@@ChiefSweet Hey Chief! I have one question about the steam deck. Once you have windows installed, can you go back to SteamOS? Or are you stuck on Windows. Also, once Windows is installed, how do you get rid of it? I just want to know this before I do this with my Steam Deck. Thanks!
Nice and easy. It's important to note, though, that you should update SteamOS before attempting this, because it may also be updating your system's BIOS.
If anyone is having an issue where your using a HDMI through a dock to install Windows 11, and your screen is showing as messed up blue and white lines but on your monitor working fine. Keep following the tutorial, this rectifies itself once you have installed the 'Aerith Windows' file from Steam. This sorted the issue for me and I could unplug the dock and use the Steam Deck screen rather than the monitor. Spent ages trying to search the web and fix it before installing the drivers from steam website.
This is an amazing tutorial. I am most definitely not tech savvy and almost all the other videos I watched sounded like a foreign language to me. This was straight to the point and thorough
Thank you for the straight to the point video without all the stupid shit other creators do with zooming in and out, cut aways to a picture for LOL effect or a billion jump cuts, good sir!! Watched it once just to see how it works and now I'm about to rewatch and install Windows 11 on my freshly installed 2TB M.2 on my new Steam Deck.
Hi, this tutorial helped me SO much. I’m not the most tech-savy person, but I was able to do this by myself! It made perfect sense and was straight forward and to the point. Keep up the great videos 😊❤
Dude, no lie, I didn’t think I could do this. I thought that I would mess things up the the process. BUT IT WORKED! I’m currently playing Cod (thanks to your other video) and Cyberpunk. This is a game changer! Thanks man!
2:40 minor correction - You say to delete the "Primary" drives, but in the video you also delete the "System" drive as well. Then only 1 unlabeled drive is left.
If people trying to install this into the main SSD make sure u press Delete the Storage of the Main SSD it will delete everything on the main SSD that contains a lot of GB's than it will reappear and tap new on it and tap apply and than it will allow u to install Windows on your Main SSD. I have a 2TB main SSD and wanted Windows to install on it.
@@ChiefSweet i have been experiencing slow load times whenever i open up applications, games or even navigate windows. it takes a few minutes to fully load i suppose. have you experienced this? if so any recommendations on how to fix it? i have a fast sd card, so i dont think that is the issue, could be something with drivers or something
@@drago7635 it is the sd card it doesn’t have the speeds of the ssd internally. This is normal the sd card may write 100mbs but the ssd does Gigabytes a second.
@@ChiefSweet I had a feeling. So there is no real way to solve this it sounds. i am also getting some random crashes from time to time on warzone (dont know if you play it), could it be the write speeds on the sd card capable of doing something like this. Most of the time the game is stable, but over some time it will randomly crash giving me an error. Done multiple installations, wifi is strong, verify files, even increased virtual memory. last thing that comes to mind is the sd
@@ryandombrowski9004 haha trust me I feel like I’m the only youtuber who thinks that everyone else thinks windows 11 but for steam deck definitely go windows 10.
Amaxing video. Right to the point with clear instructions. Quick question. If i wanna move from windows back to steam OS, do i just go into bootloader and load each?
Thank you so much. Honestly the best tutorial on this I have seen. I am now running Windows 11 perfectly thanks to you. You earned a like and sub. Keep it up.
This is by far the best and simplest way!! I did it wrong at first and lost hope because I downloaded the wrong thing. Hopefully it will work this time now that I can do it properly. Thank you.
Hey great video! So what about the track pads and built-in controller buttons and such on the deck? Will they work automatically with this setup, and will emulators recognize the controller without any crazy messing with the config?
