Installing FydeOS on Your PC: A Step-by-Step Guide

Last Updated: 2024-07-15

Let’s get FydeOS up and running on your PC! Follow the steps below to get started.

What You’ll Need

Before we begin, please ensure you have the following tools ready:

1. A Computer for Creating the Bootable Drive: You’ll need a working Windows, macOS, or Linux computer to create the FydeOS USB bootable drive.
2. BIOS Access: Know how to access your computer’s BIOS and disable Secure Boot.
3. USB 3.0 Flash Drive: A USB drive with at least 8GB of storage capacity. Note: All data on this USB drive will be completely erased during the process. Please back up any important data beforehand!

Download the FydeOS Image File

Ready to download FydeOS? Please follow these steps:

1. Visit the Download Page: Go to the FydeOS for PC Image Download Page.

2. Choose the Right Version for You: Select the FydeOS version that best suits your PC hardware.

   Legacy Intel (2011-2017)

   Suitable for 3rd to 7th generation Intel Core, Celeron, or Pentium processors released between 2011 and 2017, equipped with Intel HD Graphics.

   Modern Intel (2018+)

   Suitable for 8th to 13th generation Intel Core, Celeron, or Pentium processors released in 2018 and later, supporting Intel HD or Iris Xe Graphics.

   AMD Graphics

   Supports AMD dedicated or integrated graphics cards, and is also compatible with AMD and Intel processors released after 2011.

   Need help choosing?

   Refer to the FydeOS for PC Version Selection Guide for detailed recommendations.

   ⚠ Important: FydeOS for PC does not support NVIDIA graphics cards!

3. Download the Image File: Click to download the .xz compressed image file.

Create a FydeOS USB Bootable Drive

Next, we need to create a FydeOS USB bootable drive. We recommend using balenaEtcher for writing the image.

balenaEtcher Tips

If you encounter issues, try the following:

• Extract the .img file before writing: First, extract the .img file from the .xz file, and then write the .img file directly.
• Windows users are recommended to use Rufus: Windows users can use Rufus as a more stable alternative tool.

Windows

1. Insert USB Drive
2. Download Writing Tool: balenaEtcher or Rufus
3. Extract Image: Use 7-Zip or WinRAR to extract the .img file
4. Launch Etcher or Rufus
5. Select .img File
6. Select USB Drive (Please double-check to ensure you select the correct drive, as data will be erased!)
7. Click “Flash!” (Etcher) or “START” (Rufus)
8. Wait for Completion

macOS

1. Insert USB Drive
2. Download balenaEtcher
3. Extract Image: Use The Unarchiver or the command unxz filename.xz to extract the .img file
4. Open Etcher
5. Select .img File
6. Select USB Drive (Make sure to select the correct one!)
7. Click “Flash!”
8. Wait for Completion

Linux

1. Insert USB Drive
2. Install balenaEtcher (if not already installed)
3. Extract Image: Run unxz filename.xz
4. Open Etcher
5. Select .img File
6. Select USB Drive (Confirm you’ve selected the correct drive!)
7. Click “Flash!”
8. Wait for Completion

Boot FydeOS

Now, use your FydeOS USB bootable drive to boot your computer!

1. Insert USB Bootable Drive
2. Enter BIOS/UEFI: Restart your computer and press F2, F12, DEL, or ESC to enter BIOS (refer to your motherboard manual for the specific key)
3. Disable Secure Boot: (Usually found under “Boot,” “Security,” or “Authentication” tabs)
4. Modify Boot Order: Set the USB drive as the first boot option
5. Save and Exit: Your computer will automatically boot from the USB drive

If everything goes well, you should see the FydeOS boot screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation or try FydeOS.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues, please check the FydeOS Installation Troubleshooting Guide for solutions.

Video Tutorials

If you find reading tutorials a bit confusing, these video tutorials will be your helpful guides. We’ve curated some high-quality videos that will guide you on how to install and use FydeOS for PC.

• [English] FydeOS Official Channel - Running FydeOS for PC for the first time
• [English] Apk Heaven - FydeOS 15 Installation and Test 2022
• [English] ETA Prime - Install Chrome OS On Your Laptop / PC Access Google Play and Linux With FydeOS
• [Portuguese] DioLinux - FydeOS - A Chrome OS for any PC with Play Store and more!

Congratulations, you have successfully installed FydeOS! 🎉 Enjoy using FydeOS!