How to Dual Boot Steam Deck

[@Bauks]

100% Accurate. 0 Fat. It took about 2 hours total time with all the downloading and installing from scratch. It works great. Thank you very much.

[@polar-star64]

Genuinely a great tutorial. Not slow, gets straight to the point without lingering on about useless topics. Great job!

[@ChiefSweet]

Thank you

[@despressoclips]

Fun Fact: You can get straight to the Boot Manager by holding Minus instead of Plus when starting your deck.

[@DrVagax]

Thanks! This saved me some time

[@harry619]

Newbie here, do you need to install other bootloaders (like Clover) or the bootmanager that comes from pressing that "-" + "Power" button already sufficient enough?

[@tysicko]

@@harry619You dont need clover. The boot loader you can access by holding the volume down and power button will work just fine and is probably safer

[@harry619]

@@tysicko Thank you for the reply!

[@DarklandsKingBowser]

​@@tysicko Thank you for this comment

[@darrenpurcell6353]

Easily the best tutorial I've ever watched on KZbin. Clear, fast, no nonsense. Thank you!

[@exploreradventure4322]

It's amazing that Steam Deck is just so versatile handheld PC. Linux based SteamOS and Windows are both insane the Deck is my favourite tech ever.

[@ChiefSweet]

Yes I feel the same! It’s amazing

[@jojosbread_owo]

This is the definition of a good tutorial. Short, easy to follow, and no filler. Thank you so much :3

[@everettehungerford2858]

Thank you! You are both detailed and precise without being overlong, I dig it!

[@ChiefSweet]

Very much appreciated 😁

[@LordS20000]

I prefer deck wizards method because it gives you a selection screen but I also love this method

[@yaronefefrati6082]

you should do a tutorial "How to do a tutorial". absolutely the best tutorial in youtube . Chief Sweet you are the s*** Thanks man

[@ChiefSweet]

I appreciate you a lot!

[@MREnds08]

Your simplicity and straight to the point has Inspired me!

[@ChiefSweet]

That’s awesome! Glad to inspire

[@christiansantamaria7233]

Crazy in less 10 minutes you can have a whole other operating system unlocking thousands of more games and possibilities im so hyped for my deck just bought it literally today now the waiting game :)

[@ChiefSweet]

Yeah crazy stuff. Kind of exciting really 😁

[@christiansantamaria7233]

@@ChiefSweet yo i finally installed windows i went the internal route and gparted my internal drive i went wit tiny11 since i have the 64gb model thanks outa everyone your the one who explains it best!

[@luiscaletto2646]

​@christiansantamaria7233 how'd that go. I have the 256 gb sd and was gonna do it on that.

[@idlebead1002]

@@christiansantamaria7233do you need to pay for tiny 11

[@ultimatebreak827]

I wouldn't say 10 mins cause of that long process but yea

[@DeeLow52]

U are literally the best steam guy on youtube! THANK U SO MUCH

[@ChiefSweet]

No problem thank you for the kind words

[@cari_iii]

this is the absolute most helpful video I've seen, thank you!! step by step and straight to the point for someone who is easily overwhelmed by tinkering. I can't thank you enough. and thank you for showing how to switch between the OS as well!

[@ChiefSweet]

Appreciate that!

[@unkles]

Came back to this video after a year for a new Steam Deck I own and, as always , worked like a charm. Thanks again .

[@hannahalbangbee3682]

Omds? This is genuinely one of the most concise and informative tutorials I've ever listened to, You were so straight to the point I was done in seconds! Thank you so much!

[@ChiefSweet]

Appreciate you

[@crosscoregaming4035]

This was so helpful, going step by step and extremely easy to follow. Thank you sir!

[@h2oryxio924]

Thank you this worked! I did it with windows 11. Just a small note, if you're like me and don't have an adapter so you can't plug in your USB, what I did is install those drivers on my computer, I then connected my phone to my computer and transferred them there and finally transferred them from my phone to my steam deck (so basically I used a phone instead of a USB). No issues here :)

[@pinkharmony9796]

Hello! i have a question. Will windows read my 1tb storage because i bought the 1tb OLED version

[@Supernovatvs]

Your videos are literally perfect. No bs, just you explaining how to do it perfectly. Thank you sir

[@AyysssssKendi]

Thank you for this very straightforward, no BS tutorial. You definitely deserve more subs! Thanks champ!

