Chromebook Recovery Utility

Create recovery media for your Chromebook.
What is Chromebook Recovery Utility?
'Chromebook Recovery Utility' is a Chrome extension that allows users of Chromebooks (M55+), Windows, and Mac devices to create recovery media. The tool plays a crucial role in recovering essential information if device issues occur. By installing, users agree to Google's terms and policies.
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Extension stats

Users: 2,000,000+
Version: 0.2.3 (Last updated: 2024-02-16)
Creation date: 2020-10-15
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • chromeosInfoPrivate
  • feedbackPrivate
  • fileSystem
  • imageWriterPrivate
  • metricsPrivate
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://dl.google.com/dl/edgedl/chromeos/recovery/recovery2.json
  • https://dl.google.com/dl/edgedl/chromeos/recovery/cloudready_recovery2.json
  • https://www.google-analytics.com/
Size: 1.96M

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Extension summary

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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/.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Has been reliable and used frequently by some users.
  • Works great once understood by users.
Cons
  • Frequently fails to work or presents errors.
  • Lengthy process times for creating recovery images.
  • Confusing installation process and lack of clear instructions.
  • Issues with USB recognition and read-only settings.
  • Does not support creating ISO files.
Most mentioned
  • Errors and failures during the recovery process.
  • Installation issues and confusion regarding usage.
  • Problems with USB drives not being recognized or creating multiple partitions.
Recent reviews
no funciona!!!
by Pedro José Fonseca T., 2024-11-04
siempre se va a fallo el proceso. una autentica basura
by FERRAN ASTURIAS, 2024-11-02
tres faible
by Saad Saad, 2024-11-01
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Chromebook Recovery Utility requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Chromebook Recovery Utility has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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