Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Boot from a microSD card or USB driveīefore actually installing Windows on the Steam Deck, I recommend you boot from a microSD card or USB drive first. You can still install Windows 11 with the instructions below, but you may not receive Windows updates. Windows 11 requires TPM, and the Steam Deck doesn't have that enabled. The latter will keep the original SteamOS install intact.īefore diving in, keep in mind that Windows 11 isn't technically supported on the Steam Deck. We're going to show you how to do a full installation to the SSD, as well as how to boot to Windows from a microSD card. Windows isn't perfect on the Steam Deck, but installing the OS (or booting from it with a microSD card) can help turn the Steam Deck into a laptop replacement. USB thumb drive with at least 32GB of space UHS-1 microSD card with at least 32GB of space Another option for a boot manager is rEFInd which may offer even more flexibility. Please read everything at the link before beginning and follow the instructions carefully. This lets you select between more than one OS, or Windows and SteamOS most typically on the Steam Deck. Clover EFI has been used in the past to add bootable NVMe support to legacy systems. The process will be made easier if you are prepared and if you use our dock to streamline the process.Īnother option for dual booting is Clover EFI which is a graphical boot manager.
Take your time and buy any necessary accessories. The guide also includes tips and tricks useful for getting the most out of the system under Windows 11.
There are some good resources available for managing Windows on the Deck including a full install guide that answers common questions. Make sure to read through everything required before beginning the process and, of course, back up anything you might want to keep. This is particularly useful for aftermarket storage upgrades, if using our Rocket 2230 for instance, as 256GB+ is ideal for dual-booting. The GParted ISO is required if you intend to dual-boot as it enables you to partition the internal storage. To prepare, you will need a USB flash drive with sufficient storage, generally at least 8GB, a method of attaching it to the Deck through USB-C such as with a hub, access to the drivers above, the Windows ISO/image for Windows 10/11, and software to prepare the drive for booting such as balenaEtcher. Some compatibility issues may arise and older drivers could be useful in some cases. As the Deck is based on an AMD APU, there are Windows drivers available from Valve to get everything working. Using Windows has some benefits for ease of use and gaming but it is not the preferred way to use the device. However, it is possible to run Windows on the device, either alone or in a dual-/multi-boot configuration. By default, Valve’s Steam Deck uses SteamOS which is a Linux-based operating system.
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