If you use a Chromebook, we’ll show you how to install and run different Minecraft editions on your device. This tutorial covers device requirements, installation instructions, and troubleshooting fixes for issues you might encounter when installing/playing Minecraft on your Chromebook.

Install Minecraft: Bedrock Edition

Minecraft has an official app for Chromebooks or ChromeOS devices in the Google Play Store for $19.99. The app supports access to Minecraft Minecraft, Minecraft Realms, and cross-device play with your friends.

Your Chromebook must meet the minimum device requirements to install “Minecraft: Bedrock Edition” from the Play Store.

Here are recommended hardware and software requirements for the “Minecraft: Bedrock Edition” app:

• Operating System: ChromeOS 111
• Processor (CPU): AMD A4-9120C, Intel Celeron N4000, Intel 3865U, Intel i3-7130U, Intel m3-8100Y, Mediatek Kompanio 500 (MT8183), Qualcomm SC7180 or better.
• System Architecture: 64-bit (x86_64, arm64-v8a)
• Memory (RAM): 4 GB or higher
• Storage: 1 GB or higher.

We recommend updating your Chromebook to the latest version before installing Minecraft.

You might be able to download or install “Minecraft: Bedrock Edition” on low-end/budget Chromebooks that don’t meet these requirements. However, note that the app’s performance on these devices may not be smooth or optimal.

Try the following in-game and out-of-game performance optimization tips if you’re having trouble running the Bedrock version of Edition on your Chromebook.

• Turn off fancy bubbles and leaves.
• Disable smooth lighting and fancy graphics.
• Reduce render distance and particle render distance.
• Turn off beautiful skies and render clouds.
• Close unneeded apps running on your Chromebook.

Although you don’t need a Microsoft account to play Minecraft offline on your Chromebook, you must sign in to Microsoft to connect to Realms servers.

Install Minecraft: Java Edition

Minecraft: Java Edition runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux devices. You can run this Minecraft version on Chromebooks with the Linux development environment enabled.

If your device isn’t Linux-enabled, head to Settings > Advanced > Developers > Linux development environment > Turn on, and follow the installation prompts.

For detailed instructions, refer to our comprehensive tutorial on installing Linux distros on Chromebook.

After enabling the Linux environment, connect your Chromebook to the internet, and follow these steps to install Minecraft: Java Edition.

1. Download the Minecraft Debian/Ubuntu installation file from Minecraft’s website.

2. Save the file to your Chromebook’s Linux files folder when prompted.

3. Open the Linux files folder in the Files app and double-click the Minecraft.deb file you downloaded. Alternatively, right-click the file and select Install with Linux.

4. Select the Install button to proceed.

5. Monitor the installation process in the status area and select Launch to open Minecraft.

You can also launch the Minecraft app from your Chromebook’s app drawer. Press the Search key, open the Linux apps folder, and select Minecraft Launcher.

6. Sign in with your Microsoft or Mojang account.

7. Open the “Minecraft: Java Edition” tab and select Play Demo to download the demo version or select Buy Now to purchase the full version (costs $26.95).

Update your Chromebook’s Linux packages if you have trouble running or installing Minecraft’s Java Edition.

Open your Chromebook’s Linux Terminal, paste sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y in the console, and press Enter.

Update and reboot your Chromebook if the Minecraft: Java Edition installation still doesn’t work. Open your Chromebook Settings menu, select About ChromeOS on the sidebar, and select Restart.

Try reinstalling the Minecraft Debian file when your Chromebook comes back on. Contact your Chromebook manufacturer if you still can’t install Minecraft or other Linux apps.

Install Minecraft: Education Edition

“Minecraft: Education Edition” is designed for parents, educators, IT admins, camps, clubs, non-profits, and educational organizations to provide students with game-based learning. It includes hundreds of ready-to-teach creative challenges, lessons, tutorials, and other resources for students.

You need a Minecraft: Education Edition license to install and run “Minecraft: Education Edition” on your school/student’s Chromebook. The license costs $5.04/user per year for eligible educational institutions and $12/user per year for non-eligible institutions. For more information, refer to Minecraft’s support article on Purchasing Options for Minecraft Education Licenses.

