Chromebook Recovery Utility
Overview
- Overview
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Chromebook Recovery Utility is a Google-provided Chrome extension used to create recovery media for reinstalling ChromeOS on a Chromebook or related ChromeOS device. A technician runs the utility on a working computer, selects the affected model, and writes the appropriate recovery image to a USB drive or SD card. School technicians use the media to restore affected devices. Recovery media reinstalls the operating system; preserving local device work requires a separate step before recovery. Technicians connect the chosen image with the correct hardware model and the district’s subsequent enrollment and configuration process.
Features
- Features
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Recovery-media creation
- Downloads the recovery image associated with a selected Chromebook or ChromeOS model.
- Writes bootable recovery media to a compatible USB drive or SD card from a working computer.
ChromeOS reinstallation
- Supports recovery when ChromeOS is missing, damaged, or cannot be repaired through less invasive steps.
- Reinstalls the operating system and returns the device to a state that can be configured or re-enrolled.
Media reuse
- Includes an option to erase previously created recovery media before reformatting it for other storage uses.
- Allows technology teams to maintain recovery media for common district device models.
Operational caution
- Recovery permanently erases information stored on the Chromebook's local drive.
- Newer devices may support internet recovery, while older models can have different recovery or support limitations.
Student Data Privacy
- Student Data Privacy
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Review the Common Sense Privacy Rating:
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Chromebook Recovery Utility Privacy Policy:
https://edu.google.com/intl/ALL_us/our-values/privacy-security/
Signed California Student Data Privacy Agreement?
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Company News
- Company News
Use this tool on M55+ Chromebooks, Windows, and Mac devices to create recovery media. Instructions on how to use the tool can be found here:
Use this tool on M55+ Chromebooks, Windows, and Mac devices to create recovery media. Instructions on how to use the tool can be found here: https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/6002417
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