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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- 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/
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Summary
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
User reviews summary
Pros
- Utility helps install ChromeOS, Linux, Windows without needing another tool for creating a bootable pendrive.
- Works perfectly in some cases and does what it is supposed to.
- The Extension could successfully create bootable linux os.
Cons
- Many users had an issue where the extension got stuck on writing the image to USB or stuck in the 'Creating a Recovery Image'.
- After using the extension to create bootable USB (which did work), the USB is now stuck in 'READ ONLY' mode and cannot be utilized for anything else.
- Struggles with certain computer models or unsupported issues.
Most mentioned
- Issues with creating or writing the image to the USB drive seems to be most mentioned.
- Several users mentioned that the USB stick got stuck in 'READ ONLY' mode after use.
- The extension being unable to support certain computer models was frequently mentioned.
Safety
Risk impact
Chromebook Recovery Utility is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Chromebook Recovery Utility has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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