
Wait for the auto-installer to detect and install chipset drivers
boltInstall USB 4 / Thunderbolt 4 Driver
monitorInstall Intel HD Graphics Driver
Download: Link
monitorInstall Intel Xe Graphics Driver
Download: Link
monitorInstall AMD Stoneyridge GPU Driver
- Download: Link
- Download Patch: Link
- Double click the exe and click the first install (with destination folder). But Don't click install on any further installation wizards.
- Wait for the driver to extract
- Extract and copy the patched amdkmdag.sys to
C:\AMD\Radeon-Software-Adrenalin-2020-21.5.2-Win10-64Bit-LegacyASICs-June21-LEGACY\Packages\Drivers\Display\WT6A_INF\B367348\amdkmdag.sys
- Proceed with the driver installation. Windows may ask you about installing an unsigned driver. Click "Allow"
- Reboot. So long as testsigning is enabled, GPU should work and start immediately
monitorInstall AMD Vega GPU Driver
Download: Link
Note: There is a bug that causes high CPU usage. To fix it, go to C:\Windows\System32 and rename clinfo.exe to clinfo2.exe
Note: You may need to force install the "AMD Vega" driver from Device Manager on AMD 3015ce devices Driver is in
Note: There is a bug that causes high CPU usage. To fix it, go to C:\Windows\System32 and rename clinfo.exe to clinfo2.exe
Note: You may need to force install the "AMD Vega" driver from Device Manager on AMD 3015ce devices Driver is in
C:\AMD\AMD-Software-Installer\Packages\Drivers\Display\WT6A_INF.
monitorInstall AMD Radeon GPU Driver
Download: Link
Note: You may need to force install the "AMD Radeon" driver from Device Manager. Driver is in
Note: You may need to force install the "AMD Radeon" driver from Device Manager. Driver is in
C:\AMD\AMD-Software-Installer\Packages\Drivers\Display\WT6A_INF.
monitorInstall AMD Radeon GPU Driver
Download: Link
Note: You may need to force install the "AMD Radeon 610M" driver from Device Manager Driver is in
Note: You may need to force install the "AMD Radeon 610M" driver from Device Manager Driver is in
C:\AMD\AMD-Software-Installer\Packages\Drivers\Display\WT6A_INF.
bug_reportWorkaround Celes Issues
- After Windows installation, boot to the installer again
- Press Shift + F10 to open Command Prompt
- Type in the following command:
bcdedit /set {default} useplatformclock on - Press Enter
- Restart Windows into the installed copy
mouseInstall Touchpad Driver
Download: Link
Simply run the installer to install the driver.
Simply run the installer to install the driver.
touch_appInstall Touch Screen Driver
Download: Link
Simply run the installer to install the driver.
Simply run the installer to install the driver.
volume_upInstall Creative Recon3Di + Creative CA0132 fixup drivers
Download Recon3Di driver: Link
Download and run the installers.
Download and run the installers.
volume_upInstall Realtek HD Audio Driver
Download: Link
Download and run the installer.
Download and run the installer.
volume_upInstall Realtek HD Audio Driver
Download: Link
Download and run the installer.
Download and run the installer.
volume_upInstall Realtek SST Audio Driver
Download: Link
Download and run the installer.
Download and run the installer.
volume_upMaxim 98090 (R11) Audio Driver
Download: Link
Download and run the installer.
Download and run the installer.
volume_upInstall Maxim 98090 Audio Driver
Download: Link
Download and run the installer.
Download and run the installer.
volume_upCoolStar ACP Audio (STONEY)
Download: Link
Download and run the installer.
Download and run the installer.
volume_upCoolStar ACP Audio (Ryzen 3000)
Download: Link
Download and run the installer.
Download and run the installer.
volume_upCoolStar SST (Broadwell) Audio
Download: Link
Download and run the installer.
Download and run the installer.
volume_upCoolStar SST (cAVS) Audio
volume_upCoolStar SOF (Intel) Audio
volume_upCoolStar SOF (AMD) Audio
sd_storageSD Card Reader
Download the SD Card reader driver here: Link
watchSet UTC Time
- Search for and run "regedit"
- Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\TimeZoneInformation
- Right click TimeZoneInformation and create new DWORD (32 bit) called "RealTimeIsUniversal" and set it to 1
- Reboot Windows
sd_storageCompress Installation
To free up storage, compress Windows 10 / 11 by running the following in an Admin Command Prompt:
compact.exe /compactos:always
compact.exe /compactos:always
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