The “Minecraft: Education Edition” app requires Chromebooks with ChromeOS version 83 (or later), 4GB RAM or higher, and 1 GB free hard drive space (or more). You can install the app on your school or work Chromebook via Google Play Store.

Open the Google Play Store, search for “minecraft education,” and select Install on the Minecraft Education app page.

Launch the app and sign in with your school or organizational account. You can also take a demo lesson without signing in.

Contact your school or work administrator if you have issues installing or running Minecraft: Education Edition on your Chromebook.

Play “Minecraft Classic”

Minecraft Classic is one of the earliest versions of the sandbox game. You can play Minecraft Classic alone or with up to nine people for free via any web browser.

Minecraft Classic is only available in Creative Mode with limited inventory items (32 blocks). All you can do is place/mine blocks, create tunnels, chat with other players, and navigate the game location.

1. Visit classic.minecraft.net in Google Chrome or any browser on your Chromebook.
2. Wait while your browser loads the game, enter a preferred username, and select Start.

3. Want to play with your friends? Copy and share the link and wait for them to join in. All they need to play is to open the link in their browser and create a unique username.

Your friends or other players can join the game via any web browser on a Mac, Windows PC, or Chromebook.

Play Minecraft on Chromebook

Installing Minecraft on ChromeOS devices is an easy task. However, the Bedrock and Java editions are resource-intensive, and you might have issues running them on low-end Chromebooks. Contact your device administrator if you can’t install or run Minecraft on a school or work-issued Chromebook.

The troubleshooting steps recommendations below should help restore the Teams Meeting add-in to Outlook.

1. Install the Microsoft Teams App

You might not find the Teams Meeting option in Outlook if the Microsoft Teams desktop client isn’t installed on your PC.

Sign in to an administrator account on your PC and install Microsoft Teams from the Microsoft Store or Microsoft website. Afterward, open Teams and sign in to the same Microsoft account linked to the Outlook app.

Open Outlook on your computer and check if the Teams Meeting option is now available in the Outlook Calendar tab. Update your PC’s Outlook app if the add-in is still missing or doesn’t work.

2. Reopen Microsoft Outlook and Teams

Restarting the Microsoft Outlook and Teams applications can restore the missing Teams Meeting add-in and fix other malfunctions.

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Windows Task Manager.
2. Select Microsoft Outlook and select End task on the top menu.

Alternatively, right-click Microsoft Outlook and select End task.

3. Next, right-click Microsoft Teams and select End task.

4. Wait a few seconds and reopen Microsoft Teams before Outlook. Afterward, restart Microsoft Outlook in normal user mode (not as administrator) and check if you can access the Teams Meeting add-in.
5. Press the Windows key, type “outlook” in the search box, and select Open below the Outlook app.

3. Install a Compatible Outlook Version

The Teams Meetings add-in is available in Outlook 2013 and newer versions. If Teams Meeting isn’t showing in Outlook, verify the version of your Outlook client before troubleshooting further.

1. Open Outlook and select File in the top-left corner.

2. Select Office Account on the sidebar and select About Outlook.

3. Check the title bar of the pop-up window for your Outlook app version. If you have Outlook 2010 or older, install Outlook 2013 or newer versions.

4. Update Outlook

Installing the latest version of Outlook can restore missing features and fix other Outlook malfunctions. Connect your computer to the internet and follow these instructions.

1. Open Outlook and select File in the top-left corner.

2. Select Office Account in the bottom-right corner of the File menu.

3. Open the “Update Options” drop-down menu and select Update Now.

4. Wait while the Microsoft Office Click-to-Run agent checks for Outlook updates. Select Yes to download available updates.

5. You’ll get a prompt to save your work and close Outlook to apply downloaded updates. Select Continue to proceed.

6. Close the “Updates were installed” window, restart Outlook, and check if the “Teams Meeting” add-in appears in the Calendar tab.

5. Re-register the Teams Add-in DLL File

The “Microsoft.Teams.AddinLoader.dll” file helps the Teams Meeting add-in work smoothly in Outlook. Re-registering this Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file can restore the Teams Meeting add-in to your Outlook application.

