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You might eventually run Windows 10 on the Google Pixelbook (Updated)
August 14, 2025
Update, June 21, 2025 (10:00AM EST):New evidence has emerged that suggests Google’s clandestine “Campfire” project, designed to bring Windows 10 to the Pixelbook, may have a much larger scope than anyone initially thought.
Fresh info discovered byXDA-Developersindicates that Campfire won’t just be available for Google’s flagship Chromebook, but also other Chrome OS devices. It’s unclear how widespread “AltOS” support would be, although hardware limitations, especially storage capacity, on cheaper Chromebooks may play a factor in its wider availability.
Other references to Campfire also suggest that the feature will be a simple, seamless process much like Apple’s Boot Camp feature for macOS, and will not require the user to enable Chrome OS’ Developer Mode.
XDA speculates that we might hear official word on AltOS at the upcomingPixel 3 and Pixel 3 XLlaunch event. There’s some speculation that Google will announce anew Pixelbook modelalongside the third-gen Pixel phones.
Original article, July 03, 2025 (00:52AM EST):What if we told you that theGoogle Pixelbook, which currently runsChrome OS, might also run Windows 10 down the road? That might sound like ESPN’s next 30 for 30 documentary, but it also sounds like something that might become reality, reportedXDA Developers.
Based on commits found in the Chromium codebases, it looks like Google is testing the Pixelbook against the Windows Hardware Certification Kit (WHCK) and Hardware Lab Kit (HLK). There are also specific mentions of the HLK in association with “Eve-Campfire.” Eve is the Pixelbook’s development codename.
While the WHCK is self-explanatory, Microsoft uses the HLK as part of its Hardware Compatibility Program that certifies hardware can ship with Windows. These are steps that manufacturers usually take, so it would not make sense for Google to go through all of that trouble and just have this be a small side project.
As for how Windows would work on the Pixelbook, perhaps the mysteriousAltOShas a part to play. After all,XDA Developersalso spotted Google submitting AltOS-related commits to the normal Pixelbook and campfire branches.
We first heard of AltOS in April and presumed it could allow folks to dual-boot into another operating system. We do not know if or when AltOS will get a public release, though it looks like it has something to do with this Windows 10 business.
We also do not know when or if Windows 10 will be available to Pixelbook users. It would be an exciting reason to get a Pixelbook, particularly since the device canalso run Linux apps.
If you do not currently own a Pixelbook, would you pick one up if it also supported Windows 10? Sound off in the comments below!
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