Question 1

Can I remove the USB disk after installing ChromeOS Flex?

Accepted Answer

Yes, once the installation of ChromeOS Flex is completed, you can remove the USB drive from your computer. Since the installation will be done on your internal hard drive, the next time it boots from your internal hard disk, not from your USB drive.

Question 2

Will files on my USB drive will be erased?

Accepted Answer

Yes, while flashing Chrome OS Flex on your USB pen drive, it will be formatted and all data in it will be erased. Is it suggested to backup important files on your pen drive before converting it to a bootable drive.

Question 3

Will Installing ChromeOS Flex Formats on my Internal Drive?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you go ahead and click the “Install ColudReady 2.0”, your entire internal hard drive will be wiped out. Make sure you backup everything on your disk before installing the ChromeOS Flex.

Question 4

Can I use ChromeOS Flex without formatting my internal hard drive?

Accepted Answer

Click on the “Try it first” button to test ChromeOS Flex on your device. It will not erase your internal disk.

Question 5

What happens to my Windows OS? Can I still use it?

Accepted Answer

Since your internal hard drive will be formatted while installing the ChromeOS Flex, Windows is no longer available to use. If you wish to use Windows OS again, you need to wipe out your hard drive once again and install Windows as a fresh one.

Question 6

Can I dual-boot Windows and ChromeOS Flex?

Accepted Answer

It is currently not possible to dual boot Windows and Chrome OS Flex. People already tried the same but ended up formatting the entire internal drive including Windows OS.

Watch this video to learn what happens when you dual boot ChromeOS Flex with Windows.

Question 7

How can I use my USB Pen Drive again for normal usage?

Accepted Answer

You can just format it using the Chromebook Recovery Utility tool to use it again normally on any device or OS.

Question 8

Can I install Chrome OS Flex on a separate partition?

Accepted Answer

No, currently it is not possible to install Chrome OS Flex on an individual partition.

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