Chrome Enterprise Partner

Windows to ChromeOS Migration

Move your fleet off Windows and onto ChromeOS, with a readiness assessment that proves every app has a path first. Lower endpoint TCO, verified-boot security and cloud-native management, with zero guesswork.

Windows to ChromeOS migration
Quick answer

Yes, you can migrate from Windows to ChromeOS. Codimite, a Chrome Enterprise Partner, starts with a ChromeOS Readiness assessment that maps every Windows application to a web app, PWA, VDI session or local equivalent, so you know exactly which roles are ready before any device changes. We then pilot, remediate the gaps, enrol and deploy the fleet, and drive adoption, cutting endpoint cost and ransomware exposure while keeping your people productive.

Why migrate

Why teams move from Windows to ChromeOS

Security by design

Verified boot, OS-level sandboxing, read-only system partitions and automatic background updates mean no traditional executable malware surface and far lower ransomware risk.

Lower endpoint TCO

Less imaging, patching and helpdesk overhead; cheaper hardware; and ChromeOS Flex can repurpose existing Windows or Mac devices instead of refreshing them.

Fast boot & less downtime

Devices start in seconds and update in the background, so users lose less time to maintenance and reboots.

Cloud-native management

The Google Admin console manages the whole fleet from anywhere, policies, apps and updates pushed centrally, no on-prem imaging infrastructure.

Web-first reality

Most modern work already lives in the browser, so the migration friction is smaller than most IT teams expect once the app inventory is mapped.

What we assess

What we assess and migrate

Area What we do Notes
Application compatibility Classify every app: web / PWA / VDI / local The gating step, each app gets a remediation path before the user moves
User profiles Identity, bookmarks, settings, sign-in Mapped to your IdP / SSO (Google, Entra, Okta)
Policies Device & user policies in the Admin console Re-create Group Policy intent in Chrome Enterprise
Peripherals Printers, scanners, badge readers, headsets Driver/compatibility check; alternatives where unsupported
Windows-only desktop apps VDI (Citrix/Horizon) or app streaming (e.g. Cameyo) CAD and specialist Win-only software handled here
Hardware ChromeOS Flex eligibility check Repurpose existing devices where eligible

The application inventory drives scope and timeline, we confirm it up front with the ChromeOS Readiness Tool.

Our process

Our Windows to ChromeOS migration process

  1. 1

    Readiness assessment

    We inventory every application, peripheral and profile with the ChromeOS Readiness Tool and classify each as web, PWA, VDI or local.

  2. 2

    Pilot

    A representative group of roles moves first to validate app paths, peripherals and the day-to-day experience.

  3. 3

    App remediation

    We close the gaps, stand up web/PWA equivalents, wire VDI or app streaming for Windows-only software, and confirm peripherals.

  4. 4

    Enrol & deploy

    Devices are enrolled into Chrome Enterprise and policies pushed from the Admin console, in waves, using V-Launcher to surface the right apps per role.

  5. 5

    Validate

    We confirm every migrated role has working apps, peripherals and access before sign-off.

  6. 6

    Adoption

    Training, quick-reference guides and hypercare support drive confident adoption.

Why Codimite

Why Codimite for your ChromeOS migration

ChromeOS migration is a core Codimite practice, delivered as a Chrome Enterprise Partner: our own ChromeOS Readiness Tool makes the migration evidence-based, V-Launcher surfaces the right apps per role, and we flag honestly which roles need VDI or should stay on Windows.

Get a Quote
  • Chrome Enterprise Partner. ChromeOS migration is a core Codimite practice, not a side service.

  • ChromeOS Readiness Tool. Our own tooling inventories and classifies your Windows app estate so the migration is evidence-based, not optimistic.

  • V-Launcher. Our app-surfacing layer gives each role the right web, PWA and virtualized apps from day one on ChromeOS.

  • Honest scoping. We flag the roles that need VDI or should stay on Windows, so nobody is migrated before their apps are ready.

FAQs

Windows to ChromeOS migration FAQ

Can I replace Windows with ChromeOS?

For most knowledge-worker, frontline, kiosk and call-centre roles, yes. The readiness assessment maps each app to a web, PWA, VDI or local path first; heavy Windows-only software is handled via VDI or app streaming.

What happens to my Windows applications?

Each app is classified and given a path, most move to the web or a PWA, some run via Citrix/Horizon or Cameyo, and a few may stay on a small Windows footprint. No app is assumed to "just work".

How long does it take?

Days for a pilot; two to eight weeks for a full fleet, driven by app-compatibility complexity and profile/peripheral count.

Is ChromeOS more secure than Windows?

Yes, verified boot, sandboxing, automatic updates and no traditional executable malware surface materially reduce endpoint and ransomware risk.

Can I reuse my existing hardware?

Often, ChromeOS Flex can convert eligible Windows/Mac devices to ChromeOS, extending device life.

Ready to move to ChromeOS?

Codimite, a Chrome Enterprise Partner, migrates your Windows fleet to ChromeOS with an evidence-based readiness assessment, app remediation, fleet enrolment and adoption support. Start with a free quote.

Get a Quote
"CODIMITE" Would Like To Send You Notifications
Our notifications keep you updated with the latest articles and news. Would you like to receive these notifications and stay connected ?
Not Now
Yes Please