Windows 11 Steam Deck LCD - How to Guide for Best Experience - Part 1

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Part 2 is right here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6OshaJqndCWrZY

[@10aDowningStreet]

Make your Windows install disk with rufus, if you want it to, it cuts out all the endless questions, local account creation can be done automatically by ticking a box.

[@brycedayton4092]

This is EXACTLY what I'm looking for right now. I had this full experience a while back, but I think something went wrong and I ended up going back to Steam. I'm ready to go the Playnite route again, since I honestly loved it the last time, so this comes at the perfect time.

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Awesome! The Playnite video should be up in a few days, then you should be good to go.

[@zroidys]

The trick to setup and use a local account during the Windows install process is to NOT connect to WiFi or internet. Then you will have an option to go through the 'Limited' setup process.

[@BennTheGreaT]

Mine always forced me to connect to internet. Or i cannot proceed. No option for limited setup process.

[@Craftidore]

If you have a keyboard connected, hit Shift F10 when you get to the 'sign into wifi' screen (which is *before* you sign into your microsoft account). Then type `taskmgr` and hit enter. Then open up background processes, find Network Connection Flow, and end the task. It'll take you past the sign into wifi and sign into microsoft account screens.

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

True! Also, a fake email like [e-mail] bypasses it and allows local accounts.

[@momosaleh2400]

wow , like a charm ... EXCELLENT work.

[@philmartin265]

Worked like a charm!!!!!!!!! Brilliant work. Thank you!

[@otifenipatrick261]

NICE JOB THIS PART ONE

[@dixon266]

I would love if Steam deck tools had gyro as an option for x360 so we could use it with any game. Alot easier to use than Handheld Companion but without gyro its a no go. Thanks for the guide

[@FireGate_13]

some corrections: 1) it does not improve display's scaling 2) none of the drivers are made from the community, they are all from valve and windows update.

[@otifenipatrick261]

LONG LIFE TO THE CHANNEL...YOU ARE A GOAT SIR .... PATRICK FROM AFRICA COUNTRY OF FRANCIS NGANOU KING OF MMA

[@gasboy122]

So, I want to install Celeste’s automated drivers install thing, but I’ve already installed the basic drivers for Windows that were on Steams website. So my question is, do I have to get rid of the drivers that are already there before I run the auto installer? Or will they just overwrite them?

[@Wistz90]

...am I considering tinkering? Yes, I am. Am I falling asleep? Yes. The name of the game shown is Blue Dragon via Xenia (360). Did I watch the entire video for that? 50:50.

[@Draak-d2o]

Mind blowing ❤

[@Ziggurat1]

I wouldn't dream about installing or using windows on anything. But I love the fact that there is nothing stopping you, even though it's not a supported use case.

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Yeah it's awesome that Valve continues support with drivers etc. In all honesty, I wouldn't have the Deck if it didn't have Windows, so it's a great thing that Valve made it easy to have choices.

[@Ziggurat1]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds I'm in the market for a handheld when I get my tax returns. And I won't dream about anything without good Linux support! I think it's great a great place the market is in now, but valve needs to step up with releasing an official version of steam os 3.0, not just steamdeck os which doesn't support other hardware like steamOS Have you considered another handheld? What makes you want windows on deck VS another handheld? I am an avid steam controller user, is that the reason you prefer the deck? Or another reason?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Oh I'm surrounded by handhelds LOL kind of goes with the channel name, Linux, Android, Windows, everything. I use different ones for different use cases, like my RG35XX for portable on the go, RG405M for PS1/N64 at home and on the go and my Steam Deck for everything else. We'll see where the ROG Ally fits in when I get it. I actually don't prefer the Deck for a lot, it just happens to be the best valued Windows handheld right now and so it's the defacto choice for GC/Wii/PS2 and above + PC Games.

[@Ziggurat1]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds thanks!

[@StokersMlnt]

the entire longest part of this whole thing is just downloading windows on the flash drive ong

[@mohamedbaker4095]

Damn man you are amazing you helped me a lot thank you❤

[@MrBabybull42]

This seems like a lot just for windows but I do appreciate you for sharing this video wish they just used windows as a default with the deck in the first place so all games worked out of the box but I digress

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

It's not too bad. It's really just install Windows > Run script. But it's not a plug and play experience for sure.

[@ToxicatedSins]

Diablo 4 was a pain on steamos. I installed beta. Now I have bought nonbeta, everything went wrong. End up trying to fix it for 3 hours. Somehow battlenet folder dissappears somewhere after first launch. So I had to reinstall battlenet and diablo in custom folders just to have control if something goes wrong. So yeah steamos is good as long as you just install compatible games bought on steam. But everything else is so much more painful. In windows everything is clear and you can find things easily. But steamos has a painful path and folder system that is not user friendly at all. This video just showed how advanced all refresh rates became and easy to use, now I am tempted to try windows again, because few months ago steal deck tools was buggy and controls was fucked up.