[@Squidward1994]

You literally made my deck so much more useful and amazing. Thank you very much for your research and time in this video 💯💯💯💯💯

[@ultimatebreak827]

I cant wait to do this, being able to try out fortnite will be cool

[@xdinorun]

@@ultimatebreak827 did it work?

[@ultimatebreak827]

@@xdinorun yea it did but windows is slow and Fortnite doesn’t run very well

[@xdinorun]

@@ultimatebreak827 so do you regret doing it? I was worried about doing it right after he said he made his own software or something for the screen to choose whether you want windows or steam os. kinda worried I might get a virus or sum

[@ultimatebreak827]

@@xdinorun It worked and everything but was super slow running off of a microsd card.

[@grellkaizer3720]

Hey man, I just added Windows so I can dual boot windows on my steamdeck, worked 100%. Thanks man, instant subbed.

[@ChiefSweet]

Appreciate you

[@Ramsteinrig]

THIS is the video that helped me the most! Short and to the point and very well-explained. Thanks a TON!

[@ChiefSweet]

No problem glad to help

[@user-ww1dx6rt3u]

Thanks!

[@ChiefSweet]

No problem at all thank you so much!

[@baconious1380]

Sir. You just helped me a ton. I don’t have to carry my shitty laptop and deck. Not I carry a small keyboard. Dock and my deck with a mouse. 15/10 tutorial. Best I’ve ever seen so far

[@thomgardner5293]

Insanely easy to follow and works perfectly, thanks so much!

[@ChiefSweet]

Happy to help

[@ANJIN79SAMMA]

Damn that was right to point - no fluff- NICE! Thanks for this man, been needing this

[@ChiefSweet]

Glad to help 😁

[@MamaDespik]

This tutorial is perfect, but any chance you can do one for how to dual boot on internal storage instead of an SD card?

[@john9738]

Extremely helpful and concise. Saved me from buying a windows handheld for a couple games.

[@Ac3ofDr4gons]

Thank you, this guide was perfect. All the necessary steps were in there, along with a few extra tips at the end to help with the on-screen keyboard.

[@ChiefSweet]

Appreciate you

[@o0junglist0o93]

Best tutorial I've seen so far, many thanks 🙏

[@AnhNguyen-yn8vn]

THIS WAS THE BEST TUTORIAL THERE IS THE OTHERS WERE SO COMPLICATED I WAS GONNA GET SCARED OF MESSING IT UP😭

[@ChiefSweet]

Happy to help

[@mattpage2378]

thank you so much for your very thorough and straight to the point video

[@ChiefSweet]

Happy to help

[@awsome6948]

u able to do it with windows 11 also?

[@isaiahreinmiller9311]

I did the exact thing he did but with windows 11 and it worked the same so yeah you can

[@snwdrop]

Came across this video as i was looking up ways to setup dual boot for the deck. Really nice video and a pretty clear one! Just a quick question though, all these drivers, updates and etc. they all will be installed on the microSD card we use for the WinOS right? And also if we were to install games on the WinOS, i would assume everything will go into the SD card too?

[@angilif32]

Thank you so much! Made it so easy to understand and follow.

[@putrasuprz2243]

i have installed windows on my deck but when i go into steamOS gaming mode i cannot use my sd card unless i format it🤐

[@bungiggy]

Best tutorial out here, chief. 10/10.

[@ChiefSweet]

Thank you 🙏

[@JunkYardTM]

It's not technically dual boot. It has two independent drives. Dual booting is when a single boot drive is partitioned with more than one OS image. Great video.

[@soulbravo337]

You need to keep the micro sd card inserted all the item your using windows? What about the micros sd card with game? Can i download game to the same micros sd card where is windows installed?

[@Lo-Fi-_-Gaming]

Best video tutorial I've seen on youtube. For more than 20 years of my life this is the best - please accept this medal 🥇 😆 Praising aside. Do you have any issues with this dual booting after 4 months of experience? Will this also affect any of my current data in my steamOS? Hopefully I can get an answer. Im kinda scared of dual booting my SD but I wanna play my windows games lol😅

[@ChiefSweet]

Thank you very much! I have had no issues at all this entire time

[@ianmonks4681]

Thanks for video, I will be doing this when my deck arrives

[@tedged]

getting my deck tomorrow. good video. subbed.

[@ChiefSweet]

Appreciate you

[@kaneru8593]

Well done. Best guide that can be.

