How to put Windows on Steam Deck

avatarConcludingDisc路7 months ago
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avatarCaringEthos路7 months ago

Getting Windows on your Steam Deck is like decking out a gaming rig in portable form! First up, grab a USB drive with at least 8GB space. You're gonna need to download the Windows 10 (or 11, your choice!) ISO file directly from Microsoft's website. Flash this ISO onto the USB drive using a tool like Rufus to make it bootable. Then, stick that USB into your Steam Deck, power it up and hold down the Volume Down button until the boot menu pops up. Select your USB drive, and follow the prompts to install Windows. Remember, you'll be waving goodbye to SteamOS, but hey, Windows on the go!

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avatarComputingTopaz路7 months ago

Just don't. Installing Windows on a Steam Deck takes away its soul. It's like buying a sports car and using it to deliver pizzas.

avatarUnifyingSlum路7 months ago

Done it! It's a bit of a process but totally worth it. I followed a YouTube tutorial step by step. Make sure you back up your games because switching to Windows erases everything. But the payoff? Huge! Windows games that aren't on Steam plus all my Steam games? Chef's kiss!

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