Prime content, your video is the one that made me comprehend how to dual-boot and the necessity of adding the game to Steam as well to make the controllers work, thank you! ❤ Btw, what's the game at 02:30 ? Thank you!
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 I'm looking forward to it 🖖😀 thanks! My micro SD is arriving tomorrow, I see that you used a USB dongle to use a mouse to navigate through windows after installing it, do we need to use one or the touch screen or trackpad works fine to continue the setup and installation of the drivers? Thank you so much, sincerely this goodwill is what makes it all worth it.
@@rizzy2hype yeah, it’s a dual boot, SteamOS should still be there, unless you fully wiped SteamOS and just went with only Windows. Otherwise, with dual booting it can still function like it used to.
Superb tutorial, but just one critique… please reduce the background music by about 50% for future videos. It’s too loud and distracting at the current level when you’re talking!
Thanks bro. Yeah, others have mentioned this already. If you notice my more recent vids have a reduced volume for the background music. Appreciate the feedback
I have a potentialy silly question, but do you keep the external sd card in the slot in order to run the windows program, or can it be removed? Thanks ahead of time Dope video btw!
Thanks. BTW we have a revised video of the SD Card Dual Boot here.. ua-cam.com/video/PJ3Nzx2pkzs/v-deo.html. And to answer your question, the SD card must remain inserted while running Windows. If you remove it you will basically no dual boot. You can also try an internal SSD dual boot if you have a 256 GB or higher Steam Deck, which is what I prefer and recommend most. Here is our most recent internal dual boot tutorial video... ua-cam.com/video/IraA82T1bxE/v-deo.html
I don't have windows for my 512gb deck but for Playstation Remoteplay you can do that on Linux with Chiaki. I managed to get PS5 Remoteplay working 100% fine with no lag.
Yes, I have videos on Chiaki. I love Chiaki. I have managed to tweak the settings to get it close to the quality of the PS Remote Play app but there are still distortions from time to time. Nothing major though
You are supposed to change it to MBR instead of GPT *edit I have a Samsung Evo select and its fine. The type he's using was from a cell phone or something and it's not a very fast one. Get the one that's white with blue writing. The one Gardiner Bryant recommended
In the pinned comment we state that this is not the method we recommend for long term or regular use dual booting because it can accelerate wear and tear on the SD card. For long term dual booting or regular use we recommend partitioning the internal storage. Having said that I have used both methods with zero issues.
Just subbed, great video. Haven't got a steam deck yet, just doing research on whether or not to buy it. This video shows how to easily expand the steam deck experience 😁
Hey James, appreciate the sub. The Steam Deck is definitely worth it in my opinion. I love it, especially with Windows/SteamOS dual boot setup. Its amazing
Became the 1k sub on this video…great content really appreciate it. Actually was glad to see you boot up TD2 at the end…thats the exact game I want to play outside of emulation and my Steam library. Going to try via Proton 1st then follow your Windows guide to compare performance. Thanks again 👍🏾
Hey, thanks Rob. We definitely appreciate the support. We will have a huge announcement coming for those who helped us reach our first milestone of 1k subs here in the next couple of days. Stay tuned
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 when did you copy the stuff to the sd card I’m confused :( got my flash drive iso windows through Rufus & I’m stuck. Where does the thumb drive come in? Was I supposed to do this on the card instead? Thank you
Sorry I think I missed the part of the video, where did you install Windows on the SanDisk SD Card? I thought you installed Windows directly on the Steam Deck? I saw that at 10:26 you inserted your Samsung Evo but this contains the installation file, so where did you install the Windows onto during the setup? Would you give me a pointer to your video? Because I like this idea instead of Dual Booting directly on my Steam Deck's SSD.
Hey Andy, its around the 9:00 minute mark. We used Rufus to create a Windows to Go Image on the SD Card. That was the installation. Then we inserted the SD card into the Steam Deck and finalized the the process. Since Windows is installed on the SD Card itself and not the internal SSD, all that was necessary after creating the image was to finalize the process after the SD card was inserted.
After installing windows using the windows instillation tool and inserting the micro SD card (11:45 in video). I cant see my SD card showing... please help
howd you get the drivers onto the c:drive of that windows installation? Or can I put them on a flash drive and connect it to the usbc dongle and pull them that way?
maybe a dumb question but you did not mention it in the video when do I put all the drivers on the SD card? do I do it at the same time as the Rufus boot drive or after windows is installed on the steam deck?
I can't get Rufus to do the steamdeck recovery-2 process well! When the process is finishing, it makes me have multiple partitions (D:) (E:) (H:) (I:) and several windows pop up saying (D:) is not accessible. The volume does not contain a recognized file system. Make sure that all required file system drivers are located and that the volume is not corrupted. 😔 I real don’t know what i need to do. Can anyone tell me step by step what a need to do? Many thanks 🙏
Yes, I cover that in my WinDeck video. I included chapters so it is easy to find the part where I show how to set up the on screen keyboard. Here it is: ua-cam.com/video/3HbhYG7W6NE/v-deo.html
Thanks for the help. I got Windows 10 running but the only problem is that when I try to boot a game it opens then just close right away. Anyone else encounter this when trying to boot a game?
When using the SD card method Windows is installed on the SD card and can be run on multiple devices. It is not installed to a particular computer system. This is what is called 'Windows 2 Go'.
Hey Martin, for my SteamOS games I do. I have my Steam Deck SSD partitioned now so I use the internal storage for games that I play on Windows and the SD card for games that I play on SteamOS.
I've used Moonlight in the past on my phone connected to my RTX 3090 rig. Its something i'll probably cover in the future, but its not the best solution for playing Windows games on the Steam Deck for several reasons: Moonlight allows you to connect remotely to another PC running the game, which requires you to have another PC. For some, the Steam Deck is their only PC. Moonlight also requires an internet connection if you are away from home. The quality of the game will depend on the strength of the internet connection. If you are in a location with a crappy signal, the game quality will not be good. One thing Moonlight is good for is for streaming games from your gaming PC (for those that have one) with high graphics and high resolution and without taxing the Steam Deck's battery. That's the key benefit of Moonlight.
Can you make a tutorial video on how to remove dual boot and how to resize existing partition on steam os home i resize them both equal storage now i want more space on my steam os home. Thank you in advane! 😁
Yes, we actually covered everything you requested in the beginning of our SSD dual boot video. We show how to reimage the Steam Deck which is how you will erase the dual boot, and then we show how to resize the partition... ua-cam.com/video/ntvCVHP0AtY/v-deo.html
Thanks for the tutorial but at the stage where you put the SD card into the steam deck and hold volume down and the power button on the steam deck (11'30) it just still keeps booting into steam os as normal and not to the boot menu.. any idea what's going on? Also Rufus copied the windows files to the SD card but before putting in the steam deck are we also supposed to copy those 6 driver files to the SD card from your pc as well before hand (that wasn't mentioned in the tutorial)? Appreciate any feedback as I'm stuck at point unable to proceed any further.. thank you
So, you'll wanna make sure to hold Volume down plus power until you hear the chime and this should bring up the boot menu. As for the driver files I find it more convenient to copy them on the SD card after windows has been installed but this is just a matter of preference. Feel free to drop by our Discord if you continue to have issues. We are here to help
so whenever I turn off my steam deck and back on, it automatically boots into windows, how can I make it so it automatically boots into SteamOS without having to load the boot menu everytime?
