What is the Chromebook recovery utility?

The Chromebook Recovery Utility is a browser extension for creating recovery media for Chromebook devices. A recovery media can fix Chrome operating system (ChromeOS) issues by removing and reinstalling the OS. This tutorial will show you how to use the Chromebook Recovery Utility to create recovery media for your Chromebook.

How do I recover a lost Chromebook?

1 x computer running the Google Chrome Browser, or Chrome OS. Open Google Chrome and navigate to the Chrome Web Store and download the Chromebook Recovery Utility extension. Add the utility to Chrome and launch it. You will be greeted with this page. Click on "Get started" and you will be prompted to enter the model of your Chromebook.

How do I use a USB drive to recover my Chromebook?

To recover your Chromebook using a USB drive, you'll need a ChromeOS, Windows, Mac, or Linux device with the Chrome browser installed or a ChromeOS device to create the USB installer. Download the Chromebook Recovery Utility from Google on your device. All contents on the USB drive will be erased. On your ChromeOS, Windows, or Mac device, open the Chrome browser.