How to Run Chromebook Chromium OS on a Standard PC

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go the the Chromium OS website.

   It is at: http://chromeos.hexxeh.net/.
   
   Then scroll down to the "Nightly build links" section.
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   Step 2: Click on the latest build of Chromium OS available (the one at the very top).

   ,, A window will now pop up telling you things before you download.
   
   Just check the checkbox and download.
   
   Save somewhere on your hard drive. , Once the file has finished downloading to your HD, extract the files to somewhere easy to find, like your desktop. , Download the program Windows Image Writer from the following link http://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/. , Once you have installed the program, open it and you should see a screen as shown in the image accompanying this step. , Select the IMG file you downloaded earlier.
   
   Next to the white box under the text "Image File" there is a folder icon––click it and navigate to the IMG file downloaded earlier. , If you haven't done so already, insert a USB drive with a capacity of 4GB or greater.
   
   Select the appropriate drive letter mapped to your USB under the "Device" section. ,, Remove the USB device from your computer, then shut it down. , Once your computer has shut down, re-insert the USB.
   
   While your computer is on the BIOS splash screen, enter the boot device menu. (This is usually done by pressing F12.) , Congratulations! If you have done everything correctly, your computer will now boot into Chromium OS.
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   Step 3: Click on the USB image next to the build number.

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   Step 4: Check the checkbox and click "Download."

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   Step 5: Extract the files.

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   Step 6: Download Windows Image Writer.

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   Step 7: Open the application once installed.

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   Step 8: Click the folder icon.

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   Step 9: Select the device to write to.

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    Step 10: Click "Write".

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    Step 11: Turn off your computer.

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    Step 12: Boot from the USB.

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    Step 13: Select your USB drive from the list and press enter.

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