Description

CloudReady 70.4 stable home version was released on December 2018, based on Google Chrome OS 70, and was designed for desktop / laptop computers. 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x86-64) versions are available for CloudReady 70.4. This version of CloudReady, and Chrome OS 70 includes many new features and changes, such as the Shelf has been redesigned, the app icon in the shelf is now visible in the center, the system tray gets notification center integration and more options, some new features in tablet mode, change search / Windows / Command key from keyboard settings, many bugs fixed, new certified computer models etc.

Before this version, CloudReady 70.3 was posted on this website.

General information from Chromium OS

Chromium OS uses the Chromium (web browser engine) as its user interface, and is designed to run web apps. The OS is based on the Linux kernel, and instead of distributing it directly to the consumers, compile is required through the source code. Operating systems based on Chromium OS are run faster, because it primarily handles web applications and Google Chrome browser.

General information from Neverware

Neverware is a tech company (supported by Google) which provides an operating system called 'CloudReady' as a service to consumers, academic institutions and enterprises. CloudReady is based on Google's open source Chromium project, which can be installed on PC and Mac with the support of older hardware. People who like Chrome OS, but they do not have any Chromebook device, they can install the CloudReady Home version on your PC for free and use Chrome OS.

Specification

System requirements

Minimum:

• 32-bit processor or better.
• 2GB RAM.
• 16GB storage space.

Installation instructions

Starting installer in PC (via USB)

Follow the steps given below:

1. Download the CloudReady 70.4 ZIP file from the download section.
2. Extract the ZIP file, and get the CloudReady BIN file.
3. Open the Google Chrome browser on your PC, and install the Chromebook Recovery Utility app.
4. Make a USB flash drive plugin with your PC with at least 4 GB storage space.
5. Launch the Chromebook Recovery Utility app on your PC. (Go to Chrome browser> Type 'chrome://apps/' in the address bar, press Enter> Find and launch the Recovery app)
6. In the Recovery Utility, click on the Settings icon, and select the 'Use Local Image' option.
7. Choose CloudReady's BIN file that you have extracted in step 2.
8. Now, select the USB drive, and start the process.
9. As soon as done, plug the USB into the computer where you want to install CloudReady OS.
10. Restart the computer.
11. Press the boot device menu key and select USB to boot first.
12. Select USB device and start the CloudReady OS 70.4 installer.

Last step

As soon as you go to the CloudReady Welcome Screen, follow the steps given below:

1. Go ahead and connect to the network / internet.
2. Sign in with your Google Account.
3. This will open a live session for the OS.
4. Check the operating system in the live session, and when you're ready to install, just click on the 'Install CloudReady' option in the bottom corner of the screen.
5. Follow on-screen instructions.
6. Erase the hard disk and install the operating system. (Warning - Erasing hard disk will delete all other operating systems from the computer)
7. Do not remove the USB drive until it restarts or closes the computer.

To learn more about CloudReady 70.4, check out the official document page.