When you set up the dual boot Windows becomes the primary OS and will automatically boot into Windows unless SteamOS is selected from the boot menu. If you want to stay in SteamOS most of the time it is better to put the Steam Deck to sleep rather than power it off. It will then boot straight into SteamOS when turning it back on. This is the only way I know to stay in SteamOS. Otherwise you will have to select SteamOS from the boot menu when powering it on.
Hey overkill. Great video! I have a dumb question. If I install Windows on my sd card and switch over to SteamOS, am I still able to save games from the steamOS on the sd card with windows on it. Thanks man.
Yes. you can if you partition the SD card. For example, if you have a 1 TB SD card and split it 50/50 you can have Windows on one partition and use the other partition as storage for games on SteamOS. Have a video showing how to do this: ua-cam.com/video/VVoodxlO3oA/v-deo.html
I tried to follow this but whenever I got to the point of creating Windows to Go using Rufus I always got an error message saying "ISO image extraction failure". I used the latest version of Rufus and the older version of Rufus but none seemed to work, tried GPT and MBR but still the same error every time. If anyone has a fix I'd appreciate it.
Exactly. All games are saved on the SD card while using Windows. The internal storage is unaffected while in Windows. Also, while in SteamOS the SD Card is unaffected. They are completely separate.
HI, Sorry for the Noob question, but if I'm understanding right all the windows install files and the game files will be on SD card? I'm thinking of using a dedicated SD card to run Destiny 2 through windows when my deck arrives> Anything I need to know about installing destiny 2 as it's aready installed on my main PC?
Yes, all files will be on the SD card. There's also the option of partitioning the internal SSD, which will allow Windows to run even faster. That is the current setup I'm running. Either will work though. Nothing really extra to add. Once you have windows installed, Destiny will work just like in a regular PC
Yes. I suggest a very fast SD card. Read/Write speeds close to 100 MB/s. Otherwise performance will suffer. Max Read/Write speed for the the SD Card slot on the Steam Deck is 104 MB/s. The best dual boot method is a partition on the internal SSD. I will be putting together a tutorial soon on how to do that.
Thank you for this video! I just purchased my steam deck and it’s arriving in the mail soon so I’m trying to figure out what I need to get in order to prep it once I get it in the mail. I’m not the most informed player when it comes to a lot of the technical terms and processes with gaming (I wasn’t even sure what SD card to get to run windows and had to research the differences) so this video is incredibly helpful! A lot of the games I’m planning on playing aren’t available on SteamOS and I want to add Windows 11 but I’m afraid of messing up the internal software by attempting a more complicated method, but this looks very straightforward and easy to swap between both systems. I wanted to ask you, do you have to get something like the Ankr hub for this process? I have a usb-c to SD card reader adapter that lets me plug in micro usb and regular usb at the same time. Would I be okay just using that for this process or would you say get the hub and use that? I also wanted to ask if I’d be able to use Rufus and download Windows on a Mac (I know shoot me 🥲) or is there something else you’d recommend doing this process on a Mac? Thank you again for such a good video! I subbed because I’ll keep watching your steam deck content in the future!
Hey, you're welcome Bianca. Yes, you could use the USB card reader for the entire process, actually. You can plug that into your PC, install Windows on it and then plug the SD Card into your Steam Deck. The Anker hub is really for being able to plug a keyboard and mouse into your Steam Deck to make the process easier, but its not required. As for RUFUS I think you can use it on a Mac, but the Windows Media Creation tool is a Windows app so i'm not sure if it will run on a Mac or not. Won't hurt to try though. I hope you enjoy your new Steam Deck and if you ever have questions feel free to ask. If I can help, I definitely will.
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 Hi! Thank you so much!!! I’ll give you an update once I get my deck and finish adding windows on it to, and let you know if things ended up working with Rufus
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 Update: I received my deck yesterday and after hours of tinkering, I got my deck to run windows using the method you showed in this video, and I used my Mac. For anyone else using a Mac to do this method, you can use Mac OS software to burn windows 10 or 11 on a portable usb, but the issue with the steam deck runs into the partition because it needs the NFTS setup, if you can figure out away around this you don’t need windows as I was able to get it loaded on my deck, but the right drivers were missing to get it to finish installing. After many hours I said fuck it and put Windows on my Mac using boot camp, and once that was ready, I just used this video exactly and I had great results!!! You are so awesome for sharing things like this, it was easy to follow along and hard to mess up.
I’m very confused on the very first step. Are you downloading everything on a PC first and then transferring to Steam Deck. Or are you going Microsoft website on Steam Deck desk top mode?
Yes. I downloaded all of the software needed on a PC. I installed Windows to the SD card itself and then inserted the SD card into the Steam Deck. We are using a version of Windows 10 called Windows20Go, which is not installed on the actual machine, but on the SD card directly and can be used on any machine. So, you could essentially transfer your Windows from PC to PC on an SD card. The method that we recommend for log-term use is the SSD partition method for those who have the 256/512 GB model Steam Decks.
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 Thank you for the fast response. I do have the 512 GB version Steam Deck. Partition method is your other video right when you need two flash drives?
So, by default it will boot into Windows if you just press the power button. To get into SteamOS, we hold down the Volume down + power until we hear the chime and then release. This will bring up the boot selection menu and then we choose SteamOS. If we want to stay in SteamOS we just put the device in sleep mode rather than powering it down completely.
Will this process have any effect on my deck's current install of SteamDeck OS? Or do I just swap my SD card back from this windows SD card to the SD card that I currently use with my steamdeck? Fyi I haven't done any install yet of windows. Im just running stock DeckOS
Results will vary based on the SD card. This is why we recommend dual booting from the internal storage for best performance. If you want to dual boot from an SD card, we recommend one that matches the speed of the SD card slot on the Steam Deck (around 100 MB/s). All SD cards are not equal. Drop by our Discord if you have further questions or need assistance with anything.
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 thanks for the reply. Another question. What OS will boot if I just press the power button? Can I change what boots up when I press the power button?
On my Steam Deck it usually boots into Windows. If I want to boot into SteamOS I just hold Volume Down and Power button until I hear the chime and then release. This will bring up the boot manager and then I select SteamOS. There might be a way to tell it to automatically boot into the OS of your choice without having to enter the boot menu, but I haven't figured that part out yet.
hey bro i had a problem after rufus created the boot drive on the sd card and i put it into the steam deck. start boot manager and it wasnt showing up. what did i do wrong. can you help me.
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 i think it was gpt didn't touch anything tho only windows to go and ran it i did it again and it worked thanks for the feedback. Only thing now is that i installed handheld companion and its update and after restart i got blue system diagnostics screen couldn't load back into windows
Hey Wolfy, sounds like your SD card is missing the necessary EFI files to make it bootable. Did you follow the steps carefully when creating Windows to Go on the SD card?
Is there no way to get windows running on sd card without a windows PC? Because all I have is my steam deck, I wouldn't exactly be looking to dual boot if I already had windows.
Hi!Just a noob question...The ntfs partition not will be kill the sdcard?I used same card like you in your video and the write process very slow 5Mb/s for me!
Although you can use an SD card for dual booting, for long-term use and for best performance we recommend partitioning the internal SSD and using the SD card for additional storage. Formatting as NTFS will not kill the SD card. We have a tutorial on the channel showing how to partition the internal storage for dual booting: ua-cam.com/video/ntvCVHP0AtY/v-deo.html
Thanks for this video, i followed the steps to installing windows but I’m not seeing the folder to install the drivers. Your folder seem to have all numbers. I can’t the files. What’s can I do? Thanks
@Hey Sir Dj Bob... No worries. You can power off the Steam Deck, remove the SD card and then insert your SD card into your PC. From there just drag and drop the drivers on the the SD card. You'll want to try and remember exactly where you dropped them. Then take the SD card and insert it back into your steam deck and they should be right where you placed them. I recommend extracting them into a folder on the PC before dragging the entire folder to the SD card. From there just follow the installation steps and you should be good to go.
