Try before installing:
Launch the utility and click "Get Started." Select "Google ChromeOS Flex" from the manufacturer list and then "ChromeOS Flex" as the product. chrome os flex iso
If you are an advanced user and downloaded the .bin file from the official Google server link directly (often found in the Recovery Utility logs), you might want to use it for virtualization (VirtualBox/VMware). Try before installing: Launch the utility and click
You cannot install Chrome OS Flex on every computer. Here is the official hardware checklist. Here is the official hardware checklist
Chrome OS Flex is a lightweight, cloud-first operating system from Google designed to run on older Windows and macOS hardware. It provides fast boot times, automatic updates, built-in security, and tight integration with Google services. This guide explains what Chrome OS Flex is, who should use it, hardware requirements, how to create a bootable installer from the ISO, step‑by‑step installation, post‑install setup, common issues and troubleshooting, and migration tips.