It’s a lengthy but straightforward process. Close Microsoft Teams and Outlook and follow the steps below to re-register the “Microsoft.Teams.AddinLoader.dll” file.

1. First, you need the path/location of the Microsoft.Teams.AddinLoader.dll file on your PC. Open the File Explorer (Windows key + E), select View on the top menu, choose Show, and select Hidden items.

2. Select This PC or Local Disc (C:) on the sidebar and open the Users folder.

3. Open the folder named after the account you’re signed into.

4. Next, head to AppData > Local > Microsoft > TeamsMeetingAddin.

5. Open the folder with numbers and decimal points.

6. Open the x86 folder if you have a 32-bit PC or the x64 folder if your PC is 64-bit. See 4 Ways To Tell If You’re Using 32-Bit Or 64-Bit Windows.

7. You should find the “Microsoft.Teams.AddinLoader.dll” file in this folder. Copy the file path in the File Explorer’s address bar.

8. Open the Start menu, type cmd in the search box, and select Run as administrator below the Command Prompt app.

9. Type cd, press the Spacebar, paste the Microsoft.Teams.AddinLoader.dll file path (see step #7) and press Enter. The command should look like the one below.

cd C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\TeamsMeetingAddin\1.0.23034.3\x64

10. Next, paste regsvr32 Microsoft.Teams.AddinLoader.dll on the following line and press Enter.

You should see a “DllRegisterServer in Microsoft.Teams.AddinLoader.dll succeeded.” message on your screen.

11. Select OK, close the Command Prompt window, and check if the Teams Meeting option is now available in Outlook.

6. Run the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant

The Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant (SaRA) is a utility that automatically diagnoses and fixes Office and Office 365 apps, Outlook, and Windows issues. SaRA can help register the Teams Meeting add-in in the Outlook app.

Save any open email message in Outlook, close the Outlook app, and follow the steps below.

1. Download the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant setup file from Microsoft’s website and install it on your computer.
2. Type “sara” in the Windows Search box and open the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant.

3. Accept the tool’s terms (select I agree) to proceed.

4. Choose Outlook on the product list and select Next to continue.

5. Choose The Teams meeting option isn’t shown or the Teams Meeting add-in doesn’t load in Outlook and select Next.

6. Choose Yes when asked if you’re troubleshooting the affected machine and select Next to proceed.

7. Wait while the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant checks your Outlook app. If Outlook is running on your PC, save open messages, and close the app before performing recommended troubleshooting steps.

8. Launch Outlook when you see a “The Teams Meeting add-in for Outlook has been successfully registered” message. Return to the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant and select No if Outlook still doesn’t have the Teams Meeting add-in.

Follow the links on the next page for additional troubleshooting suggestions.

7. Enable the Teams Meeting Add-In

If you don’t see the Teams Meeting add-in, check that it is active, installed, and enabled in your Outlook app.

1. Open Microsoft Outlook and select File in the top-left corner.

2. Select Options on the sidebar.

3. Open the Add-ins tab on the sidebar and locate Microsoft Teams Meeting Add-in for Microsoft Office. You should see the Teams Meetings option in Outlook if the add-in is in the “Active Application Add-ins” section.

Proceed to step #4 if the add-in is in the “Inactive Application Add-ins” or “Disabled Application Add-ins” section.

4. Set the “Manage” drop-down menu to COM Add-ins and select the Go… button.

5. Select the checkbox next to Microsoft Teams Meeting Add-in for Microsoft Office and select OK.

Restart Microsoft Outlook and check if the Teams Meeting add-in is now available in the Calendar tab.

8. Sign Out of Microsoft Teams

Microsoft recommends reconnecting your account to the Teams app if you have trouble using the Teams Meeting add-in in Outlook.

Close Outlook on your computer and follow the steps below.

1. Open Microsoft Teams, select your profile icon in the top-right corner, and select Sign Out.

2. Select Sign Out on the pop-up to proceed.

Reopen the Microsoft Teams app and sign in to your Microsoft account. Afterward, launch Outlook and check if the Teams Meeting add-in is visible in the Calendar tab.

9. Reboot Your Computer

Restart your computer if the issue persists after trying the troubleshooting steps above—close Outlook and other apps before rebooting your PC to avoid losing unsaved data.