I’m so close to understand this device. I installed windows 10 on SD and got everything working right & I switch back to steam os & now it erased steam os on the SSD. I’m obviously going to use a USB to reinstall, but any idea why that may have happened?
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 yeah that’s what happened haha. I think I got my bearings well now, but want to save a windows image & then split an sd card so half can work with steam os o nthe ssd
I’m not sure if I’m still able to dual boot I have one last question now that I got it done. So if I followed the instructions I do not have Steam on the card anymore or some thing, or can I still save games from the Steam sd card onto it. Doing the drivers now
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 ah damn wish I had seen that one haha. I gotta catch up on your videos One more q, do you know how I change the controls while I am in windows. because it is not popping up the keyboard when I have text boxes selected & I can’t type . If I have a 64 gig internal do you really think it’s worth going through that again, I think I will buy a terabyte card eventually but no rush
I'm using the ReplaceOSK keyboard on Win11. It is permanently in the app tray in the bottom right. When I need to type I click on it and it pops up. Search for ReplaceOSK. I may do a video on it soon. Join the discord. I'm more accessible there than here and respond quicker.
Yes. I use the official Playstation Remote Play app provided by Sony, but it only works on Windows. The Playstation app works across the internet, while Chiaki (SteamOS) mainly works across Wifi
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 do you have a video of how to setup the official PlayStation app? Sorry I just got my steam deck yesterday so this is all new to me.
You will have to install Windows first. I have some dual boot tutorials on the channel to show how to do that. I recommend the SSD partition method over the SD card method. From there you would download the PS Remote Play app the same as you would on a normal PC and it works exactly the same as on a PC, which also means that you will need the Playstation controller.
Now that I've installed Windows on the steam deck can I clear the SD card for space ? Or does everything need to remain on it, in other words is it required to boot every time. :(
If you are using the SD card method then Windows is installed on the SD card (not on the deck) and is needed to boot into Windows. If you want to have the entire SD card for space, then you will want to use the SSD method
Hey C M. Yes. The first part was done on a computer. We actually installed Windows on to an SD card rather than on to the Steam Deck itself, so 90% of the install process is on a PC and only the final steps take place on the Steam Deck. If you plan to use this method, first know that this method requires a very fast SD card, one that has a read speed and write speed that matches or comes close to the rated speed of the SD card on the Steam Deck, which is around 100 MB. You don't want to use any SD card, especially one that is slow because the performance will not be good. Also, this method can potentially lead to premature wear of the SD card because of the constant reading and writing by the OS. Having said that, I used this method myself and had no issues. I eventually switched to the internal SSD partition because the performance overall is much better and I won't have to worry about premature wear of my SD card down the road. You will need an SD card reader or a USB hub with an SD card slot to install Windows on the SD card. If you would also like to know more about the internal SSD method, here is the link to that tutorial: ua-cam.com/video/ntvCVHP0AtY/v-deo.html
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 okay cool thank you for the help. My usb c hub i use to play on my tv has a sd slot. So i would be able to load the sd card up with windows with the hub on a pc then transfer it to the steam deck correct?
Have a dumb question, if you turn on steam OS again by holding down the volume button and powering it to get to the boot menu does the steam OS allow you to go to desktop mode for steam OS? I'm just wondering, Also what happens if I remove the SD card Will it break the steam deck or will it just turn on steam OS
To get to the desktop of SteamOS you have to enter gaming mode first. That is the only way I know to get to desktop. If you remove the SD card it will be like a normal steam deck with just SteamOS installed. You will want to only remove it when you are not in Windows.
No setup needed to navigate the desktop mode. You can use the built-in track pads like a mouse to point and click. You can also use the touch screen. Or, you can use an external mouse and keyboard as well. So, there are several ways.
Both are easy, but I would say the SD card is slightly easier. Performance wise, the partition method has the edge as you are not limited by the read/write speeds of the SD card
Actually, I have seen this done. The SD card was formatted in the NTFS or BTRFS format. Then command line arguments are used to mount the SD card in SteamOS. This may also work with Windows installed on the SD card also. I have just come across this information, so once I have fully digested it and tested it I will make a video tutorial showing how it is done.
I just had a measly 32gig card laying around for this so it's packed already. Anyone know what all I can delete off it after everything's set up and done? Also, will it be able to recognize the game downloads from my internal drive on the deck or does the game have to be downloaded to the SD card with windows?
Hey Spencer, first I recommend using a much larger SD card if you want to go with the SD card method. At least 256 so you will have room for games. 32 GB will not be enough. You may also want to consider partitioning the internal drive if you have the 256 GB or higher Steam Deck. The performance will be better than running from an SD card and is better for long-term use. We have a video on that. SSD Dual Boot: ua-cam.com/video/ntvCVHP0AtY/v-deo.html To answer your other question, no. Windows will not see the games you have stored in SteamOS because Windows uses the NTFS file system and cannot access the EXT4 file system. Most people use SteamOS to play certain games and Windows to play certain games (games that don't run on SteamOS, like Call of Duty, Destiny, Fortnite, etc.). What you can do is partition the internal storage and then use an SD card to store the games for both operating systems. Here is a video on how to partition an SD card and share it between SteamOS and Windows. Dual Boot SD Card Sharing ua-cam.com/video/VVoodxlO3oA/v-deo.html Feel free to drop by our Discord if you have questions or need help following the tutorials.
From what I understand, if I try to run game pass games natively on the steam deck, I won't be able to use the build in controller unless they are launched through steam yeah? Is there a way to add the xbox game pass app to steam to pass through those controls?
Hey Brodie, actually you can run all of your games with full controller support without having to add them to Steam. I put out another video showing how to do this and its fairly easy to set up. Its called the SWICD method and here is the link to that tutorial: ua-cam.com/video/89Z_1y0DXhA/v-deo.html
12:04 new issue: when I select sd card to install, it says Recovery Your PC/Device needs to be repaired ... Press Enter to try again. Press F1 to enter Recovery Environment... Any idea?
Sounds like you may have selected 'Standard Windows Installation' rather than 'Windows to Go' in Rufus. It needs to be 'Windows to Go' . Basically you are installing Windows on the SD card itself. 90% of the install process takes place on the PC and only the finalization takes place on the Steam Deck. When you insert the SD card into the Steam Deck and boot up you should only be asked to select language, and a few other options. You should not see prompts to install or repair because it will already be installed on the SD card with a complete file system in tact. Check 9:31 in the video. You will see that I selected Windows to Go in RUFUS
Yes, you can switch between them by going into the boot menu. To access the boot menu, hold Volume down + power when booting and then release when you hear the chime and then select SteamOS. You only need to do this to boot into SteamOS or Windows
I haven't noticed any issues with battery drain while plugged in, so possibly. It charges while plugged and while playing. Still not as power efficient as SteamOS though. I will say that.
I just slapped a 1 TB SSD on the back of my deck with super tape, and I just plug it in anytime I need to put into windows. You'll destroy any SD card if you install windows on it.
