Reinstall Chrome OS on a Chromebook using a USB-stick

This is how you use a USB-stick prepared with a fresh version of ChromeOS to wipe your Chromebooks´ hard drive and re-install ChromeOS on it. This also deletes all files stored on the computer, making it an alternative to the normal factory reset functionality.

Normal Factory Reset (Powerwash)
If you are just looking to delete your personal settings and files from the computer, I recommend using the built in functionality (called "Powerwash") for that instead. Please see my video on how to do that, here:
   • How to Factory Reset a Chromebook (Po...  

Re-install ChromeOS using an Internet Connection
There is also an option to have the Chromebook automatically download a new version of ChromeOS and install it, without having to use a USB-stick to move the files over to the computer. Please see my video on how to do that, here:
   • Factory Reset a Chromebook and Reinst...  

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