@@melvinmendez8554 Just enable beta software on steam settings and ad -gamepadui on the direct access path to start the software, I do not use the steam keyboard when outside steam games, I use the default one for windows
@@BriFiConnections That's super weird, I been using SWICD and works exactly like the default driver on SteamOS, also I have been able to run all games without issues, Games like Cyberpunk run more stable and with 5-10 more fps when compared to steamos with proton
Absolute legend i cant believe its worked! I had to put you on the big screen did run through the zipped files a little fast my fingers sweating while im pressing delete buttons like my life depends on it but yes it worked an thank you so much dude 🎉❤
I know this is a bit more of a weird question, but is it possible to dual-boot on the Steam Deck? I know that, with Steam, you can just run big-picture mode, and that the Steam OS is pretty much just big-picture mode, but I'm just a little curious on this one. Thank you. :)
yeah you can dual boot, just search on UA-cam so many video tutorials! its honestly amazing! as long as you can follow instructions well, you should be fine
Thanks so much for this video bro it wasn't long and the steps were perfect I did have to put your video in slow mo though because you talked so quick! Lol but thanks again! 😊
Also just a heads-up, I used my USB on which I actually had other data on and it was completely wiped when I downloaded Windows 11 on it. I didn't know this would happen so make sure you guys don't have anything else on your USBs! (Or back em up)
Hey great video 1 Question , when you loaded the boot manager and selected the usb , was it that quick to start the windows process or did it take awhile with the steam logo just on the screen ?
buying a 64gb steam deck to spend less cause i have a spare 2tb to install and looking at my windows installation lacking sound on the system is one of the best feelings ive ever felt, i love tech
Hey! I have found that if you are dual booting already and if you want to go to Windows only just do the bios steps but with the sd card that you have been dual booting and all of your files, downloads, and all others will still be there and you will be able to access your internal storage.
You rock bro gonna try this out today when I get my flash drive but my other question is do you need to leave the flash drive in everytime you boot up windows?
Is unknown devices in device manager normal? I installed the auto detect driver from amd software after ur video instructions and it installed a few more drivers which helped my steamdeck run ALOT better. Just thought it might be helpful. Thanks again for the video!
Very cool that its just that easy to install windows which is great for when and IF I decide to pick up a steam deck. BUT I might be able to get a gaming laptop for my bday this year. :)
So I’m a sys admin and of course could do this all myself. But I still watched your video while doing it. Worth it. Very good instructional video. No ums. No annoying music. Straight to the point. No notepad open, but a good microphone instead. I salute you. Subbing just to give you a sub count +1
How are you able to go back into the game mode for the steam deck? Also am I still able to use the keyboard built into the steam deck or will that not work. Cause I don’t wanna have to use the keyboard and mouse all the time
I have a problem. At 3:12 I finished setting up my personal things but all it has done is be stuck on the steam deck logo and do nothing else, I've been waiting for a while now and I don't know what to do.
Does this wipe all of your previous files from Linux? Btw, as of 8/17/2024, OLED now has support and I followed everything the same way and it worked. Thank you! The files are different though, but on VALVE's notes where you download them, they explain the differences.
So will this still work if you don't activate windows 11? You mention it in the video that you don't need to activate.. but I don't see the watermark in your video.
Just did it, but I altered your method to be even easier: with Rufus software and downloading the Windows iso file, you can create an install drive on a MicroSD card and install Windows from there without even needing the USB Flash drive or USB hub. 100% self contained hardware, no additional parts required. Only caveat is that your PC needs a (Micro) SD card slot.
@@ChiefSweet Nice! I will check out that video next. Your tutorial worked amazing, Windows is alive on my SD and busy installing and testing games out. Thanks for sharing the knowledge!
Looks really Easy. I don't have a Steam Deck yet bc I wanna just know how it looks like when putting a Windows System on the Steam Deck. I'm amazed that the Win11 ISO didn't Whined about "muhh, you don't have TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot Activated, MUHHHH!" - I guess it already haves that and has it Activated. Since this is the First video of your Channel, do you have a Tutorial how to Change a M.2 SSD of the Steam Deck, or Reinstall the Original Steam Deck OS?
Newb question. Do you need an external keyboard to do this? I am trying to download the windows drivers, but there’s no keyboard on the touchscreen of the deck and my Bluetooth keyboard isn’t connecting. Thanks!
I have a question...Once windows 11 is installed can you still boot up to steam OS like is it dual boot capable? Also in windows 11 does the trackpad work as a mouse and does the controller still work or do you have to set that up? THANK you!
So u don’t have to pay for the licence key for windows because if you just down load it on to steam deck you don’t get any warning saying u need to put the key licence into the windows as I wouldn’t think it be a permanent thing,and the fact if you can’t get all the drivers for the WiFi and other drivers on the uled steam deck is it really worth putting windows on steam deck.
