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Additional Chrome Help

Installing Chrome Browser Extensions

The district has approved several Chrome extensions for students and teachers to use on district devices. To use these extensions, please follow these steps:

  1. Open the Chrome Web Store on your district device.
  2. Search for the extension you want to add. Find and select the extension from the list.
  3. In the upper right corner of your screen, select the option "Add to Chrome". This will install the extension for you to use at any time in the Chrome browser. To enable an extension after it has been installed, find the small puzzle icon in the upper right side of your browser window near your login icon.
  4. Many extensions will include a “How To” video with useful information on how to use it.

Steps to clear browser cookies and cache in Google Chrome

  1. Click the three dots at the right-side corner of the browser.
  2. Hover or select the "History" option from the drop-down menu.
  3. A second, smaller menu will show to the left. Select the "History" option from that menu.
  4. A new window will open. On the left-side click "Clear browsing data".
  5. The new window below will display, change the time range to “All Time”. Keep all options checked.
  6. Then click “Clear Data” to clear the existing browser cache and cookies.

Chromebook Power Washing Instructions

  1. Power on the Chromebook / Sign out of any user account
  2. Press and Hold Ctrl + Alt + Shift + r (The device may restart. This is normal)
  3. Select Powerwash from the Reset this Chromebook screen
  4. Select Continue from the confirmation powerwash screen (The device will restart and start the powerwash process)
  5. Once the powerwash process is complete, you will see a “Welcome to your Chromebook”, select Get started
  6. Connect to a wireless network (If you’re home, please connect to your home wireless network. If you’re at school, please connect to “CDSD WiFi”)
  7. Once you get a “Enterprise enrollment complete” screen, select Done

 

If at any point, it asks to sign into a Google account to complete enrollment, please use your student email address and password. Example: 20johns@students.cdschools.org

If you have any issues during the powerwash process, or if you get a Recovery screen, please contact the CDSD Service Desk at 717-346-9452 or email servicedesk@cdschools.org