

Google Chrome that’s on your Chromebook is similar to Chrome on Windows or Mac, save for a few differences. These files and folders are stored locally on your Chromebook’s SSD and will be erased with Powerwash and Recovery (two types of resets that we will discuss in detail). You will need to back up the contents in the Downloads folder. Anything that you have opted not to sync, will have to be backed up manually. After the reset, when you sign back in, everything should come back.

If you have signed into Chrome and opted to sync everything, (bookmarks, history, and passwords etc), these are stored in Google Cloud. This article assumes that you have backed up anything that you have stored on your Chromebook. So, if you have this message on your Chromebook, don’t panic, you can create a recovery media and get your Chromebook back to how it was when you got it. This is a clear sign that you need to use recovery mode to reset your Chromebook. Based on the situation itself, the type of reset suggested also will vary. There are different situations where a reset is recommended. He also is a fan of Magic the Gathering.Hence, you will occasionally see Chromebook experts recommending a reset. He is one of the few people who uses Google Stadia, where he plays Destiny 2. In his free time, he loves hiking and spending time with his family.

When he's not writing, Zach works as an energy consultant. His current daily driver is a Pixel 7, and he writes all his articles on an HP Chromebook x2 12. Even though the rest of his family has switched to iPhones, he could never do it. Zach's first Android phone was a Motorola Droid Turbo 2 he got in 2016 after switching from an iPhone 5S. He holds a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and a Master's in Energy Engineering, giving him unique insight into new renewable energy and battery technologies. Zach loves unique and fun hardware as well as software tricks. You'll find him writing how-to guides on various topics, but you will sometimes see him dabble in other areas. He specializes in Chromebooks, Pixel phones, Google products, and Android apps. Zach has been a fan of Android for a long time, and he became a freelance writer at Android Police in early 2022.