Very important this does not work with steam deck OLED as drivers aren’t available from steam yet.
well i didnt see this until i started, so how do i reverse this? im to the part where its searching for network.
Oh just when I downloaded and tried
@@jacobogburn2177 I am in same situation
@chiefsweet how can I get off from “let’s connect you to a network ?
They’re available now
This is how a tutorial should be. I wish I could do more than just like and subscribe. AWESOME!!
very much appreciated
@@ChiefSweet Hey Chief! I have one question about the steam deck. Once you have windows installed, can you go back to SteamOS? Or are you stuck on Windows. Also, once Windows is installed, how do you get rid of it? I just want to know this before I do this with my Steam Deck. Thanks!
@@Eris-in-Paris you can simply reinstall steam os. Won’t be a issue at all.
Does installing windows to the steam deck overwrite the Linux system. If so then u now have a windows based handheld system.
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This tutorial is amazing straight to the point and no over explanation
Nice and easy. It's important to note, though, that you should update SteamOS before attempting this, because it may also be updating your system's BIOS.
If anyone is having an issue where your using a HDMI through a dock to install Windows 11, and your screen is showing as messed up blue and white lines but on your monitor working fine. Keep following the tutorial, this rectifies itself once you have installed the 'Aerith Windows' file from Steam.
This sorted the issue for me and I could unplug the dock and use the Steam Deck screen rather than the monitor.
Spent ages trying to search the web and fix it before installing the drivers from steam website.
Thank you
This is an amazing tutorial. I am most definitely not tech savvy and almost all the other videos I watched sounded like a foreign language to me. This was straight to the point and thorough
Thank you for the straight to the point video without all the stupid shit other creators do with zooming in and out, cut aways to a picture for LOL effect or a billion jump cuts, good sir!! Watched it once just to see how it works and now I'm about to rewatch and install Windows 11 on my freshly installed 2TB M.2 on my new Steam Deck.
Appreciate you
Hi, this tutorial helped me SO much. I’m not the most tech-savy person, but I was able to do this by myself! It made perfect sense and was straight forward and to the point. Keep up the great videos 😊❤
That’s awesome to hear!
Were u able to go back to gaming mode?
Dude, no lie, I didn’t think I could do this. I thought that I would mess things up the the process.
BUT IT WORKED! I’m currently playing Cod (thanks to your other video) and Cyberpunk. This is a game changer! Thanks man!
is the FPS similar to Steam OS?
you could play cyberpunk on steamOS already
@@ethanvonachen7711I couldn’t at the time. I could buy, but not play.
@@roswellquas9974I can’t really say. Sorry.
Many tutorial in YT have intro's half the length of the whole video, this one is staight to the point. Liked and subscribed. Keep it up.
appreciate it
THANK YOU!!!!Just installed windows on my deck with no issues. You got yourself a new subscriber! Great job on this.
2:40 minor correction - You say to delete the "Primary" drives, but in the video you also delete the "System" drive as well. Then only 1 unlabeled drive is left.
You just delete all the drives just like he did
It confused me too
Same got confused I deleted it
Thank you for these comments. I was so confused when it was left with two drives.
Just here to hit the like button, because I always support the Chief, even when I don't have a steam deck
Gang Gang!
I was not expecting it to be the exact same process as most computers. Awesome.
This is very helpful and straight to the point!
Thank you 🙏
If people trying to install this into the main SSD make sure u press Delete the Storage of the Main SSD it will delete everything on the main SSD that contains a lot of GB's than it will reappear and tap new on it and tap apply and than it will allow u to install Windows on your Main SSD. I have a 2TB main SSD and wanted Windows to install on it.
This was a very concise tutorial with no random fluff or BS, great job!
Appreciate that
@@ChiefSweet i have been experiencing slow load times whenever i open up applications, games or even navigate windows. it takes a few minutes to fully load i suppose. have you experienced this? if so any recommendations on how to fix it? i have a fast sd card, so i dont think that is the issue, could be something with drivers or something
@@drago7635 it is the sd card it doesn’t have the speeds of the ssd internally. This is normal the sd card may write 100mbs but the ssd does Gigabytes a second.
