Windows Install Helper

Windows for Chromebooks installation helper

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Developer Mode & Partition
1. Press Esc + Refresh + Power
2. Press Ctrl + D and press Enter to enable developer mode
3. Press Ctrl + D to boot Chrome OS
4. Open a tab and press Ctrl + Alt + T
5. Type in "shell" and press Enter.
6. Paste the following into the shell and press enter
```
curl https://chrx.org/ | sudo tar xzfC - /usr/local && chrx
```
7. Follow the instructions to allocate storage space for Windows (Do not run chrx a second time to install Linux).
Update RW_LEGACY & Setup UEFI
1. If you haven't rebooted already after partitioning with chrx, reboot and press Ctrl + D to let Chrome OS repair itself.
2. Press Ctrl + D to boot Chrome OS
3. Open a tab and press Ctrl + Alt + T
4. Type in "shell" and press Enter.
5. Paste the following into the shell and press enter
```
cd; curl -LO mrchromebox.tech/firmware-util.sh; sudo install -Dt /usr/local/bin -m 755 firmware-util.sh; sudo firmware-util.sh
```
6. Select "RW_LEGACY" from the options.
7. Paste the following into the shell and press enter
```
cd; curl -LO https://coolstar.org/chromebook/windows-rwl/install-rwl.sh; sudo bash install-rwl.sh
```
8. Follow the instructions to set up your partition for Windows and install OpenCore with patches
Developer Mode & Flash Firmware
1. Turn off your device, open the back and bridge the Write Protect Jumper.
2. Press Esc + Refresh + Power
3. Press Ctrl + D and press Enter to enable developer mode
4. Press Ctrl + D to boot Chrome OS
5. Open a tab and press Ctrl + Alt + T
6. Type in "shell" and press Enter.
7. Paste the following into the shell and press enter
```
cd; curl -LO mrchromebox.tech/firmware-util.sh; sudo install -Dt /usr/local/bin -m 755 firmware-util.sh; sudo firmware-util.sh
```
8. Select "Full UEFI Firmware" from the options.
Developer Mode & Flash Firmware
1. Turn off your device, open the back and remove the Write Protect Screw.
2. Press Esc + Refresh + Power
3. Press Ctrl + D and press Enter to enable developer mode
4. Press Ctrl + D to boot Chrome OS
5. Open a tab and press Ctrl + Alt + T
6. Type in "shell" and press Enter.
7. Paste the following into the shell and press enter
```
cd; curl -LO mrchromebox.tech/firmware-util.sh; sudo install -Dt /usr/local/bin -m 755 firmware-util.sh; sudo firmware-util.sh
```
8. Select "Full UEFI Firmware" from the options.
Developer Mode & Flash Firmware
1. Turn off your device, open the back and disconnect the battery.
2. Press Esc + Refresh + Power
3. Press Ctrl + D and press Enter to enable developer mode
4. Press Ctrl + D to boot Chrome OS
5. Open a tab and press Ctrl + Alt + T
6. Type in "shell" and press Enter.
7. Paste the following into the shell and press enter
```
cd; curl -LO mrchromebox.tech/firmware-util.sh; sudo install -Dt /usr/local/bin -m 755 firmware-util.sh; sudo firmware-util.sh
```
8. Select "Full UEFI Firmware" from the options.
9. After successful flashing, turn off your device, open the back and connect the battery.
Update Firmware

Note: Does not need to be done if you just flashed firmware from Chrome OS or Linux! To Update Firmware from Inside Windows, you may use this tool: Download: Link
Install Windows from USB
1. On another computer, create a Windows 10 installer with Rufus as "GPT for UEFI"
2. Plug the USB Drive into the chromebook
3. Plug a USB keyboard or mouse in for installation
4. Turn on the chromebook, and let it boot the USB drive
Note: If you need to select a different boot device, press any key in "Select Boot Option". Then select "Boot Manager" to select your boot drive.
Install Windows from USB
1. On another computer, create a Windows 10 or 11 installer with Rufus as "GPT for UEFI"
2. Plug the USB Drive into the chromebook
3. Plug a USB keyboard or mouse in for installation
4. Turn on the chromebook, and let it boot the USB drive
Note: If you need to select a different boot device, press any key in "Select Boot Option". Then select "Boot Manager" to select your boot drive.
Install Windows from USB
1. On another computer, create a Windows 11 installer with Rufus as "GPT for UEFI"
2. Plug the USB Drive into the chromebook
3. Plug a USB keyboard or mouse in for installation
4. Turn on the chromebook, and let it boot the USB drive
Note: If you need to select a different boot device, press any key in "Select Boot Option". Then select "Boot Manager" to select your boot drive.
Install Windows from USB
1. On another computer, create a Windows 10 or 11 installer with Rufus as "GPT for UEFI"
2. Plug the USB Drive into the chromebook
3. Plug a USB keyboard or mouse in for installation
4. Turn on the chromebook, and let it boot the USB drive
Note: If you need to select a different boot device, select it in rEFInd. Do not press esc on "Select Boot Option" as OpenCore must run patches on boot first.
Bypass Windows 11 installation check
1. At the Windows installer, press Shift + F10 (Volume Up) to open command prompt
2. Type in "regedit" and press enter
3. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup
4. Right click setup and create a new Key called "LabConfig"
5. Right click LabConfig and create new DWORD (32 bit) called "BypassSecureBootCheck" and set it to 1
6. Right click LabConfig and create new DWORD (32 bit) called "BypassTPMCheck" and set it to 1
7. Close regedit and command prompt and proceed with installation normally
Note: This step is not required for Windows 10.
Install Visual C++ Redistributable

Download: Link
Simply run the installer to install the libraries.
Note: Several drivers listed below require this to be installed to work properly.
Install CR50 (I2C) TPM Driver

