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title: "Can I run different programs and apps on a Chromebook?"  
description: "Can I run different programs and apps on a Chromebook?"  
author: "Sanjay Goenka"  
published: 2022-05-10  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/97269/can-i-run-different-programs-and-apps-on-a-chromebook  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["troubleshooting", "chromebook"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# Can I run different programs and apps on a Chromebook?

Can I run different [programs](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/157528/how-exceptions-can-be-handled-in-sql-server-programs) and [apps](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/85717/the-best-free-reading-apps-for-book-lovers) on a Chromebook?

## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

- If you can't find an app that meets your needs on the web, all **Chromebooks can run Android apps** from the Google Play Store, which has over 250 million apps.
- For Chrome OS, use CrossOver.
- Start typing the name of the programme you want in the Search Applications box. Names will be suggested by CrossOver. To get started, click Install on the appropriate one.
- CrossOver will now download and install the appropriate files from the internet, depending on the programme.
- Follow the installation steps as you would for any other Windows programme.
- Change the target folder only if necessary! You are correct, Chrome OS does not contain a 'C:Program FilesPaint.NET' directory, but leave it as is. In CrossOver, changing the destination folder frequently produces issues.
- Once the process is complete, you'll notice Installation Completed. Even though you can see a prompt for I don't start the application yet.

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