I have heard that the SD card method can lead to premature wear of the SD card. I didn't have any issues using the SD Card method personally and so far I haven't heard of a single case from anyone who has tried that this has happened to either. Either way, we decided to switch to the internal SSD partition method for better performance and I have been recommending others to do the same. I may ever upgrade the internal SSD at some point to bring it up 4 or 5 TB
I thought when it’s dual boot when you turn on the steam deck you get two options steam os and windows, what if I want to run steam os? And do I have to use the as card every time I wanna run windows?
If you power on the unit with the SD card inserted it will go straight to Windows. To access the boot menu you will hold volume down + power until you hear the chime and then release and then it will give you the option to choose the operating system to boot into.
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 i started and fully downloaded windows to my steam deck with a 256gb sd card but i want to change to a 1tb sd card, am i able to transfer all the files from my original 256gb sd (with windows and drivers) to my new 1tb sd card on my computer. and use it in my steam to run the windows? or am i able to just put in a new empty SD card and still run windows on the steam deck? i noticed you stared with a slow sd card and then changed to the faster one, i was wondering how that works
Yes, upu can switch between SteamOS and Windows by holding the volume down and power until you hear the chime and then release. This will bring up the boot selector and then you can select which OS to boot into
I have the same msd you have but the one terabyte but. My question is if I already formatted and used it for game am I going to have to format it before this process? Ali would I format it for windows? The last thing I want you to keep in mind is that I’d like to partition the ssd. So what do I do big man?
lol... Just to make sure I understand correctly, are you looking to dual boot on the SSD or an SD Card? Also, we have more updated guides than this. For the SSD Dual Boot...ua-cam.com/video/IraA82T1bxE/v-deo.htmlsi=DtmSnvy8CJ1hZSAO For the SD Card Dual Boot... ua-cam.com/video/PJ3Nzx2pkzs/v-deo.htmlsi=xVn89ToTIrefM9vD Let me know what you are wanting to do exactly. Your message contains some typos so I'm not entirely sure. You an also reach me on Discord for more detailed assistance.
hey bro thanks for everything first,,, i have some problems i already followd ur video on how to install windows it worked easy but then i formatted the SD card few days later and did the same installing method again and it worked but i cant play any xbox game pass games and it keeps asking me for windows key ?? any help
If you have Windows on an SD card, it will ask you for a Windows key. But, if you WIndows on the internal storage, windows sees the device as having a screen smaller than 9" and its totally free. As far as the Gamepass games, make sure the date and time is set correctly. Otherwise, it will prevent XBOX games from working. I have a video about that: ua-cam.com/video/wc2L62Ae9A0/v-deo.html
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 it worked my bro 😄 but is it okay to see... you have to own a windows activation key to personalize.. when you press left click and then hit personalize?
This was so helpful! The music didn’t bother me idk why everyone’s whining about it. Such a good tutorial THANK YOU xx
Thank you! This was to the point and easy to follow! Other people often skip parrs in this process expecting you to just know, you did great dude!
Glad it was helpful!
Prime content, your video is the one that made me comprehend how to dual-boot and the necessity of adding the game to Steam as well to make the controllers work, thank you! ❤
Btw, what's the game at 02:30 ? Thank you!
Thanks! That was Outriders: World Slayer
@AncestorDigital... There is also a way to make the Steam Controller Setup global as well. I will do a tutorial soon showing how to do that.
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 I'm looking forward to it 🖖😀 thanks! My micro SD is arriving tomorrow, I see that you used a USB dongle to use a mouse to navigate through windows after installing it, do we need to use one or the touch screen or trackpad works fine to continue the setup and installation of the drivers? Thank you so much, sincerely this goodwill is what makes it all worth it.
Nice video and very easy to follow and I am finally enjoying my Steam deck (200 steam games and only 10 compatible until your video). Thanks! 🥰
Glad I could help!
would i still be able to still put emulators on the steam deck
@@rizzy2hype yeah, it’s a dual boot, SteamOS should still be there, unless you fully wiped SteamOS and just went with only Windows. Otherwise, with dual booting it can still function like it used to.
Superb tutorial, but just one critique… please reduce the background music by about 50% for future videos. It’s too loud and distracting at the current level when you’re talking!
Thanks bro. Yeah, others have mentioned this already. If you notice my more recent vids have a reduced volume for the background music. Appreciate the feedback
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 just use no music at all
I had to do it, and I can’t believe mw2 runs on extreme graphics on this thing 😮
Great detailed, precise, and thorough video for dual booting windows! Thank you so much!
You're welcome and thanks for the feedback!
If you are having trouble getting rufus to detect your SD card like I did, perform an ALT + F. That worked for me and got it to detect my SD card
Great tip Jeff!
Thanks for this Jeff, saved me a lot of trouble.
I have a potentialy silly question, but do you keep the external sd card in the slot in order to run the windows program, or can it be removed? Thanks ahead of time
Dope video btw!
Thanks. BTW we have a revised video of the SD Card Dual Boot here.. ua-cam.com/video/PJ3Nzx2pkzs/v-deo.html. And to answer your question, the SD card must remain inserted while running Windows. If you remove it you will basically no dual boot. You can also try an internal SSD dual boot if you have a 256 GB or higher Steam Deck, which is what I prefer and recommend most. Here is our most recent internal dual boot tutorial video... ua-cam.com/video/IraA82T1bxE/v-deo.html
man thank you for you effort helping us to dual boot our steamdecks. may God bless you!
Excellent guide! Thanks! Music was a bit distracting though.
I don't have windows for my 512gb deck but for Playstation Remoteplay you can do that on Linux with Chiaki. I managed to get PS5 Remoteplay working 100% fine with no lag.
Yes, I have videos on Chiaki. I love Chiaki. I have managed to tweak the settings to get it close to the quality of the PS Remote Play app but there are still distortions from time to time. Nothing major though
Great walk through fam. keep it going
Great explanation. Best video for dual boot that I've come across.
Hey thanks Hawj Family!
You are supposed to change it to MBR instead of GPT
*edit I have a Samsung Evo select and its fine. The type he's using was from a cell phone or something and it's not a very fast one. Get the one that's white with blue writing. The one Gardiner Bryant recommended
2nd video I have watched from you great job. I would recommend maybe turning the background music down a little though
Hey Brandon, copy that. I will lower the music in future videos. Thanks for the feedback
I’m in a Steam Deck group on Facebook and everyone there were absolutely against running Windows through an SD card.
In the pinned comment we state that this is not the method we recommend for long term or regular use dual booting because it can accelerate wear and tear on the SD card. For long term dual booting or regular use we recommend partitioning the internal storage. Having said that I have used both methods with zero issues.
Nice. I might try to do this later on but despite the ssds being kinda expensive I might get one of those above all else first. 😅
There is also the option of the internal SSD partition method (my preferred method) and you can use the SSD to store games.
Just subbed, great video. Haven't got a steam deck yet, just doing research on whether or not to buy it. This video shows how to easily expand the steam deck experience 😁
Hey James, appreciate the sub. The Steam Deck is definitely worth it in my opinion. I love it, especially with Windows/SteamOS dual boot setup. Its amazing
Damn that New Rockstars intro music 😂
😂
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 love it man, thanks for the video 🤘🏼
Would you recommend Windows 10 or windows 11 I know you used 10 but have you used one or the other and which do you prefer
I have used both. Currently, I use Windows 11 and I prefer it. But both are good
🤔 maybe it’s time for me to put a Samsung 2TB T7 that I’ve got to use. Awesome Video!
just got my email that i can order mine. this was very helpful
Nice! I know you're excited. It took me a year to get mine from the time I ordered. Money well spent
when did you reserve your steam deck?
