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Powerwash and Enterprise Enroll Chromebooks.

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These instructions will go over what you will need to do to Powerwash (Factory Reset) for Chromebooks

To enable Powerwash make sure that you are currently signed out of any account that is currently logged into the device.

 

  • Press CTRL+SHIFT+ALT+R to bring up the Powerwash screen.

  • A box will come up to confirm Powerwash. Click Continue.

Picture of the powerwash confirmation screen.

  • The device will restart to Powerwash and go through the first time setup again.

  • After Selecting your network, you will be taken to a screen that refers to Enterprise Enrollment being completed.

  • You will know when the Chromebook is properly enrolled when you see “Managed by SOU” on the sign-in page.

Picture of the google sign in page with emphasis on the managed by sou label located under the prompt to sign into your chromebook but over the field in which one is being prompted to place their email or phone number into. There is also a learn more hyperlink next to the managed by sou.edu label.

 

How to update without signing in.

 

  • If you would like to do more you can update WITHOUT signing in.

  • Click the Browse as Guest button.

Picture of the sign in page but with the emphasis shifted to the bottom left there are two buttons. One that states that you can shut down the computer but the other that prompts you to browse as a guest, which is highlighted as the selection to choose in the article.

  • Search for Settings >> About ChromeOS >> Check for Update.

Picture of the update page under settings and under the about chrome os side menu.

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