You can install and use Linux desktop applications on your Chromebook using the Linux Development Environment. However, it adds extra load to your device, which might reduce the performance of your Chromebook if you have limited resources to run it.
If you no longer need the Linux development environment on your Chromebook to install Linux applications, or if you’re not using Linux apps at all, you can uninstall it to improve your device’s performance. Removing it can free up valuable system resources and improve your Chromebook’s performance if you no longer use it.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to remove the Linux development environment on your Chromebook:
How to Remove Linux Development Environment from Chromebook
Before removing Linux, ensure you back up any important data stored in the Linux files folder on your Chromebook. Removing the Linux Development Environment will permanently delete all Linux applications and the data in your Linux files folder.
Once your data is safely backed up, follow these steps:
1. Click on the App Launcher icon.
2. Look for the Settings application and open it.
3. In the settings window, scroll down and click on the About ChromeOS option.
4. Look for the Developers section.
5. Click on the Linux development environment settings option.
6. Scroll down and find the option Remove Linux development environment.
7. Click on Remove.
8. A confirmation window will pop up. Confirm the action by clicking Delete. This will remove all Linux applications and data from your Chromebook.
Once the removal process is complete, click on the clock with the battery icon. Select the power button and click on Restart.
This will ensure that all Linux applications and their data are completely removed from your device.
Conclusion
Removing the Linux Development Environment can be beneficial in several ways. First, it can improve performance by freeing up valuable storage and processing power, allowing your Chromebook to run more smoothly.
Additionally, if you’re not using Linux, removing it simplifies the interface by decluttering your settings and app launcher, making your Chromebook easier to navigate.
