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chromeOS as a replacement for Windows 10

With Microsoft going to end support for Windows 10 on October 25, 2025, many of you must have been concerned about the available options. If upgrading to Windows 11 doesn’t work for you, Google is offering ChromeOS Flex for free to anyone running Windows 10!

You will have a new operating system and, of course, a different interface, but at least the device will be protected and will receive security updates for years to come, which isn’t the case if you decide to continue with Windows 10.

What is ChromeOS Flex?

ChromeOS Flex is a cloud-first, easy-to-manage OS designed for low-end PCs, making it the perfect choice for devices that can’t run Windows 11 due to the system requirements.

It sports an easy-to-use interface, is highly secure, and is built for the future, meaning you won’t have to worry about switching operating systems for quite a few years. Besides, ChromeOS Flex will only get better with time!

ChromeOS Flex

The best part about ChromeOS Flex is that it’s not resource-extensive, meaning even PCs with low RAM and older processors can run smoothly.

However, there are a few drawbacks you should be aware of. You can’t install applications on ChromeOS Flex, either the ones for Windows or Android. Secondly, file management isn’t as seamless as Windows.

Google pushes ChromeOS Flex as a replacement for Windows 10

The move is seen as Google’s attempt to increase the user base of ChromeOS, which, presently, isn’t that popular. According to Statcounter, ChromeOS is installed on just 1.76% of PCs worldwide, while Windows has a 72.99% market share.

Google calls it an effort to reduce the e-waste that will be generated when millions of Windows 10 PCs lose OS support.

While the official blog post by Google targets businesses and organizations, this is just as good an option for individual Windows 10 users!

If you plan on installing ChromeOS Flex to replace Windows, do it today or even right before the End of Support (EoS) for Windows 10. You won’t miss out on anything. But the sooner you do it, the earlier you will get used to the new OS.

Just make sure to verify that your PC is on the list of devices supported by ChromeOS Flex.

For any queries or to share your feedback of ChromeOS Flex, drop a comment below.

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Kazim Ali Alvi

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Windows Hardware Expert

Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He's specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem. Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He's also one of our experts in Networking & Security.