[@ChiefSweet]

Appreciate it

[@Saeedandi]

Thanks. Its really helpful. Thank you for making it simple

[@FearlessGUR]

Can I do the exact same thing but Windows 11?

[@zekealabat5917]

What would happen if i remove the sd card that has windows?

[@Zatariz]

I got to the part where it asked where I want to install Windows, am I doing something wrong?

[@propalmer5097]

Can you keep games installed on your sd card from steam os and get windows on the same card?

[@onecoolguy123]

From SteamOS will I still be able to use free space on the SSD that has the windows install for game installs and such?

[@qwertyboi32]

Great vid man, super concise and easy to follow!

[@ChiefSweet]

Thank you

[@Typlay87]

I got to the steam deck process and it's asking for the product key and won't install. Did I miss a step?

[@Typlay87]

I think I missed clicking windows to go.. 😮

[@iqmalanderson176]

hi if i don't have a flashdrive, what other options do i have? i do have extra sd card though? other than the one for my steam deck? pls help!

[@mariarosarialongobardi2487]

Thank you so much! Will I be able to add games installed via Windows on my steam library as well and play them in gaming mode?

[@ericcarcamo6201]

Put of curiosity do I have to do the volume down and power button every boot or will the deck recognize which operating system booted last

[@ChiefSweet]

It will recognize which booted last. At least that’s what mine does

[@Captain_Eddy]

Hurrah! Fantastic video! 🎉

[@ChiefSweet]

Thank you

[@oddworlddude]

I've now done this but I had to use EasyUEFI to install Windows 10 to an external HDD, because my microSD card wouldn't format properly. I managed to follow your other steps though, so thanks for a helpful video!

[@TenTenzo]

Just as I was thinking about it this video pops up🙏

[@ChiefSweet]

The algorithm knew

[@JoaoVictor-of9sh]

Thank you!! Grat video! But I got a question: how to install games on sd windows on the steam deck? Do the games use the sd or steam deck storage?

[@ChiefSweet]

It will use the sd card

[@SubjectiveFunny]

Wow, you nailed that explanation Great job 👍

[@reedygaming4585]

and can you switch out sd cards one with the winodws on it and one with linux games without compromising the winodws integrity or avoid doing setup again

[@ChiefSweet]

Yes you can.

[@zach23183]

Would this be possible to do on the steam deck alone? If you use proton to open the .exe files and set up everything up from the steam deck. Or is that just stupid

[@benjaminadames7266]

hey i followed along but my steam deck is not recognizing external monitors

[@ChiefSweet]

You downloaded the drivers as well?

[@abdilahrf]

easy to follow and its fast only 7 minutes video good job.

[@fuzzinator9523]

i assume u can but can u just use an external hdd or ssd by using it docked

[@crazexwarzone985]

Thanks once again, going to try this now. 👍

[@ChiefSweet]

No problem glad to help. Let me know how it goes

[@man_decoy]

Bloat box is the next thing you should do after this! It'll relieve so much ram and cpu usage due to windows bloatware removal.

[@iBuff_]

Wow. Fantastic, concise information. Just made me a whole lot more comfortable with the process. THANK YOU!!

[@ChiefSweet]

Happy to help

[@iBuff_]

@@ChiefSweet just got it locked and loaded. Let's go!! Thanks, again.

[@TheGabrielfaro]

so windows will always be on the sd card, right?

[@rushmore3927]

Windows cache and file management loves burning out write state function on sd cards. I think extreme Sandisk might have a chance of a decent life.

[@EZCOOKSIT]

All the other videos I have seen are way to dang long. Thank you for breaking it down. I have windows 10 right now without the dual boot and just want to play cod on the deck 😂

[@ChiefSweet]

Understandable I bought the deck to play cod as well 😁

[@Footyfacts950]

Will the storage of the steam de k will be used or storage of micro sd card

[@ChiefSweet]

micro sd card

[@Footyfacts950]

⁠​⁠@@ChiefSweet thanku

[@hellzonehz1416]

Can we install games on that same sd card where windows is installed ??

[@ChiefSweet]

Yes

[@SpinnerYTGL]

100% works. Thank you for your help :)

[@LunaticOnPixiv]

its may a stupid question but can i still use my sd card after i maked it a bootable drive? its the only sd i have and i got the 64 gig version so have to know that

[@ChiefSweet]

It would be a windows drive after so you wouldn’t be able to unless you formatted and erased windows to make it useful to steam os again

[@LunaticOnPixiv]

@@ChiefSweet thank you man you saved my life

[@Paperboi.]

