How To Install Windows 11 on Steam Deck! Not Dual Boot

[@ChiefSweet]

Very important this does not work with steam deck OLED as drivers aren’t available from steam yet.

[@jacobogburn2177]

well i didnt see this until i started, so how do i reverse this? im to the part where its searching for network.

[@parkwon6377]

Oh just when I downloaded and tried

[@parkwon6377]

@@jacobogburn2177 I am in same situation

[@parkwon6377]

@chiefsweet how can I get off from “let’s connect you to a network ?

[@Max_The_Sniff]

They’re available now

[@KuraraPalacios]

This tutorial is amazing straight to the point and no over explanation

[@stephoneal7283]

This is how a tutorial should be. I wish I could do more than just like and subscribe. AWESOME!!

[@ChiefSweet]

very much appreciated

[@Eris-in-Paris]

@@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!

[@ChiefSweet]

@@Eris-in-Paris you can simply reinstall steam os. Won’t be a issue at all.

[@Sammy10100]

Does installing windows to the steam deck overwrite the Linux system. If so then u now have a windows based handheld system.

[@LiamLikesSharks555]

Fr

[@oliviatrafford5669]

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

[@MrAxelStone]

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.

[@ChiefSweet]

Appreciate you

[@mission5612]

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.

[@sarahrivera4050]

THANK YOU!!!!Just installed windows on my deck with no issues. You got yourself a new subscriber! Great job on this.

[@smokers1231000]

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.

[@ChiefSweet]

appreciate it

[@iamFolegnani]

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.

[@fluffyeddie8882]

Thank you

[@jackaboo10]

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 😊❤

[@ChiefSweet]

That’s awesome to hear!

[@AjZeph]

Were u able to go back to gaming mode?

[@jar768jake]

I was not expecting it to be the exact same process as most computers. Awesome.

[@silverplasticware]

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.

[@impoppy9145]

You just delete all the drives just like he did

[@will6724]

It confused me too

[@johnnyrodriguez276]

Same got confused I deleted it

[@cammy43210]

Thank you for these comments. I was so confused when it was left with two drives.

[@Each1Teach1BuildMany]

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!

[@roswellquas9974]

is the FPS similar to Steam OS?

[@ethanvonachen7711]

you could play cyberpunk on steamOS already

[@Each1Teach1BuildMany]

@@ethanvonachen7711I couldn’t at the time. I could buy, but not play.

[@Each1Teach1BuildMany]

@@roswellquas9974I can’t really say. Sorry.

[@HAIRYGRUNT]

Straight to the point!!!!! Bravo sir

[@ChiefSweet]

Thank you 🙏

[@thechamptonapz427]

This is very helpful and straight to the point!

[@ChiefSweet]

Thank you 🙏

[@johns818]

Dude I love your tutorials. The information sequence is always linier and it never branches off outside of the task at hand.

[@ChiefSweet]

Thank you

[@demondash8572]

​@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

[@Danielviavideo]

This was a very concise tutorial with no random fluff or BS, great job!

[@ChiefSweet]

Appreciate that

[@drago7635]

@@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

[@ChiefSweet]

@@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.

[@drago7635]

@@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

[@DanieltheGe0rge]

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.

[@deltagod8837]

Very informative thank you for the video tutorial chief!! Game on!

[@ChiefSweet]

glad I could help

[@ImJosh09]

Just here to hit the like button, because I always support the Chief, even when I don't have a steam deck

[@ChiefSweet]

Gang Gang!

[@ryandombrowski9004]

Perfect tutorial, no nonsense. THANK YOU!

[@ChiefSweet]

No problem

[@ryandombrowski9004]

@@ChiefSweet bro... after I finished this, why was your next video a video saying that win 10 is better than 11?? come on maaaan

[@ChiefSweet]

@@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.

[@Rogue_roll]

Dude, thank you from the bottom of my heart, it’s been almost 2 years without sound and it fixed it, your so amazing

[@JohnBanana935]

You didn’t think to install sound drivers?

[@Rogue_roll]

@@JohnBanana935i tried so much, trust me this is the only video I have found that works

[@makandalp]

​@@JohnBanana935lmao some people are braindead

[@KuroAnimeGamer995]

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.

[@Count_Apostasy]

Your video tutorial was epic and well done. Thank you so much for the help!

[@keyblade450]

Awesome!! I can't wait to get home and follow your instructions. Thank you very much for this video. 🙏🏼

[@ChiefSweet]

No problem!

[@KevinDupont-n6t]

Your tutorial worked perfectly and was easy to follow! Thank you so much!

[@yaboii_rico5988]

Can you please tell me how to get a sound drive?

[@virlox]

even after a year,still works

[@Vq2_]

Can i do this for free or do i need to pay for windows or smthing

[@MaidenlessScepter]

No, it free, you only have to pay for windows if you want more personalized stuff

[@jayn8864]

Thank you very much Chief your an absolute joy to watch

[@helloworld6160]

i had no idea that steam supported windows on the deck, pretty impressive!