@@uncraftbar probably a month ago
Became the 1k sub on this video…great content really appreciate it. Actually was glad to see you boot up TD2 at the end…thats the exact game I want to play outside of emulation and my Steam library. Going to try via Proton 1st then follow your Windows guide to compare performance. Thanks again 👍🏾
Hey, thanks Rob. We definitely appreciate the support. We will have a huge announcement coming for those who helped us reach our first milestone of 1k subs here in the next couple of days. Stay tuned
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 when did you copy the stuff to the sd card I’m confused :( got my flash drive iso windows through Rufus & I’m stuck. Where does the thumb drive come in? Was I supposed to do this on the card instead? Thank you
Thanks for the help.
Yessir. You're welcome
Thank you for making this video, I can now use windows on steam deck!
You're welcome. Here is the updated version of the SD Card Dual Boot video with even more tips and tricks... ua-cam.com/video/PJ3Nzx2pkzs/v-deo.html
When I format sad using Rufus . When it is almost done, it says failed. And there are two options: start, close. Should I redo?
Yeah, that happened to me before. I just redid and it usually worked. One of my USB's was bad and it wouldn't work at all also.
Thanks. I will redo
Sorry I think I missed the part of the video, where did you install Windows on the SanDisk SD Card? I thought you installed Windows directly on the Steam Deck? I saw that at 10:26 you inserted your Samsung Evo but this contains the installation file, so where did you install the Windows onto during the setup? Would you give me a pointer to your video? Because I like this idea instead of Dual Booting directly on my Steam Deck's SSD.
Hey Andy, its around the 9:00 minute mark. We used Rufus to create a Windows to Go Image on the SD Card. That was the installation. Then we inserted the SD card into the Steam Deck and finalized the the process. Since Windows is installed on the SD Card itself and not the internal SSD, all that was necessary after creating the image was to finalize the process after the SD card was inserted.
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 thank you, let me watch it again. I thought the Rufus was to create image of windows but installation was on somewhere else.
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 windows to go! That’s the part I missed, thank you very much again.
Thank you for this video. Quick question: what usb format should I start with?
Hey Howie, you're welcome. NTFS should be fine. The SD card will be reformatted by Rufus when Windows is installed on it also.
The sd card i want to use is formatted for steam deck so i cant use it on a windows pc😢
Big ups Overkill thanks for the info it helped a lot
You're welcome!
After installing windows using the windows instillation tool and inserting the micro SD card (11:45 in video). I cant see my SD card showing... please help
Drop by our Discord so we can take a look at it.
Thanks for the video. Subscribed.
You're welcome! More to come!
howd you get the drivers onto the c:drive of that windows installation? Or can I put them on a flash drive and connect it to the usbc dongle and pull them that way?
Hey Jason, yes the easiest method would be to put them on a thumb drive, connect it to a dongle and then drag and drop them over and then install.
Great video 😊. Can this be used replacing win 10 with win 11.?
Yes, it can. Here is my updated video using Windows 11... ua-cam.com/video/PJ3Nzx2pkzs/v-deo.html
maybe a dumb question but you did not mention it in the video when do I put all the drivers on the SD card? do I do it at the same time as the Rufus boot drive or after windows is installed on the steam deck?
You can do it at any time. Personally, I prefer to do it just after installing windows on the SD card for convenience
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 so can I put it in the steam deck with Rufus and the drivers already on the SD card before windows is installed?
So do we just transfer the driver files to the SD card? I didnt see a part in the video about the drivers.
You can copy the driver files anywhere on the SD card and then install them once you're in Windows on the Steam Deck.
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 figured it out! Thank for the response. After they are installed can I delete the files? Or do they need to stay in the files?
I always forget to change the Image Option to Windows To Go
Lol... Don't feel bad. I've done the same
Thank you for this Tutorial
My question is every time I go on steam shop my rated m games are hard to find I get specific titles but definitely not 5000 lol says it's censored
That's really weird... lol
I can't get Rufus to do the steamdeck recovery-2 process well! When the process is finishing, it makes me have multiple partitions (D:) (E:) (H:) (I:) and several windows pop up saying (D:) is not accessible. The volume does not contain a recognized file system. Make sure that all required file system drivers are located and that the volume is not corrupted. 😔
I real don’t know what i need to do. Can anyone tell me step by step what a need to do? Many thanks 🙏
Drop by our Discord
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 what is your username ? Thanks 🙏
is the only way to type in windows on steam deck is keyboard via usb? is there a way to bring up a virtual keyboard on screen like steamOS?
Yes, I cover that in my WinDeck video. I included chapters so it is easy to find the part where I show how to set up the on screen keyboard. Here it is: ua-cam.com/video/3HbhYG7W6NE/v-deo.html
Thanks for the help. I got Windows 10 running but the only problem is that when I try to boot a game it opens then just close right away. Anyone else encounter this when trying to boot a game?
Drop by our Discord so we can help
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 the link in the description isn’t working for discord
I don't understand,
sd card is a bootable windows installer.
and where place you install windows?
you don't make any partition thing.
When using the SD card method Windows is installed on the SD card and can be run on multiple devices. It is not installed to a particular computer system. This is what is called 'Windows 2 Go'.
Hi thanks for youre video!!Do you also install games to the sd card?
Hey Martin, for my SteamOS games I do. I have my Steam Deck SSD partitioned now so I use the internal storage for games that I play on Windows and the SD card for games that I play on SteamOS.
When I press start on Rufus it says incompatible drive detected how do I fix this?
I've never seen that. What kind of drive are you using? Feel free to drop by our Discord so we can help you with it
Solution that addressed this perfectly is Nvidia Geforce Experience via Moonlight
I've used Moonlight in the past on my phone connected to my RTX 3090 rig. Its something i'll probably cover in the future, but its not the best solution for playing Windows games on the Steam Deck for several reasons: Moonlight allows you to connect remotely to another PC running the game, which requires you to have another PC. For some, the Steam Deck is their only PC. Moonlight also requires an internet connection if you are away from home. The quality of the game will depend on the strength of the internet connection. If you are in a location with a crappy signal, the game quality will not be good. One thing Moonlight is good for is for streaming games from your gaming PC (for those that have one) with high graphics and high resolution and without taxing the Steam Deck's battery. That's the key benefit of Moonlight.
Can you make a tutorial video on how to remove dual boot and how to resize existing partition on steam os home i resize them both equal storage now i want more space on my steam os home. Thank you in advane! 😁
Yes, we actually covered everything you requested in the beginning of our SSD dual boot video. We show how to reimage the Steam Deck which is how you will erase the dual boot, and then we show how to resize the partition... ua-cam.com/video/ntvCVHP0AtY/v-deo.html
Thanks for the tutorial but at the stage where you put the SD card into the steam deck and hold volume down and the power button on the steam deck (11'30) it just still keeps booting into steam os as normal and not to the boot menu.. any idea what's going on? Also Rufus copied the windows files to the SD card but before putting in the steam deck are we also supposed to copy those 6 driver files to the SD card from your pc as well before hand (that wasn't mentioned in the tutorial)? Appreciate any feedback as I'm stuck at point unable to proceed any further.. thank you
So, you'll wanna make sure to hold Volume down plus power until you hear the chime and this should bring up the boot menu. As for the driver files I find it more convenient to copy them on the SD card after windows has been installed but this is just a matter of preference. Feel free to drop by our Discord if you continue to have issues. We are here to help
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 thanks for the swift reply!🙏 I realize the steam deck needs to be powered down first
so whenever I turn off my steam deck and back on, it automatically boots into windows, how can I make it so it automatically boots into SteamOS without having to load the boot menu everytime?