Open the Start menu (press the Windows key), select the Power icon, and choose Restart.

Get in Touch With Microsoft Support

Contact Microsoft Support if none of these workarounds restore the Teams Meeting add-in to your Outlook app.

You might also want to remove Linux from your Chromebook if you’re giving it away or trying to free up storage space. This tutorial covers steps for removing different Linux distros from Chromebooks.

Note: Removing the Linux development environment will uninstall Linux applications and delete data (files and folders) from your Chromebook. Back up any important file to Google Drive or an external drive before removing Linux.

How to Remove Linux Beta (Crostini) from Chromebook

If you installed Google’s Linux environment (Crostini) through your Chromebook’s settings menu, follow the steps below to turn it off.

1. Open your Chromebook’s Settings app, expand the Advanced drop-down menu, and select Developers.
2. Select Linux development environment.

3. Select the Remove button on the “Remove Linux development environment” row. Restart your Chromebook to complete the operation.

Reduce Linux Beta Storage

ChromeOS allows you to allocate or adjust how much disk space the Linux environment consumes on your Chromebook. If you intend to remove Linux from your Chromebook to free up storage space, reducing the storage allocation is a better workaround.

1. Go to Settings > Device and select Storage management. Check the “Linux storage” row to see how much disk storage is allocated to your Linux on your Chromebook.

2. Select or tap Linux storage and select Change on the “Disk size” row.

You can also access this page through Settings > Advanced > Developers > Linux development environment > Change.

Wait 1-2 minutes for ChromeOS to load your Chromebook’s Linux data.

3. Use the slider to adjust Linux’s disk allocation and select Resize.

Reboot your Chromebook and repeat these steps if you get an “Error loading data” error message.

How to Remove Ubuntu Linux (Crouton) on Your Chromebook

If you installed Ubuntu using a Crouton file, follow the steps below to remove the Linux environment from your Chromebook.

1. Press Ctrl + Alt + T to open the Chrome OS developer shell—also called Crosh.

2. Type shell in the terminal window and press Enter.
3. Next, type cd /usr/local/chroots and press Enter.
4. Type sudo delete-chroot * and press Enter.
5. Finally, type sudo rm -rf /usr/local/bin in the terminal and press Enter.

Running these commands will delete all Crouton chroot environments from your Chromebook.

Powerwash or Factory Reset Your Chromebook

Factory reset your Chromebook if you can’t remove Linux using the methods above. Performing a factory reset erases everything on your Chromebook, including any Linux distribution/environment. We recommend backing up important files to Google Drive before resetting your Chromebook.

Use Chromebook Recovery Utility to recover your Chromebook if it glitches after removing Linux and performing a factory reset. Recovering your Chromebook reinstalls ChromeOS and removes Linux and other operating systems. Refer to our tutorial on using the Chromebook Recovery Utility for step-by-step instructions.

We recommend shutting down your Chromebook a couple of times weekly for optimum performance. Doing so refreshes ChromeOS and clears out unnecessary background processes hogging system resources. Try other troubleshooting recommendations below to speed up a slow Chromebook.

1. Close Unneeded Applications

Closing unused or unneeded applications will free up memory for other apps and system services to run smoothly.

Use the Diagnostics app to check how much free memory your Chromebook has at any given time.

Press Ctrl + Search + Esc to open the Diagnostics app. Select System on the sidebar and check the “Memory” section for your Chromebook’s real-time memory usage.

Close applications you aren’t using if your Chromebook’s available memory is running low.

Close Applications from the Shelf

Right-click the app icon on your Chromebook’s shelf and select Close.

Close Applications via Task Manager

Follow the steps below to close applications using the ChromeOS Task Manager.

1. Use the Search + Esc keyboard shortcut to open the Task Manager.

Alternatively, open Chrome, tap the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner, and select More Tool > Task Manager.

2. Select the app you want to close and select the End process button.

You can close multiple apps simultaneously in the Task Manager. Press and hold the Ctrl, select the apps you want to close, and select the End process button.

Note: You can’t close or terminate the Google Chrome browser via the Task Manager. Task Manager grays out the “End process” button when you select “Browser.”