@@ChiefSweet I had a feeling. So there is no real way to solve this it sounds. i am also getting some random crashes from time to time on warzone (dont know if you play it), could it be the write speeds on the sd card capable of doing something like this. Most of the time the game is stable, but over some time it will randomly crash giving me an error. Done multiple installations, wifi is strong, verify files, even increased virtual memory. last thing that comes to mind is the sd
Dude I love your tutorials. The information sequence is always linier and it never branches off outside of the task at hand.
Thank you
@ChiefSweet do you have to keep the usb in after installing or does it just now work without it like it's on freakin life support
Straight to the point!!!!! Bravo sir
Thank you 🙏
Very informative thank you for the video tutorial chief!! Game on!
glad I could help
Perfect tutorial, no nonsense. THANK YOU!
No problem
@@ChiefSweet bro... after I finished this, why was your next video a video saying that win 10 is better than 11?? come on maaaan
@@ryandombrowski9004 haha trust me I feel like I’m the only youtuber who thinks that everyone else thinks windows 11 but for steam deck definitely go windows 10.
Finally! My deck is running the superior software ty
Awesome!! I can't wait to get home and follow your instructions. Thank you very much for this video. 🙏🏼
No problem!
Your video tutorial was epic and well done. Thank you so much for the help!
Clear and concise! Getting my deck here soon!! Can I still use an SD card with windows 11 for games?
Oh yeah 100% can use the sd card for games.
Dude, thank you from the bottom of my heart, it’s been almost 2 years without sound and it fixed it, your so amazing
You didn’t think to install sound drivers?
@@shaycee95i tried so much, trust me this is the only video I have found that works
@@shaycee95lmao some people are braindead
Amaxing video. Right to the point with clear instructions. Quick question. If i wanna move from windows back to steam OS, do i just go into bootloader and load each?
i had no idea that steam supported windows on the deck, pretty impressive!
It’s not supported
You’re replacing the steam os
Not officially supported. Valve needs to work on this and make it fully compatible just like other handhelds did.
@@sisero_05 Why would they do that though?
@@clichayed because there are like 5 billion reasons?
Holy smokes thats amazing! Thank you sir!
Thank you so much. Honestly the best tutorial on this I have seen. I am now running Windows 11 perfectly thanks to you. You earned a like and sub. Keep it up.
Thank you 🙏 happy to help
This is by far the best and simplest way!! I did it wrong at first and lost hope because I downloaded the wrong thing. Hopefully it will work this time now that I can do it properly. Thank you.
even after a year,still works
Can i do this for free or do i need to pay for windows or smthing
Your tutorial worked perfectly and was easy to follow! Thank you so much!
Can you please tell me how to get a sound drive?
Awesome vid, could you do a vid on how to dual boot? You are the only UA-camr who actually does good tutorials!
Thank you so much!
Thank you very much Chief your an absolute joy to watch
Hey great video! So what about the track pads and built-in controller buttons and such on the deck? Will they work automatically with this setup, and will emulators recognize the controller without any crazy messing with the config?
You need to install the steam beta to enable full support and functionallity of the controllers
@@DigitalChema how? And keyboard work, like steam+X? Or no
@@melvinmendez8554 Just enable beta software on steam settings and ad -gamepadui on the direct access path to start the software, I do not use the steam keyboard when outside steam games, I use the default one for windows
@@BriFiConnections That's super weird, I been using SWICD and works exactly like the default driver on SteamOS, also I have been able to run all games without issues, Games like Cyberpunk run more stable and with 5-10 more fps when compared to steamos with proton
Absolute legend i cant believe its worked! I had to put you on the big screen did run through the zipped files a little fast my fingers sweating while im pressing delete buttons like my life depends on it but yes it worked an thank you so much dude 🎉❤
@@benwarren6762 happy to help
Is it possible to swap back to the Linux operating system after doing this? Like being able to swap between the two whenever I want?
no that's dual boot and it's not available yet , thanks valve for it
Question: How does one go back to the SteamOS from Windows 11 once it's booted on the Steam Deck?