When you set up the dual boot Windows becomes the primary OS and will automatically boot into Windows unless SteamOS is selected from the boot menu. If you want to stay in SteamOS most of the time it is better to put the Steam Deck to sleep rather than power it off. It will then boot straight into SteamOS when turning it back on. This is the only way I know to stay in SteamOS. Otherwise you will have to select SteamOS from the boot menu when powering it on.
So awesome 💯👍
Thanks Carol!
It didnt show how to boot into steam os too after windows is installed ?
To get into SteamOS just hold vol down + power to bring up the menu and then select SteamOS
awesome video tysm
Hey overkill. Great video! I have a dumb question. If I install Windows on my sd card and switch over to SteamOS, am I still able to save games from the steamOS on the sd card with windows on it.
Thanks man.
Yes. you can if you partition the SD card. For example, if you have a 1 TB SD card and split it 50/50 you can have Windows on one partition and use the other partition as storage for games on SteamOS. Have a video showing how to do this: ua-cam.com/video/VVoodxlO3oA/v-deo.html
That’s awesome. I really appreciate that. I’ll check you video out.
Subscribed.
I tried to follow this but whenever I got to the point of creating Windows to Go using Rufus I always got an error message saying "ISO image extraction failure". I used the latest version of Rufus and the older version of Rufus but none seemed to work, tried GPT and MBR but still the same error every time. If anyone has a fix I'd appreciate it.
Have you tried creating a new ISO image? If you need help drop by our Discord and we can help you out
When you are booted in windows and download games/videos does it get saved into the SD Card?
Not to the Internal storage right?
Exactly. All games are saved on the SD card while using Windows. The internal storage is unaffected while in Windows. Also, while in SteamOS the SD Card is unaffected. They are completely separate.
When Windows is running from SD, your SD card is literally the C:/ drive, and Windows uses its boot drive as default. Always has, always will.
Although in Steam OS you can still use the micro SD card as additional storage correct?
HI, Sorry for the Noob question, but if I'm understanding right all the windows install files and the game files will be on SD card?
I'm thinking of using a dedicated SD card to run Destiny 2 through windows when my deck arrives>
Anything I need to know about installing destiny 2 as it's aready installed on my main PC?
Yes, all files will be on the SD card. There's also the option of partitioning the internal SSD, which will allow Windows to run even faster. That is the current setup I'm running. Either will work though. Nothing really extra to add. Once you have windows installed, Destiny will work just like in a regular PC
Great news, so I’m guessing a 256 gig card should be big enough for windows and destiny 2?
Yes. I suggest a very fast SD card. Read/Write speeds close to 100 MB/s. Otherwise performance will suffer. Max Read/Write speed for the the SD Card slot on the Steam Deck is 104 MB/s. The best dual boot method is a partition on the internal SSD. I will be putting together a tutorial soon on how to do that.
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 Thank you very much
Thank you for this video! I just purchased my steam deck and it’s arriving in the mail soon so I’m trying to figure out what I need to get in order to prep it once I get it in the mail. I’m not the most informed player when it comes to a lot of the technical terms and processes with gaming (I wasn’t even sure what SD card to get to run windows and had to research the differences) so this video is incredibly helpful! A lot of the games I’m planning on playing aren’t available on SteamOS and I want to add Windows 11 but I’m afraid of messing up the internal software by attempting a more complicated method, but this looks very straightforward and easy to swap between both systems.
I wanted to ask you, do you have to get something like the Ankr hub for this process? I have a usb-c to SD card reader adapter that lets me plug in micro usb and regular usb at the same time. Would I be okay just using that for this process or would you say get the hub and use that?
I also wanted to ask if I’d be able to use Rufus and download Windows on a Mac (I know shoot me 🥲) or is there something else you’d recommend doing this process on a Mac?
Thank you again for such a good video! I subbed because I’ll keep watching your steam deck content in the future!
Hey, you're welcome Bianca. Yes, you could use the USB card reader for the entire process, actually. You can plug that into your PC, install Windows on it and then plug the SD Card into your Steam Deck. The Anker hub is really for being able to plug a keyboard and mouse into your Steam Deck to make the process easier, but its not required. As for RUFUS I think you can use it on a Mac, but the Windows Media Creation tool is a Windows app so i'm not sure if it will run on a Mac or not. Won't hurt to try though. I hope you enjoy your new Steam Deck and if you ever have questions feel free to ask. If I can help, I definitely will.
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 Hi! Thank you so much!!! I’ll give you an update once I get my deck and finish adding windows on it to, and let you know if things ended up working with Rufus
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 Update: I received my deck yesterday and after hours of tinkering, I got my deck to run windows using the method you showed in this video, and I used my Mac. For anyone else using a Mac to do this method, you can use Mac OS software to burn windows 10 or 11 on a portable usb, but the issue with the steam deck runs into the partition because it needs the NFTS setup, if you can figure out away around this you don’t need windows as I was able to get it loaded on my deck, but the right drivers were missing to get it to finish installing. After many hours I said fuck it and put Windows on my Mac using boot camp, and once that was ready, I just used this video exactly and I had great results!!!
You are so awesome for sharing things like this, it was easy to follow along and hard to mess up.
After I run the media creation my disc image file comes out finished with a red x and says error what did I miss?
I would have to see what you are referring to. You can drop by our Discord and we can take a look at it.
I’m very confused on the very first step. Are you downloading everything on a PC first and then transferring to Steam Deck. Or are you going Microsoft website on Steam Deck desk top mode?
Yes. I downloaded all of the software needed on a PC. I installed Windows to the SD card itself and then inserted the SD card into the Steam Deck. We are using a version of Windows 10 called Windows20Go, which is not installed on the actual machine, but on the SD card directly and can be used on any machine. So, you could essentially transfer your Windows from PC to PC on an SD card. The method that we recommend for log-term use is the SSD partition method for those who have the 256/512 GB model Steam Decks.
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 Thank you for the fast response. I do have the 512 GB version Steam Deck. Partition method is your other video right when you need two flash drives?
If its a dualboot how do you change between the two operating systems?
steam and windows
So, by default it will boot into Windows if you just press the power button. To get into SteamOS, we hold down the Volume down + power until we hear the chime and then release. This will bring up the boot selection menu and then we choose SteamOS. If we want to stay in SteamOS we just put the device in sleep mode rather than powering it down completely.
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 ty for the fast reply
Last question for now. I got everything setup and working. How would i switch back to my steam OS?
To boot into SteamOS, from power off hold down volume+ and power until you hear the chime. This will bring up the boot menu. Then select SteamOS
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 ok thanks for all your help! Very informative!
Is it possible to use this same method using a dock with NVME instead of the SD card?
Yes. It should work the same
Will this process have any effect on my deck's current install of SteamDeck OS? Or do I just swap my SD card back from this windows SD card to the SD card that I currently use with my steamdeck?
Fyi I haven't done any install yet of windows. Im just running stock DeckOS
This method will not affect your SteamOS setup at all. Windows will be completely isolated from SteamOS
My install runs slow as hell when running windows from sd card.
Results will vary based on the SD card. This is why we recommend dual booting from the internal storage for best performance. If you want to dual boot from an SD card, we recommend one that matches the speed of the SD card slot on the Steam Deck (around 100 MB/s). All SD cards are not equal. Drop by our Discord if you have further questions or need assistance with anything.
So what does Dual Boot actually mean? That I can switch from Steam OS to windows through the boot up screen?
