The Chromebook is the computer which runs t Chrome OS as the default operating system. Chrome OS is developed by Google and it is based on the Linux kernel operating system. It is compatible with the web apps where the data gets saved in the cloud instead of the system. In this article, you will get to know the steps to run Windows apps on your Chromebook.
Here’s how to run Windows apps on a Chromebook
Windows Online Applications
Open the Google Chrome internet browser.
Go to the Microsoft online website.
Press on the Use Free option.
Press on the login option.
Type the email address and password registered with the Microsoft account.
Press on an appropriate app which you wish to use.
You can go to the online site directly.
Use online free software.
Google Chrome remote desktop
Go to the Chrome remote desktop site on the Chromebook.
Press on the Download option.
Now, the Chrome remote desktop store opens on the screen.
Press on the Add to Chrome option.
Press on the Add Extensions menu.
Now, the Chrome Remote desktop will get added to the extensions menu.
You need to do this procedure again on your Windows computer.
You need to start downloading the installer on the Windows computer.
After that, press on the Accept and Install option.
Press on the Yes button.
The installer will execute now.
After that, you need to type the title of the device.
You can easily access the device by going to the Chromebook.
Type 6 digits code.
Type the pin as per your wish.
Press on the Start option.
Open to the access webpage.
You need to type the name in the centre of the screen.
You can give a title as My PC.
After going to the Chromebook, click on the Chrome Remote Desktop website.
Press on the remote option.
Press on the Generate Code option.
Now, you can access the Windows PC.
Start using Windows apps.
Installing CrossOver for Chrome OS
Click on the Profile Picture menu.
Press on the settings tab.
Click on the menu option.
Press on the Google Play Store menu.
Press on the Turn On button.
Launch the Play Store on the Chromebook.
Start downloading the CrossOver menu.
You will find this in the Google Play Store.
Installing Windows Apps on a Chromebook
Execute the CrossOver menu on Google Chrome OS.
Enter the prefered application title.
For this procedure, you have to go to the Search Application menu.
Now, you will get the suggested titles on the screen.
Press on the Install option.
You do not need to change the default folder.
At last, you will get the Installation Finished text after completing all this procedure.
Installing the unlisted Windows software on a Chromebook.
Execute the CrossCover for Google Chrome OS.
If the CrossOver is showing the title in the text field, then you need to instal it.
Otherwise, press on the Install Unlisted Application when the CrossOver is not able to search for the preferred application.
Type the software name which you have downloading.
Press on the Select Installer menu.
Go to the folder where you have stored the offline installer.
It is given on the hard drive.
You will get the menu list of all the Windows installers, so you need to choose the appropriate one.
Press on the Install option.
Go through the installation process once again.
Make sure that you do not change the preferred folder.
At last, you will get the Installed finished option on the screen.
Do not open the software, even when you get the prompt on the screen.
Execute the Windows software on a Chromebook
You will get new software by going to the Installed applications menu.
By going to the software, you will get the two options on the screen.
The first option is the manage software.
The second option is the Launch software.
Emily Johnson is a Norton product expert and has been working in the technology industry since 2002. As a technical expert, she has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as norton.com/setup.