Awesome tutorial but I'm stuck on the internet part I can't skip it or type is there a way to pull up like an on-screen keyboard or skip it
Same I’m stuck
Did you figure it out?
@@HRSGAMING677 did you figure it out?
I got it to work
There's an Option where you can use your router to log in
Adding this video to my liked videos so I can do this when I get my steam deck. You made this look easy
I know this is a bit more of a weird question, but is it possible to dual-boot on the Steam Deck?
I know that, with Steam, you can just run big-picture mode, and that the Steam OS is pretty much just big-picture mode, but I'm just a little curious on this one.
Thank you. :)
yeah you can dual boot, just search on UA-cam so many video tutorials! its honestly amazing! as long as you can follow instructions well, you should be fine
Thanks so much for this video bro it wasn't long and the steps were perfect I did have to put your video in slow mo though because you talked so quick! Lol but thanks again! 😊
haha thank you. yes later videos I will slow down lol
Also just a heads-up, I used my USB on which I actually had other data on and it was completely wiped when I downloaded Windows 11 on it. I didn't know this would happen so make sure you guys don't have anything else on your USBs! (Or back em up)
thanksh man.. I appreciateshh theshh videoshh..
Hey great video 1 Question , when you loaded the boot manager and selected the usb , was it that quick to start the windows process or did it take awhile with the steam logo just on the screen ?
It depends on system really some have had hour load times some have had instant
@@ChiefSweet ok Thank you I have the Best Model Deck so I’ll let it sit for awhile.
Thank you so much short and simple 🎉🎉 your the best got a new subscriber
buying a 64gb steam deck to spend less cause i have a spare 2tb to install and looking at my windows installation lacking sound on the system is one of the best feelings ive ever felt, i love tech
Thanks bro, this is the best video out there
Nice! Now I’m more convinced to buy the Steam Deck. Very awesome innovation. Thanks for the video. Much love from Singapore.
No problem
i subbed followed it and you make it so easy to follow and understand
Happy to help!
My friend, thank you so much!!
Thank you!!! This was so easy and works perfectly
You were so comprehensive you definitely got a like and sub
Appreciate you
A perfect tutorial. Will come back to your channel for more, or recommendations if it ever comes up.
Appreciate you
Fantastic tutorial. Thank You
Good job man, worked perfectly ❤
Do you know how to switch from windows to steam os?
@carrieray1478 if you're asking me then no, I don't, but it's all nicely explained on Steam's page.
Thanks for this video man when I go home I’m going to do it. I’m tired of not being able to play the games I love.
Did it work?
I did it but im having battery issues (it would drain really quickly)
Straight to the point that's how video tutorials should be good job :)
very easy to understand!! thanks for the tutorial!
Hey! I have found that if you are dual booting already and if you want to go to Windows only just do the bios steps but with the sd card that you have been dual booting and all of your files, downloads, and all others will still be there and you will be able to access your internal storage.
You rock bro gonna try this out today when I get my flash drive but my other question is do you need to leave the flash drive in everytime you boot up windows?
How do I get off the screen that says let’s connect you to a network it’s not picking up my network
youll need ethernet
im stuck also anybody who has the answer?
awesome video! now i know what to do when i get my deck for christmas I just gotta wait now! XD
No problem. Can’t wait for you to get your steam deck!
thank you man. i got windows 11 pro to install now. thanks again
Is unknown devices in device manager normal? I installed the auto detect driver from amd software after ur video instructions and it installed a few more drivers which helped my steamdeck run ALOT better. Just thought it might be helpful. Thanks again for the video!
@ChiefSweet Are you gonna make a video on how to install windows 11 on the oled version?
Legend! Thank you so much, clear and concise tutorial.
Glad to help
another awesome video! thanks!!!
I only want to use windows 11 pro on my steam deck and can't get any of these things to appear I want to Uninstall steam os
Truly a perfect tutorial, thank you.
Very cool that its just that easy to install windows which is great for when and IF I decide to pick up a steam deck. BUT I might be able to get a gaming laptop for my bday this year. :)
So I’m a sys admin and of course could do this all myself. But I still watched your video while doing it. Worth it. Very good instructional video. No ums. No annoying music. Straight to the point. No notepad open, but a good microphone instead. I salute you. Subbing just to give you a sub count +1
Awesome tutorial! One question though, will this affect anything stored on a microSD card or the SSD already in the Steam Deck?