Yup. Exactly
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 thanks for the reply. Another question. What OS will boot if I just press the power button? Can I change what boots up when I press the power button?
On my Steam Deck it usually boots into Windows. If I want to boot into SteamOS I just hold Volume Down and Power button until I hear the chime and then release. This will bring up the boot manager and then I select SteamOS. There might be a way to tell it to automatically boot into the OS of your choice without having to enter the boot menu, but I haven't figured that part out yet.
hey bro i had a problem after rufus created the boot drive on the sd card and i put it into the steam deck. start boot manager and it wasnt showing up. what did i do wrong. can you help me.
Do you recall the boot record you selected when you created the Windows to go on your SD card? MBR or GPT?
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 i think it was gpt didn't touch anything tho only windows to go and ran it i did it again and it worked thanks for the feedback. Only thing now is that i installed handheld companion and its update and after restart i got blue system diagnostics screen couldn't load back into windows
Can someone tell me what to do with the driver files? Do I just transfer them to the root of the SD card?
The steam deck is not reading my sd card in Boot manager but picks it up in desktop mode
Hey Wolfy, sounds like your SD card is missing the necessary EFI files to make it bootable. Did you follow the steps carefully when creating Windows to Go on the SD card?
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 I redid the Rufus thing and it's worked this time...Niceone mate 👍
Only question I have is can you still use steam os and Linux? Reason being I have of games on a micro sd card using emudeck for all my emulated games.
Yes. This is a dual booted Steam Deck that runs Windows and SteamOS
Is there no way to get windows running on sd card without a windows PC? Because all I have is my steam deck, I wouldn't exactly be looking to dual boot if I already had windows.
You will need a PC to put Windows on the SD card. Maybe you can use a friend's PC??
Hi!Just a noob question...The ntfs partition not will be kill the sdcard?I used same card like you in your video and the write process very slow 5Mb/s for me!
Although you can use an SD card for dual booting, for long-term use and for best performance we recommend partitioning the internal SSD and using the SD card for additional storage. Formatting as NTFS will not kill the SD card. We have a tutorial on the channel showing how to partition the internal storage for dual booting: ua-cam.com/video/ntvCVHP0AtY/v-deo.html
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 Thx your answer!Witc is better on sdcard?Win 10 or 11? The process is same as the Win 10?
Thanks for this video, i followed the steps to installing windows but I’m not seeing the folder to install the drivers. Your folder seem to have all numbers. I can’t the files. What’s can I do? Thanks
@Hey Sir Dj Bob... No worries. You can power off the Steam Deck, remove the SD card and then insert your SD card into your PC. From there just drag and drop the drivers on the the SD card. You'll want to try and remember exactly where you dropped them. Then take the SD card and insert it back into your steam deck and they should be right where you placed them. I recommend extracting them into a folder on the PC before dragging the entire folder to the SD card. From there just follow the installation steps and you should be good to go.
I’m so close to understand this device. I installed windows 10 on SD and got everything working right & I switch back to steam os & now it erased steam os on the SSD. I’m obviously going to use a USB to reinstall, but any idea why that may have happened?
You probably formatted your SSD when you were in Windows trying to make it accessible as storage for Windows. That's my only guess
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 yeah that’s what happened haha. I think I got my bearings well now, but want to save a windows image & then split an sd card so half can work with steam os o nthe ssd
I’m not sure if I’m still able to dual boot I have one last question now that I got it done. So if I followed the instructions I do not have Steam on the card anymore or some thing, or can I still save games from the Steam sd card onto it. Doing the drivers now
Yes, you can share the SD card between Windows and SteamOS. Here is our tutorial on Dual Boot SD Card sharing: ua-cam.com/video/VVoodxlO3oA/v-deo.html
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 ah damn wish I had seen that one haha. I gotta catch up on your videos
One more q, do you know how I change the controls while I am in windows. because it is not popping up the keyboard when I have text boxes selected & I can’t type
. If I have a 64 gig internal do you really think it’s worth going through that again, I think I will buy a terabyte card eventually but no rush
I'm using the ReplaceOSK keyboard on Win11. It is permanently in the app tray in the bottom right. When I need to type I click on it and it pops up. Search for ReplaceOSK. I may do a video on it soon. Join the discord. I'm more accessible there than here and respond quicker.
can you play PS remote play games on the steam deck out side your home. In all the videos I've seen, the people only us remote play from home.
Yes. I use the official Playstation Remote Play app provided by Sony, but it only works on Windows. The Playstation app works across the internet, while Chiaki (SteamOS) mainly works across Wifi
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 do you have a video of how to setup the official PlayStation app? Sorry I just got my steam deck yesterday so this is all new to me.
You will have to install Windows first. I have some dual boot tutorials on the channel to show how to do that. I recommend the SSD partition method over the SD card method. From there you would download the PS Remote Play app the same as you would on a normal PC and it works exactly the same as on a PC, which also means that you will need the Playstation controller.
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 which method do I need to do so I don’t have to use a ps5 controller?
Chiaki, but you will be limited to WIFI only
Now that I've installed Windows on the steam deck can I clear the SD card for space ?
Or does everything need to remain on it, in other words is it required to boot every time. :(
If you are using the SD card method then Windows is installed on the SD card (not on the deck) and is needed to boot into Windows. If you want to have the entire SD card for space, then you will want to use the SSD method
I have the 256Gb model what's the minimum size partition is good for the steamos? I want the most space for windows 11
I would probably try 32 or 64 GB for SteamOS and the rest for Windows
Ok Thanks
The SD card reader in the steamdeck can only do around 90/100mb/s so you have no benefit from the fastest SD cards.
The fasted SD Card? I don't recall mentioning needing the fastest SD card. Just one that is around the read/write speed of the sd card slot.
Did you do the first part on a computer or the steam deck. I dont have a usb reader and was wondering what i needed it fot
Hey C M. Yes. The first part was done on a computer. We actually installed Windows on to an SD card rather than on to the Steam Deck itself, so 90% of the install process is on a PC and only the final steps take place on the Steam Deck. If you plan to use this method, first know that this method requires a very fast SD card, one that has a read speed and write speed that matches or comes close to the rated speed of the SD card on the Steam Deck, which is around 100 MB. You don't want to use any SD card, especially one that is slow because the performance will not be good. Also, this method can potentially lead to premature wear of the SD card because of the constant reading and writing by the OS. Having said that, I used this method myself and had no issues. I eventually switched to the internal SSD partition because the performance overall is much better and I won't have to worry about premature wear of my SD card down the road. You will need an SD card reader or a USB hub with an SD card slot to install Windows on the SD card. If you would also like to know more about the internal SSD method, here is the link to that tutorial: ua-cam.com/video/ntvCVHP0AtY/v-deo.html
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 okay cool thank you for the help. My usb c hub i use to play on my tv has a sd slot. So i would be able to load the sd card up with windows with the hub on a pc then transfer it to the steam deck correct?
Your video was great but u talk about adding u play at the end....how do u add it
Just download the Ubisoft connect launcher
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 from steam os or windows os
Have a dumb question, if you turn on steam OS again by holding down the volume button and powering it to get to the boot menu does the steam OS allow you to go to desktop mode for steam OS? I'm just wondering, Also what happens if I remove the SD card Will it break the steam deck or will it just turn on steam OS
To get to the desktop of SteamOS you have to enter gaming mode first. That is the only way I know to get to desktop. If you remove the SD card it will be like a normal steam deck with just SteamOS installed. You will want to only remove it when you are not in Windows.