[@cameronthompson2869]

It’s not supported

[@cameronthompson2869]

You’re replacing the steam os

[@sisero_05]

Not officially supported. Valve needs to work on this and make it fully compatible just like other handhelds did.

[@clichayed]

@@sisero_05 Why would they do that though?

[@Zontar82]

@@clichayed because there are like 5 billion reasons?

[@Alwoomy]

Question: How does one go back to the SteamOS from Windows 11 once it's booted on the Steam Deck?

[@mediaman9719]

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.

[@ChiefSweet]

Thank you 🙏 happy to help

[@SayianMonkey]

Adding this video to my liked videos so I can do this when I get my steam deck. You made this look easy

[@mudko3589]

Clear and concise! Getting my deck here soon!! Can I still use an SD card with windows 11 for games?

[@ChiefSweet]

Oh yeah 100% can use the sd card for games.

[@edwardrockingan2177]

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.

[@lucasperi2197]

I'm having the same issue... Did you ever fix it?

[@astro5844]

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

[@HRSGAMING677]

Same I’m stuck

[@iancamillo5820]

Did you figure it out?

[@iancamillo5820]

@@HRSGAMING677 did you figure it out?

[@astro5844]

I got it to work

[@astro5844]

There's an Option where you can use your router to log in

[@borben7220]

Thank you!!! This was so easy and works perfectly

[@vertextwin1177]

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?

[@DigitalChema]

You need to install the steam beta to enable full support and functionallity of the controllers

[@melvinmendez8554]

@@DigitalChema how? And keyboard work, like steam+X? Or no

[@DigitalChema]

@@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

[@DigitalChema]

@Bryrenaissanceguy 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

[@curvingduckling12]

i subbed followed it and you make it so easy to follow and understand

[@ChiefSweet]

Happy to help!

[@KindGentlemanThatIsntKind]

Awesome vid, could you do a vid on how to dual boot? You are the only KZbinr who actually does good tutorials!

[@ChiefSweet]

Thank you so much!

[@yaboii_rico5988]

How do I get off the screen that says let’s connect you to a network it’s not picking up my network

[@Quxilz]

youll need ethernet

[@jcps4794]

im stuck also anybody who has the answer?

[@DaRootBeer1231]

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?

[@Zontar82]

no that's dual boot and it's not available yet , thanks valve for it

[@shotzpm]

@@Zontar82ur able to dual boot

[@Vombie115]

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

[@UntrainableWizard]

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. :)

[@mushfiq8318]

yeah you can dual boot, just search on KZbin so many video tutorials! its honestly amazing! as long as you can follow instructions well, you should be fine

[@Vombie115]

I didn't get the which type of installation you want option

[@JennyRomantic]

Thank you so much short and simple 🎉🎉 your the best got a new subscriber

[@1hitkill973]

Nice! Now I’m more convinced to buy the Steam Deck. Very awesome innovation. Thanks for the video. Much love from Singapore.

[@ChiefSweet]

No problem

[@benwarren6762]

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 🎉❤

[@ChiefSweet]

@@benwarren6762 happy to help

[@andrewwilliams9063]

A perfect tutorial. Will come back to your channel for more, or recommendations if it ever comes up.

[@ChiefSweet]

Appreciate you

[@jusajiesipo]

Hi! Can I ask how much storage does this take? And how to swap back to steamOS ?

[@denary-clapper5575]

Thanks bro, this is the best video out there

[@maciejskerka740]

Good job man, worked perfectly ❤

[@carrieray1478]

Do you know how to switch from windows to steam os?

[@maciejskerka740]

@carrieray1478 if you're asking me then no, I don't, but it's all nicely explained on Steam's page.

[@sklungofunk]

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

[@Vanetary_X]

like someone else commented, at 2:40 he says you need to only delete the ''primary drives''. You're supposed to delete some other drives too though. (Until you're left with one high gigabyte disk 0 and maybe some disk 1's, then you just select your disk 0 to install on.)

[@cheeinnit9047]

it hasnt worked for me, ive tried it multiple times and it installs for 5% then says 'windows 11 failed to install' and shuts down deleting everything on the usb

[@OnPoint-Photo]

Holy smokes thats amazing! Thank you sir!

[@dragonballlover4092]

You were so comprehensive you definitely got a like and sub

[@ChiefSweet]

Appreciate you

[@BreeZieDoesiT]

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?

[@blackshadows1992]

Straight to the point that's how video tutorials should be good job :)

[@lightbenderga2017]

Truly a perfect tutorial, thank you.

