Chrome OS Setup using Virtual Box

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Chrome OS

Chrome OS is an operating system based on the Linux kernel and designed by Google to work with web applications and installed applications.

Getting the Virtual Box

To run the virtual machine, you’ll first need to download and install VirtualBox. Use the following command on your shell - 

    sudo apt-get install virtualbox


Getting the Chrome ISO

The ISO can be obtained from the following link
[1]


Installing Chrome OS on Virtual Box

1. Open VirtualBox and click the New button to create a new virtual machine.

2.There’s no Chrome OS option in VirtualBox, therefore choose Linux

3. Increase RAM to 1024kB for optimal performance

4. In Virtual HardDisk Create New Hard Disk with VDI file type.

5. In Storage Details choose Dynamically allocated

6.Choose an appropriate location in the next step to save your virtual hard disk of any size (Optimally 3GB). If less it will FAIL

7. Click Create

8. Power On the Chrome OS you just created by double clicking on it (remember to disable network before starting)

9.You'll find 4 options

  • Chrome Os
  • Failsafe -- Chrome OS
  • Boot From HardDisk
  • Memory Test

Choose Chrome OS. The Chrome OS will now boot. It has no install operation as such

10. Choose a default search and double click Live Installer on the Desktop. (password is "root")

11.Let the default settings remain , accept the licence agreement and click next

12. Select the Region as Asia and the TimeZone as Kolkata. Click Next.

13. Keep the default settings on the next page with "partition based" radio button selected. Click Next

14. Create a new username and password of your choice. (atleast 2 characters) Click Next.

15. Click Install. You're Chrome OS will now install.

16. After Installation Click reboot now.

17. Now Select Boot From Hard Disk to go to the Configuration Screen 18. Wait for Installation

Your Chrome OS has been installed

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