Only delete everything on the ssd. The micro sd card will still have all contents it had before
@@ChiefSweet Ah ok, thank you! :)
How are you able to go back into the game mode for the steam deck? Also am I still able to use the keyboard built into the steam deck or will that not work. Cause I don’t wanna have to use the keyboard and mouse all the time
I have a problem. At 3:12 I finished setting up my personal things but all it has done is be stuck on the steam deck logo and do nothing else, I've been waiting for a while now and I don't know what to do.
I'm having the same issue... Did you ever fix it?
I love your videos . Thank u for your shar3e❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Love you man thank you 💯💯💯💯
Thanks for this tutorial download …. Love you bro…..😅
Love you too 😁
Now this is more easier and not too complicated tutorial XD
I didn't get the which type of installation you want option
Does this wipe all of your previous files from Linux?
Btw, as of 8/17/2024, OLED now has support and I followed everything the same way and it worked. Thank you!
The files are different though, but on VALVE's notes where you download them, they explain the differences.
So will this still work if you don't activate windows 11? You mention it in the video that you don't need to activate.. but I don't see the watermark in your video.
Thank you for this tutorial, one problem though, keyboard wont open on Edge for me. Any tips??
Just did it, but I altered your method to be even easier: with Rufus software and downloading the Windows iso file, you can create an install drive on a MicroSD card and install Windows from there without even needing the USB Flash drive or USB hub. 100% self contained hardware, no additional parts required. Only caveat is that your PC needs a (Micro) SD card slot.
Yes you can do that I have a video dual booting this exact way!
@@ChiefSweet Nice! I will check out that video next. Your tutorial worked amazing, Windows is alive on my SD and busy installing and testing games out. Thanks for sharing the knowledge!
Instructions clear and straight forward. Liked and subscribed ! :D
very much appreciated
Looks really Easy. I don't have a Steam Deck yet bc I wanna just know how it looks like when putting a Windows System on the Steam Deck. I'm amazed that the Win11 ISO didn't Whined about "muhh, you don't have TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot Activated, MUHHHH!" - I guess it already haves that and has it Activated. Since this is the First video of your Channel, do you have a Tutorial how to Change a M.2 SSD of the Steam Deck, or Reinstall the Original Steam Deck OS?
Hi, Just wondering what is the best way to keep drivers updated for graphics etc
Thank! I'll have to try this later. Dumb question but is this free or do i need to purchase windows?
its free! windows will try hard to get you to buy it though hahaha
Great and easy tutorial! Creating a partition is not necessary?
it took a long time. lol
19 hours for me
Rufus, timekeeper of partitions 💀
Thank y bruh u the goat fr
Awesome video, really well done. Thanks so much for sharing. God Bless.
No problem
超級感謝你其他的教學都看不懂只有你的每個步驟都很仔細好人一身平安
Dead on here! Thank you!
Nah I love this guy he just went straight bro thanks but I’m scared of doing it is there any problem ? lol
Newb question. Do you need an external keyboard to do this? I am trying to download the windows drivers, but there’s no keyboard on the touchscreen of the deck and my Bluetooth keyboard isn’t connecting.
Thanks!
@ChiefSweet - Am I to assume the steamdeck controller will work then or are there additional settings / tweaking needed to get that to work?
Additional settings needed I have video on that as well
I have a question...Once windows 11 is installed can you still boot up to steam OS like is it dual boot capable? Also in windows 11 does the trackpad work as a mouse and does the controller still work or do you have to set that up? THANK you!
It’s single boot and you can download drivers to make everything such as the trackpad work
I don’t even have a steam deck, I just find it fascinating how you can use Windows operating systems on a handheld device 🙂
So u don’t have to pay for the licence key for windows because if you just down load it on to steam deck you don’t get any warning saying u need to put the key licence into the windows as I wouldn’t think it be a permanent thing,and the fact if you can’t get all the drivers for the WiFi and other drivers on the uled steam deck is it really worth putting windows on steam deck.