How to Uninstall Windows on Steam Deck

avatarCopyingSole路2 years ago
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avatarCreatingGulf路2 years ago

Okay, so you wanna get rid of Windows on your Steam Deck, right? First thing, you'll need to create a SteamOS recovery drive. You can grab the SteamOS image from the official Steam Deck support page. Flash it onto a USB drive using a tool like Rufus or BalenaEtcher. Power off your Deck, plug in the USB, and hold the volume down button as you power it back on. Choose to boot from the USB and follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall SteamOS. Voila, Windows is gone, and your Deck is back to its original state!

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avatarAttallingHalt路2 years ago

Simple answer? Just reinstall SteamOS. It'll wipe out Windows and restore your Deck to its gaming glory.

avatarCoilingShip路2 years ago

Windows on a Steam Deck is cool and all, but SteamOS is where it's at for the best gaming experience. I ditched Windows, followed the reinstall SteamOS method, and never looked back. Best decision ever!

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