This is a awesome tutorial and 100% would recommend

[@Typlay87]

Dumb question, can I install windows 10 to the steam deck via the SD dock vs placing card into the deck itself? I have a 1tb card in the deck with a lot of junk I don't want to take out if I don't have to.

[@deathange820]

Awesome tutorial. Question, in windows, is it possible to have the left trackpad work as a scroll wheel?

[@ChiefSweet]

Yes I have a video installing software where you can customize buttons on the deck for windows however you want

[@JerryTNF]

This is a quick and easy way to install Windows, but this installs onto the SD card. A large number of sd cards on the steam deck fails when windows runs from the sd card itself. The driver install section was really helpful

[@brandonwalker8666]

Steam os doesnt show up for me and it wont let me get pass the portion settings when setting up windows

[@fireblaze302]

is the sd required unlike non dual boot or is it not available without a sd card

[@will6724]

Thank you so much for this!

[@ChiefSweet]

No problem 😁

[@astnla]

What if you have a microSD that you already use for the SteamOS? I have a 1TB and doing this would erase everything on it which are my games. Could I use a flash drive instead but still follow the same process?

[@ChiefSweet]

Yeah you could.

[@LilSicky7]

I have a question for the Wi-Fi adapter download. Can I use that to install Wi-Fi in a computer other than the steam deck or does it have to be the steam deck?🤔

[@Alekso44]

64gb microsd enough? Isn't 128gb fine?

[@MightyWolfTV]

So, I have a 512 micro sd card already in my Steam deck filled with games. Do I have to format it to install windows on it? Or can I use a different micro sd card and swap the micro sd card afterwards?

[@pathet11cc]

Of course you can swap them

[@iamcasinoroyal]

Why use flash drive for drivers instead of micro SD?

[@ChiefSweet]

Easier for new people who know nothing about computers to follow along.

[@iamcasinoroyal]

@@ChiefSweet ok. thanks for the video, btw

[@ChiefSweet]

@@iamcasinoroyal no problem 😁

[@michamations]

Does this tutorial also apply to windows 11 or just windows 10?

[@wanderingrock6756]

Using Rufus 4.5 and I can't get it to recognize my microSD card, will see about getting a different card reader to see if that will help but if you can think of anything that might help then please let me know.

[@SHMlKE]

So both storage drives can't be shared correct? Basically have steam os 1tb and micro SD windows 1tb?

[@ChiefSweet]

Yup

[@fielddart8204]

Thank you for this video, I just have one question though. If windows is installed on the sd card, then what happens if I take it out? What if it gets full? Also, I know I said one question, but is this whole process reversible?

[@scrapmetalgames5032]

I tried doing this for like 6 hours a few days ago cause the other people were skipping steps or just weren't explaining this correctly and because of them I ended up not only not getting windows but also deleting steam os of my steam deck along with everything on it, I did it with this video alone and all I had to do outside of installing everything was go to Walmart and get a usb adapter and micro Sd to hold the drivers

[@gamingandgardening]

Thanks for this video. Does the SD card last a long time before dying?

[@amp4203a]

Great tutorial. What were you using to screen record on the Deck ?

[@olusegunkolade9029]

Hi I just got my steam deck and I followed ur method and it worked but I could no longer use the sd card on steam os, is it possible to partition the sd card so I can still have some extra storage for my steam os. I would probably partition the 512 in half and install windows on the 256 side and still have 256 for steam

[@ChiefSweet]

I will be making a video partitioning the internal ssd which would be way better as you can use a sd card for steam still

[@diggky]

mine only has windows boot manager i dont see steam os 6:55

[@DialupGaming]

Need help! When formatting my SD. It's ExFat. And doesn't show up on Rufus and when I format to NTFS it doesn't show up either.

[@FaiththeDachshund]

can i use the same usb drive to install windows and the drivers??

[@Armaan352]

Can we use steam deck as micro sd card reader

[@mashi81]

Is there a way to make windows a bit more responsive when installed on a microsd? It is pretty slow afterall

[@emric4825]

can you do this on a SD card that is currently being used by the system? or do you have to wipe it/use a different one

[@isaackson5144]

Apparently dual boot on a sd card kill the deck. Be carefull

[@beans3001]

Thanks! Having windows on it is super cursed but i love it