Download: Link
Simply run the installer to install the driver.
Note: If you are booting with RW_LEGACY, you MUST install this driver for working sleep/wake
Install Chrome EC Driver

Download: Link
Simply run the installer to install the driver.
Install Rapid Storage Technology Driver

Download: Link
(The driver from Windows works, but the one linked on Intel's website is specialized and delivers better battery life).
Install Chipset Driver

Download: Link
The driver I2C from Windows Update does not work. Make sure to install this for working touchpad/touch screen.
Install Rapid Storage Technology Driver

Download: Link
(The driver from Windows works, but the one linked on Intel's website is specialized and delivers better battery life).
Install Rapid Storage Technology Driver

Download: Link
(This driver may be necessary before installation if using a SATA drive).
Install Intel Jasper Lake Serial IO Driver

Download: Link
Install Intel Tiger Lake Serial IO Driver

Download: Link
Install Intel Alder Lake Serial IO Driver

Download: Link
Install AMD Ryzen Chipset Driver

Download: Link
Install Intel Jasper Lake Chipset Driver

Download: Link
Install Intel Tiger Lake Chipset Driver

Download: Link
Install Intel Alder Lake Chipset Driver

Download: Link
Install USB 4 / Thunderbolt 4 Driver

Driver will be available here. Check the discord and stay tuned for availability.
Install Intel HD Graphics Driver

Download: Link
Install Intel Xe Graphics Driver

Download: Link
Install Intel GNA Accelerator Driver

Download: Link
Install AMD Vega GPU Driver

Download: Link
Note: There is a bug that causes high CPU usage. To fix it, go to C:\Windows\System32 and rename clinfo.exe to clinfo2.exe
Workaround Celes Issues
1. After Windows installation, boot to the installer again
2. Press Shift + F10 to open Command Prompt
3. Type in the following command:
```
bcdedit /set {default} useplatformclock on
```
4. Press Enter
5. Restart Windows into the installed copy
Install Keyboard Remap Utility
Note: This utility adds key remppings for your chromebook. Download: Link
Simply run the installer to install the utility. List of remappings:
1. LCtrl + F1 (Back Arrow): Browser Back
2. LCtrl + F2 (Forward Arrow): Browser Forward
3. LCtrl + F3 (Refresh): Browser Refresh/F5
4. LCtrl + F4 (Full Screen): Full Screen/F11
5. LCtrl + LShift + F4 (Full Screen): Project/Extend Screen
6. LCtrl + F5 (Window List): Task View (Windows 10 / 11)
7. LCtrl + LShift + F5 (Window List): Take Screenshot
8. LCtrl + F6 (Brightness Down): Brightness Down
9. LCtrl + F7 (Brightness Up): Brightness Up
10. LCtrl + LAlt + F6 (Brightness Down): Keyboard Backlight Brightness Down
11. LCtrl + LAlt + F7 (Brightness Up): Keyboard Backlight Brightness Up
12. LCtrl + F8 (Volume Mute): Volume Mute
13. LCtrl + F9 (Volume Down): Volume Down
14. LCtrl + F10 (Volume Up): Volume Up
15. LCtrl + Left Arrow: Home
16. LCtrl + Right Arrow: End
17. LCtrl + Up Arrow: Page Up
18. LCtrl + Down Arrow: Down
19. LCtrl + Backspace: Delete
20. RCtrl + 1: F1
21. RCtrl + 2: F2
22. RCtrl + 3: F3
23. RCtrl + 4: F4
24. RCtrl + 5: F5
25. RCtrl + 6: F6
26. RCtrl + 7: F7
27. RCtrl + 8: F8
28. RCtrl + 9: F9
29. RCtrl + 0: F10
30. RCtrl + -: F11
31. RCtrl + =: F12
Install Touchpad Driver

Download: Link
Simply run the installer to install the driver.
Install Touch Screen Driver

Download: Link
Simply run the installer to install the driver.
Install Realtek HD Audio Driver

Download: Link
Download and run the installer.
Install Realtek SST Audio Driver

Download: Link
Download and run the installer.
Maxim 98090 (R11) Audio Driver

Download: Link
Download and run the installer.
Install Maxim 98090 Audio Driver

Download: Link
Download and run the installer.
CoolStar ACP Audio / Maxim 98357a / Realtek ALC5682

Download: Link
Download and run the installer.
CoolStar SST Audio / Realtek ALC5677

Download: Link
Download and run the installer.
CoolStar AVS Audio / Maxim 98357a / Dialog 7219 / Nuvoton NAU8825 / Analog SSM4567 / Realtek ALC5663 / Realtek ALC5514

Driver will be available here. Check the discord and look in the avs-pre-release channels for an account.
CoolStar SOF Audio / Maxim 98357a / Dialog 7219 / Realtek ALC5682 / Realtek ALC1011 / Realtek ALC1015 / Nuvoton NAU8825 / Cirrus Logic CS42L42

Driver will be available here. Check the discord and look in the sof-pre-release channels for an account.
Audio Card

Purchase an audio card here: https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-External-Adapter-Windows-AU-MMSA/dp/B00IRVQ0F8/ref=sr_1_5
SD Card Reader

Download the SD Card reader driver here: Link
Set UTC Time
1. Search for and run "regedit"
2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\TimeZoneInformation
3. Right click TimeZoneInformation and create new DWORD (32 bit) called "RealTimeIsUniversal" and set it to 1
4. Reboot Windows
Note: This step is required to keep the clock in sync when dual booting Windows and Chrome OS
Compress Installation

To free up storage, compress Windows 10 / 11 by running the following in an Admin Command Prompt:

compact.exe /compactos:always
Discord Discussion

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Support

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