Create recovery media for your Chromebook.

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Chromebook Recovery Utility Extension

This is a Chrome Extension for the Chromebook Recovery.

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

By installing this item, you agree to the Google Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Chromebook Recovery Utility extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Chromebook Recovery Utility extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Chromebook Recovery Utility extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Chromebook Recovery Utility extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Chromebook Recovery Utility extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Chromebook Recovery Utility extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Chromebook Recovery Utility Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Chromebook Recovery Utility extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Chromebook Recovery Utility extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Chromebook Recovery Utility extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Chromebook Recovery Utility extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Chromebook Recovery Utility extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Chromebook Recovery Utility extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Chromebook Recovery Utility extension file

Select and download the Chromebook Recovery Utility extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Chromebook Recovery Utility extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Chromebook Recovery Utility extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Chromebook Recovery Utility extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Chromebook Recovery Utility extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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AntiGamerPlayzz (ID: 000000755478672b) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/25/2024 dosent even work

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SewEyeSea (ID: 000000cb79c13614) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/24/2024 Update 05/23/2024 - This extension still gets hundreds of negative reviews from people who really aren't qualified to use this. It seriously doesn't deserve negative reviews. IT WORKS PERFECTLY. As for the following complaints: 1) "It broke my flash drive" - use the utility to erase your flash drive. Press the gear icon in the upper right corner of the utility to do it. 2) "It won't launch" - you're clicking on the picture of the extension on the Google play store. Learn how to open extensions on Chrome. Google is your friend. Or look for the little puzzle piece in the upper right hand corner of Chrome. 3) "it gives me a weird DVD writer error" - you are probably doing this on a Chromebook. Try another flash drive, preferably a different brand. Original Post: This extension has too many negative reviews. Ignore any review dated prior to June 23, 2022. That's when this extension was last updated. Also read the Chromebook recovery instructions found here: https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/6002417 Chrome OS Flex specific instructions can be found here: https://support.google.com/chromeosflex/answer/11552529 I just installed the extension today (15July2022) and it worked perfectly to create a Chrome OS Flex installation USB drive. I used Chrome Version 103.0.5060.114 on Windows 10 build 21H1, logged in as an administrator. After creating the drive, I booted from it and tested it. Yes, it is slow running on the USB drive. And yes, it "shrinks" your USB drive down to roughly 4GB. If you want to reuse your drive, you have to use this extension to erase it. It creates some unusual partitions that only this utility can delete. Chrome OS Flex does not support dual boot configurations, so if you install it on a machine with multiple hard drives expect it to erase ALL hard drives on your machine. Ideally you should test this first on a second machine, one where you aren't concerned about data loss. And no, I don't work for Google.

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Wahid Hasyim (mrwahid) (ID: 0000006e2298cf89) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/02/2024 my usb is broken >:( not working

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mustafa (ID: 000000c7b6171bc3) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/31/2024 اصبحت بطاقة USB الخاصة بي تالفة ولا يمكن إرجاعها

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mountaipro1 (ID: 0000003885554405) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 02/08/2024 Хоть я некогда не делал отзывы до этого, но я не смог удержаться из-за плохой работы. На первый взгляд всё работает, но не тут та было сначала завис диск, потом он перестал работать (Флешка на 30 гб), потом решил восстановить в этом же расширение, но вдруг в конце он на создавал мне по азбуке до букву j накопителей, которые конечно же пустые и бессмысленные.