[@MikeTheMadMan_Gaming]

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! 😊

[@ChiefSweet]

haha thank you. yes later videos I will slow down lol

[@JoshuaEsquibelisolatedent]

followed your tutorial and it bricked my steam deck thanks man really appreciate it

[@ChiefSweet]

@@JoshuaEsquibelisolatedent there is no way to brick it. You can just reinstall steal os to reset it. I have a guide for that as well pretty much factory resets it

[@JoshuaEsquibelisolatedent]

@ChiefSweet deleting all the partitions broke the windows install don't delete the partitions

[@ChiefSweet]

@@JoshuaEsquibelisolatedent that’s deleting steam it is necessary to wipe the old data off the ssd to install a fresh windows install. I’ve done this a hundred times deleting partitions never had any bad effects. The SSD is just a storage device. With Steam OS it’s Steam installed on it. Formatting the ssd removes all data. It’ll be a fresh SSD ready for a fresh windows install if that makes sense

[@JoshuaEsquibelisolatedent]

@ChiefSweet and that's what this tutorial said to do delete all the partitions except one which breaks it it's a bad tutorial

[@ChiefSweet]

@@JoshuaEsquibelisolatedent yes this tutorial is going to delete steam os and install windows you delete the partitions to do so.

[@QueGotGame]

Love you man thank you 💯💯💯💯

[@atmphil1]

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.

[@Choppa-san860]

Did it work? I did it but im having battery issues (it would drain really quickly)

[@dtvt8421]

thanksh man.. I appreciateshh theshh videoshh..

[@antoniof5344]

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 ?

[@ChiefSweet]

It depends on system really some have had hour load times some have had instant

[@antoniof5344]

@@ChiefSweet ok Thank you I have the Best Model Deck so I’ll let it sit for awhile.

[@Upgradetech]

DiHow did you find the last 6 Missing Windows drivers?

[@imaustin1076]

good video thats simple and easy to follow, thank you

[@ChiefSweet]

No problem

[@guynahmias6456]

Brooooo i loveee you so much i try this on steam deck work and you fix my audio problem in my leptop that i has like year i love you so muchh

[@arieltrinidad231]

Doesn’t let me connect to wifi im stuck on the wifi page

[@remon2345]

Great video thanks

[@Sora6645.]

thank you man. i got windows 11 pro to install now. thanks again

[@omedkb]

My friend, thank you so much!!

[@skotsour]

Perfect tutorial, thanks!

[@ChiefSweet]

Happy to help

[@angelangel_angel]

question: will you still be able to return to the steam deck gaming mode?

[@TimurBorgir]

another awesome video! thanks!!!

[@atefsalam7141]

Hi, Just wondering what is the best way to keep drivers updated for graphics etc

[@OfficialDingus]

Its forcing me to activate windows 11 home license on Steam deck now after i installed it or it leaves a permanent watermark on the bottom right of the screen is that happening to anyone else ?

[@babmusterd]

I was able to activate it. Do you have a current PC?

[@waldovicente4739]

Now this is more easier and not too complicated tutorial XD

[@高手-q1v]

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

[@EZTHAMIC]

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?

[@cookmallows]

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)

[@Kerank]

Hi @ChiefSweet, does it work for the Steam Deck Oled ?

[@ClearsightYT]

can you install it on your SD card instead of deleting the main steamOS

[@ChiefSweet]

Yes totally. Just select the sd card when you see it on the list of drives

[@furiousgamezz6725]

Thanks for this tutorial download …. Love you bro…..😅

[@ChiefSweet]

Love you too 😁

[@reallyryan_]

awesome video! now i know what to do when i get my deck for christmas I just gotta wait now! XD

[@ChiefSweet]

No problem. Can’t wait for you to get your steam deck!

[@Thenerdschannel]

This is dope thank alot

[@ChiefSweet]

no problem

[@CorpesGrved]

@ChiefSweet Are you gonna make a video on how to install windows 11 on the oled version?

[@Azhang22]

Can you easily switch back and forth between desktop mode and it’s original mode?

[@BlurryHeart15]

Yeah I'm curious about this as well. Like is there a way to switch between the two OS?

[@luongtuyetthuongdo6743]

I love your videos . Thank u for your shar3e❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@taquero5012]

Awesome video, thanks!

[@ChiefSweet]

No problem

[@trickynekoman]

Thanks so much!

[@LEGOWaterSaga]

The APU driver link doesn't work.

[@markdavenportjr5129]

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. :)

[@DamonteJB]

Bro you made this look so easy, can’t wait to get mine

[@ChiefSweet]

Heyoo king good to see you here on my other hobby channel 😂

[@DamonteJB]

@@ChiefSweet so glad I found it, so I have to know how does the deck run windows

[@liansian5098]

Thanks mate💯

[@ChiefSweet]

Happy to help

[@amit_patel654]

Awesome tutorial! One question though, will this affect anything stored on a microSD card or the SSD already in the Steam Deck?

[@ChiefSweet]

Only delete everything on the ssd. The micro sd card will still have all contents it had before

[@amit_patel654]

@@ChiefSweet Ah ok, thank you! :)

[@RubenSanchez-rd1op]

Will this delete everything else on my steam deck?

[@DenonGregory]

perfect thank you so much!!!

[@ChiefSweet]

Happy to help

[@ZacharyMcGurk]

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

[@MinorLyrics]

I HAVE AN IMPORTANT QUESTION. Upon doing this process, will it remove steamOS (including data, files etc) from my microSD and internal storage?

[@lucid1329]

yea

[@toqa6735]

@@lucid1329how to get them back TT