CloudReady Home Edition for Windows

Turn old desktop to high-performing Chrome device

CloudReady Home Edition is a free computer operating system companion that can transform your aged Windows or Mac OS PC into a revved-up Chrome device. This powerful utility is built on Google’s open-source Chromium OS thus, you can expect to have an almost identical user experience to what Chromebook users get. 

However, it does have some significant exceptions. For instance, Google Play Store will not be accessible in this Chrome OS-like operating system nor it can run android applications. Optionally, you can also install this robust solution on modern machines. 

Is CloudReady the same as Chrome OS? 

As stated, there'll be a lot of instances in your CloudReady user experience that you will find resemblance with Chrome OS’ operation flow. Mainly because both are built on Google’s Chromium OS although it should be highlighted that they are not exactly the same. For one, this OS tool is designed to be installed on existing PC and Mac hardware while Chrome OS can only be found on official Chrome devices. 

Moreover, it is more flexible as compared to Chrome OS as its operating system can be changed even without waiting for a hardware refresh. However, parallels integration isn’t supported in CloudReady while some Chrome OS devices have parallels that are capable of running a local virtual machine of Windows. Additionally, the Forced Re-Enrollment policy for Chrome OS is not applicable to CloudReady. 

Powerwashing and other methods utilized by Chromebooks to discard device data are not implemented here. Instead, a reinstallation from USB is more recommended to reset your computer. When it comes to security, Chrome OS utilizes TPM for encryption. This protection kit is also present in some desktops but for those that are missing it, CloudReady opts to use software encryption instead.

Boost the speed of your PC 

CloudReady Home Edition is an essential OS for computer systems which speed and performance want to boost . Before proceeding to install, you must first review its critical requirements, test your network capability, and check if your device is certified. Once everything is set, you have two options to build the installer—either download the USB Maker or create the USB installer manually.