2. Close Unneeded Browser Tabs

Web browsers run every tab you open as individual sub-processes. Each tab/process uses your Chromebook’s memory to stay running. The more browser tabs you open, the more RAM your browser uses, and the less memory available for other applications.

If you use a mid-range or budget Chromebook with 8GB RAM or less, closing unneeded or open tabs will reduce your browser’s memory footprint and help your device run faster.

3. Update, Disable, or Uninstall Browser Extensions

Extensions can also hog your Chromebook’s memory and cause it to run slowly. Use Chrome’s Task Manager to check your browser extensions’ memory footprint and disable or remove extensions consuming excessive RAM.

1. Press Search + Esc to launch the Task Manager.

2. Check the memory footprints of tasks with an “Extension:” suffix. Terminate extensions using an unreasonably high amount of memory and update all Chrome extensions.
3. Select the extension and select the End process button.

4. Next, type chrome://extensions in Chrome’s address bar and press Enter.
5. Toggle on Developer mode in the top-right corner and select the Update button.

You should see an “Extensions updated” message in the bottom-left corner when Chrome updates all extensions. Disable/uninstall the extension (see next step) if it continues to hog system resources or slow down your Chromebook.

6. Toggle off the extension to deactivate it or select Remove to uninstall the extension from Chrome.

4. Check for Memory Issues

The Chromebook Diagnostics app has a memory test tool that diagnoses hardware-related issues or damages to your device’s memory. Run a memory test if your Chromebook continues running slowly after a reboot or closing all apps.

Close all applications and follow the steps below to run the memory test.

1. Press the Search or Launcher key, type diagnostics in the search bar, and select the Diagnostics app.

Alternatively, type chrome://diagnostics in Google Chrome’s address bar, and press Enter.

You can also use the Ctrl + Search + Esc keyboard shortcut to open the Chromebook Diagnostics app.

Note: The Diagnostics app is available on Chromebooks running ChromeOS v90 or newer. Update your Chromebook if you don’t find Diagnostics in the app library.

2. Open the System tab on the sidebar, scroll to the “Memory” section, and select Run Memory test.

The memory test takes about 15-20 minutes. Your Chromebook’s memory is in good condition if the memory test tool displays a “Passed. Test succeeded.” result. Contact your Chromebook manufacturer for assistance if your device fails the memory test.

5. Free Up Storage Space

Your Chromebook’s performance and speed will deteriorate when low on storage space. Check your device’s storage status and ensure at least 20% of hard drive space is available.

Go to Settings > Device > Storage management to check your Chromebook’s storage status.

You’ll see files, browsing data, apps, extensions, and system data taking up your device’s storage.

Select Browsing data to review and clear Chrome’s browsing history, cached images, cookies, and other site data.

ChromeOS will redirect you to the Files app when you select My files. Move your files to an external storage device or Google Drive to free up internal/local storage space.

You should also consider uninstalling unneeded apps, reducing Linux disk size, and deleting offline files. Refer to our How to Free Up Space on Your Chromebook tutorial for more storage management tips.

6. Restart Your Chromebook

Rebooting your Chromebook can fix memory leaks, improve responsiveness, and resolve other issues causing it to slow down. Also, a system reboot is sometimes needed to install pending software updates.

Close all active applications or browser tabs before rebooting your Chromebook to avoid losing unsaved data.

1. Select the time or battery icon in the bottom corner of your Chromebook’s screen. You can also press Shift + Alt + S to access the status area.
2. Next, select the Power icon to shut down your Chromebook.

Alternatively, press and hold your Chromebook’s Power button for 3-5 seconds and select Shut Down on the power menu.

Wait 30 seconds for your Chromebook to shut down and press the Power button to turn it back on. Update your Chromebook’s operating system if it continues to run slowly.

7. Update Your Chromebook

Google rolls out new Chromebook features and bug fixes through ChromeOS updates. Chromebook automatically downloads software updates when connected to Wi-Fi, but you can also check for updates manually.

Go to Settings > About ChromeOS and select Check for updates or Restart to install a pending update.