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 ah I see, but these rules don't apply to the other method right? The SSD method
How do you setup the steam deck controls setup to navigate the desktop mode?
No setup needed to navigate the desktop mode. You can use the built-in track pads like a mouse to point and click. You can also use the touch screen. Or, you can use an external mouse and keyboard as well. So, there are several ways.
would this work with just a Micro SD USB adapter and a PC?
Yes. That is exactly what I use most of the time
What kind of case do you have on your Steam Deck?
Its a case made by JSAUX. Here it is on Amazon.. a.co/d/atn5xhT
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 Thank You
What is the difference between this method over doing partitions? I think this is easier.
Both are easy, but I would say the SD card is slightly easier. Performance wise, the partition method has the edge as you are not limited by the read/write speeds of the SD card
Can I use the same sd card to boot and store windows games as the one where I store my steamOs games? Or do I have to use two separate SD cards?
Actually, I have seen this done. The SD card was formatted in the NTFS or BTRFS format. Then command line arguments are used to mount the SD card in SteamOS. This may also work with Windows installed on the SD card also. I have just come across this information, so once I have fully digested it and tested it I will make a video tutorial showing how it is done.
I just had a measly 32gig card laying around for this so it's packed already. Anyone know what all I can delete off it after everything's set up and done?
Also, will it be able to recognize the game downloads from my internal drive on the deck or does the game have to be downloaded to the SD card with windows?
Hey Spencer, first I recommend using a much larger SD card if you want to go with the SD card method. At least 256 so you will have room for games. 32 GB will not be enough. You may also want to consider partitioning the internal drive if you have the 256 GB or higher Steam Deck. The performance will be better than running from an SD card and is better for long-term use. We have a video on that.
SSD Dual Boot:
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To answer your other question, no. Windows will not see the games you have stored in SteamOS because Windows uses the NTFS file system and cannot access the EXT4 file system. Most people use SteamOS to play certain games and Windows to play certain games (games that don't run on SteamOS, like Call of Duty, Destiny, Fortnite, etc.). What you can do is partition the internal storage and then use an SD card to store the games for both operating systems. Here is a video on how to partition an SD card and share it between SteamOS and Windows.
Dual Boot SD Card Sharing
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Feel free to drop by our Discord if you have questions or need help following the tutorials.
@@OVERKILLGAMING786bummer. But thanks so much for the quick info! I'll check your other videos out
From what I understand, if I try to run game pass games natively on the steam deck, I won't be able to use the build in controller unless they are launched through steam yeah? Is there a way to add the xbox game pass app to steam to pass through those controls?
Hey Brodie, actually you can run all of your games with full controller support without having to add them to Steam. I put out another video showing how to do this and its fairly easy to set up. Its called the SWICD method and here is the link to that tutorial: ua-cam.com/video/89Z_1y0DXhA/v-deo.html
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 right on, thanks for the reply! That's great!
12:04 new issue: when I select sd card to install, it says Recovery Your PC/Device needs to be repaired ... Press Enter to try again. Press F1 to enter Recovery Environment... Any idea?
Sounds like you may have selected 'Standard Windows Installation' rather than 'Windows to Go' in Rufus. It needs to be 'Windows to Go' . Basically you are installing Windows on the SD card itself. 90% of the install process takes place on the PC and only the finalization takes place on the Steam Deck. When you insert the SD card into the Steam Deck and boot up you should only be asked to select language, and a few other options. You should not see prompts to install or repair because it will already be installed on the SD card with a complete file system in tact. Check 9:31 in the video. You will see that I selected Windows to Go in RUFUS
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 Ah... you are right. When I did it second time. Forgot to change to windows to go.
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 Also, if I use windows heavily on Steam Deck. I am currently preparing for SSD partition method. Lol.
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 Will keep you posted for sure on your other tutorial lol
Does this allow you to switch between steamOS and windows? And if so, how? Or is it connected to the SD card?
Yes, you can switch between them by going into the boot menu. To access the boot menu, hold Volume down + power when booting and then release when you hear the chime and then select SteamOS. You only need to do this to boot into SteamOS or Windows
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 thank you so much for the fast reply!
why didn't you say or show the sd card you use?
I did. I showed it at 10:56 in the video. I use the Samsung Extreme 512 GB
have they fixed the battery draw issues from months prior? windows used to drain the battery when plugged in.
I haven't noticed any issues with battery drain while plugged in, so possibly. It charges while plugged and while playing. Still not as power efficient as SteamOS though. I will say that.
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 thats a massive improvement from 6 months ago. Thank you for the reply
I just slapped a 1 TB SSD on the back of my deck with super tape, and I just plug it in anytime I need to put into windows. You'll destroy any SD card if you install windows on it.
I have heard that the SD card method can lead to premature wear of the SD card. I didn't have any issues using the SD Card method personally and so far I haven't heard of a single case from anyone who has tried that this has happened to either. Either way, we decided to switch to the internal SSD partition method for better performance and I have been recommending others to do the same. I may ever upgrade the internal SSD at some point to bring it up 4 or 5 TB
For some reason, I can’t install the CPU drivers. Can you help at all?
Drop by the Discord
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 it tells me that the invite in the description is expired
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 nevermind, I went to your newest video and joined there
Do you have to reinstall the drivers and setup windows every time you boot in?
No. Just once after you finish the install. After that its set.
I thought when it’s dual boot when you turn on the steam deck you get two options steam os and windows, what if I want to run steam os? And do I have to use the as card every time I wanna run windows?
If you power on the unit with the SD card inserted it will go straight to Windows. To access the boot menu you will hold volume down + power until you hear the chime and then release and then it will give you the option to choose the operating system to boot into.
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 i started and fully downloaded windows to my steam deck with a 256gb sd card but i want to change to a 1tb sd card, am i able to transfer all the files from my original 256gb sd (with windows and drivers) to my new 1tb sd card on my computer. and use it in my steam to run the windows? or am i able to just put in a new empty SD card and still run windows on the steam deck? i noticed you stared with a slow sd card and then changed to the faster one, i was wondering how that works
But can I switch between Steam OS and Windows and how do I do this? Thanx
Sorry if this is a stupid question🤕
Yes, upu can switch between SteamOS and Windows by holding the volume down and power until you hear the chime and then release. This will bring up the boot selector and then you can select which OS to boot into
Thank you!
I have the same msd you have but the one terabyte but. My question is if I already formatted and used it for game am I going to have to format it before this process? Ali would I format it for windows? The last thing I want you to keep in mind is that I’d like to partition the ssd. So what do I do big man?
lol... Just to make sure I understand correctly, are you looking to dual boot on the SSD or an SD Card? Also, we have more updated guides than this.
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Let me know what you are wanting to do exactly. Your message contains some typos so I'm not entirely sure. You an also reach me on Discord for more detailed assistance.
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hey bro thanks for everything first,,, i have some problems i already followd ur video on how to install windows it worked easy but then i formatted the SD card few days later and did the same installing method again and it worked but i cant play any xbox game pass games and it keeps asking me for windows key ?? any help
If you have Windows on an SD card, it will ask you for a Windows key. But, if you WIndows on the internal storage, windows sees the device as having a screen smaller than 9" and its totally free. As far as the Gamepass games, make sure the date and time is set correctly. Otherwise, it will prevent XBOX games from working. I have a video about that: ua-cam.com/video/wc2L62Ae9A0/v-deo.html
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 my date and and time always was wrong thanks bro🧡
@@OVERKILLGAMING786 it worked my bro 😄 but is it okay to see... you have to own a windows activation key to personalize.. when you press left click and then hit personalize?