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title: "Can a Chromebook do everything that a Windows laptop can?"  
description: "Can a Chromebook do everything that a Windows laptop can?"  
author: "Sanjay Goenka"  
published: 2022-05-10  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/97263/can-a-chromebook-do-everything-that-a-windows-laptop-can  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["troubleshooting", "chromebook"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# Can a Chromebook do everything that a Windows laptop can?

Can a Chromebook do everything that a [Windows](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/166/windows-api) laptop can?

## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

- **Chromebooks** are a tempting alternative for the budget-conscious, especially if you need a new [**computer**](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94926/why-won-t-my-computer-open-pdf-files-how-can-i-fix-it) that you can carry with you wherever you go. It's important to remember that comparing a laptop to a Chromebook isn't an apples-to-apples comparison. Apart from pricing, the operating system is the most significant distinction. If you're used to Windows or MacOS, Google's Chrome operating system might not have all of the features you require.
- Chrome OS was essentially Google's Chrome web browser when it first launched. For people who are used to operating systems like Windows and Mac, the average Chromebook appears to be nothing more than a laptop that runs a web browser.

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**Read More: [What is so special about Chromebooks?](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/97262/what-is-so-special-about-chromebooks)**


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