8. Update Your Apps

Does your Chromebook freeze when using a specific app? That’s likely because the app is buggy, outdated, or incompatible with your Chromebook. Update the app from its settings menu or Google Play Store and check if that resolves the issue.

If you sideloaded the app, download and install the latest version from the developer’s website. Uninstall and reinstall the app if it continues to slow down your Chromebook.

9. Hard Reset Your Chromebook

Reset your Chromebook’s hardware if none of the troubleshooting steps above improves its performance. The hardware reset operation might delete some files in the “Downloads” folder. Move or back up important files to other folders or Google Drive.

Turn off your Chromebook and wait 30 seconds. Press and hold the Refresh button and tap the Power button once. Release the Refresh button when your Chromebook starts up.

You can also perform a hard reset by pressing and holding the Back + Refresh + Power buttons for 10-15 seconds.

If you use a Chromebook tablet, press its Volume Up + Power buttons for 10-15 seconds.

Some Chromebook models have a dedicated hardware reset button. Insert a paperclip or SIM card ejector in the hole on the base of the Chromebook to access the button.

Hold the paperclip in place, connect the Chromebook to a power source, and press the Power button.

10. Factory Reset (Powerwash) Your Chromebook

Resetting your Chromebook to factory settings will erase everything on your Chromebook—apps, profiles, downloads, screenshots, browser extensions, etc. Back up your Chromebook before power-washing it to avoid losing important files or data.

Contact an administrator to factory reset a school or work Chromebook. See our How To Powerwash (Factory Reset) Chromebooks tutorial for step-by-step instructions.

Contact your Chromebook manufacturer if a factory reset doesn’t improve its performance or responsiveness.

Zoom updates sometimes ship with new functionalities and fixes for bugs and other performance malfunctions. This tutorial will show you how to update Zoom on Chromebooks to the latest version.

Types of Zoom Updates

Three update categories are available for the Zoom app on Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac/macOS devices.

1. Mandatory Updates: You must install these updates before using Zoom on your device. They usually contain crucial security patches and bug fixes. If there’s a mandatory update for your device, you’ll get a prompt to install the update before using Zoom.

2. Optional Updates: These updates fix minor bugs and other performance issues. You can use Zoom on your device without installing an optional update.
3. Web-only Updates: These are updates with impending bug/performance fixes and beta features. Web-only updates are only available on Zoom’s website.

Update Zoom PWA for Chrome OS

Zoom has a progressive web application (PWA) for Chromebooks. It works like every other app installed from the Google Play Store but runs on the web. Progressive web apps are usually faster, more functional, and consume less storage than native apps.

You can only update the Zoom PWA through your Chromebook’s Play Store. Open this Zoom for Chrome page or search “Zoom PWA” in the Play Store and select the Update button.

Another way to update the Zoom PWA is to configure the Play Store to auto-update outdated applications. That way, your Chromebook automatically updates the Zoom PWA when there’s a new version in the Google Play Store.

1. Open the Play Store and select your profile picture in the top-right corner.

2. Select Settings at the bottom of the settings menu.

3. Expand the Network preferences drop-down menu and select Auto-update apps.

4. Choose Over any network and select OK.

How to Update Zoom Chrome Extension

If you installed Zoom on your Chromebook through the Chrome Web Store, follow the steps below to update the extension.

1. Close the Zoom app and open the Google Chrome browser. Type or paste chrome://extensions in the address bar and press Enter on your Chromebook’s keyboard.

Alternatively, select the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner, select More tools, and choose Extensions.

2. Toggle on Developer mode in the top-right corner.

3. Next, tap the Update button on the top menu to continue. That will update all your Chrome extensions, including Zoom.

You should see an “Updating…” pop-up in the bottom-left corner while Chrome updates your extensions.

The operation might take a couple of seconds or minutes, depending on the number of extensions installed in Chrome.

4. Open Zoom when you see an “Extensions updated” success message in the bottom corner.

Use the Latest Version of Zoom

Use the Zoom web client (sign in to Zoom in your web browser) if you still have trouble using or updating the Zoom app. Reboot your Chromebook or update its operating system and try updating Zoom again. Contact Zoom Support or uninstall and reinstall Zoom on your Chrome OS device if the issue persists.