[@dfa1]

One tip, when doing Autologin. I kept getting invalid username/pass when trying to run the program with a 4 digit number password. When I switched my password to "letters and numbers" it worked for me

[@galagast-fx]

I noticed that you don't actually have to hold on to the plus button after pressing the power button. Releasing both buttons after pressing them should still load to the boot menu.

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Yep! I just like being extra sure lol

[@rmercado1978]

Excellent!!! question, will the custom tweaks work on Tiny11?

[@pwnagejetsonjetson4118]

I tried installing the adrenaline software. Would not install. I installed the ccc2 and still wouldn't work

[@netrodex]

I don't know if valve or microsoft improved windows 11 to run on steam deck, coz I just installed today, and the controllers worked right off the bet! that's great. still thanks for your quick tips and help! ;) also... on the windows install choose English (world) then it doesn't come with junk like normally does

[@gokuddusigokuddusi6157]

thanks you sooo muuutch i love you maaan

[@fatsecurityguard2864]

I have a steam deck and have Windows on it but since i both it I never really use it idk what to do on it 😅i both it for work

[@MrAxelStone]

When I reboot I get the following message about RivaTuner: "Direct3D9 components cannot be hooked right now. It is stonrly recommended to restart application"....any idea how to fix that?....pops up every boot up.

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

I don't, no, haven't seen that.

[@RaquelRRamos]

I have the same popup

[@gmastermix1]

It doesn’t give me the option to save it on a usb drive tho when I try to download it

[@Ryuzakis75]

Very good video, thank you!

[@Ryuzakis75]

do you also plan to show the Steam UI in the same way as SteamOS? I've tried it and I'm quite happy with it, but I'm having problems with e.g. the CEMU emulator which, after pressing the STEAM key, only shows the main menu and not the sub-menu where you can change controls, close, etc (as well as sending CEMU into the background which can only be called with alt+tab).

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

So second video will be the setup of Playnite as a frontend instead of Steam. I just find it better and don't want to rely on Steam for everything. Playnite will house all of our games, emulators, everything.

[@vpRiggs]

Thank you for this video, I'm putting in my 1 tb drive now and then installing windows 11. I like steam OS but want to play all my games with minimal steps. My question is, everything we installed with the script, will those alert us in the future automatically when updates come out for each or do we have to periodically re run the script? Thanks!

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Nope! Should alert you/be automatic as long as you say yes to providing your information at that part in the video.

[@vpRiggs]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds awesome thanks!!!

[@brainpaingaming]

Great video, one question. I’m guessing the windows 11 is ran without a product key?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

That's up to you, mine isn't.

[@createx1751]

Any idea when will Windows launch their Handheld mode

[@croper0]

thanks this is pretty useful

[@dontsweatme4588]

I’ve tried handheld companions. Aesthetically it’s nice but I don’t like having to use touch controls to change settings

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

I prefer Steam Deck Tools myself.

[@luisgarza8636]

On my steamdeck when am in modern warfare it doesnt show up keyboard so i can sign in to my account

[@TylerMBuller12]

When I try to limit the frame rate the screen just goes black on the deck.

[@olbollx8902]

The shortcuts with the STEAM button are effected when steam is open, how do I turn off this feature of Steam?

[@josephjones4962]

I get the blue screen of death and do you know how to fix that I'm searching and don't see anything to accommodate my needs to run dual boot

[@uziirey5350]

How do I get my steam deck dock to display to my tv after getting windows 11?

[@filipemiguel268]

Hi great video! I want to ask you what the advantages of W11 compared to W10? Assumed you prefer W11, Thx!

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Win 10 has the advtange of being able to play certain anti cheat games like FIFA and Valorant. I prefer Win 11 as I find it's more suited for this device.

[@filipemiguel268]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds Thank you, i didnt know that im still only with linux/steamOS but i want to dual boot my deck for kind some time now, my principal focus is xenia and some windows/microsoft games that dont run on linux side but SteamOS wil continue to be for me the main system, Thanks again!

[@dogewithbluebackground3885]

My windows keeps crashing and I get blue screen. Is this a common issue? I’m using windows 10 is windows 11 more stable?

[@MrPaddypractice]

This is great but the touch screen isnt working on my steam deck with windows 11 and the keyboard wont show up on the screen.

[@MrPaddypractice]

I tried the battery thing mentioned by a few in the bios but it hasn't worked

[@fdmdrf]

i have no audio on windows 11. is it normal?

[@sboateng76]

Please can I follow your video to install Windows 10 instead of Windows 11 And will I be able to use the Script and all the Tweaks on Windows 10?

[@yummyscrummmy5840]

Wondering if you can help me. I have windows 11 on my deck and have fallout 3 installed. I plan to stream using obs. Whenever I stream because of the default 16:10 deck ratio on my tv there are black borders when viewing on my tv. Any idea how to make it full screen on both the deck and when viewing on tv?

[@JohnGregoryGarza]

If I get windows 11 on steam deck will I be able to play game pass offline

[@93SupaFly]

i hold the 3 dot. nothing happen. even the RIVATUNER overlay doesnt work. and when i run playnite desktop/gaming mode, an error says "MS-GAMEBAR Link is missing" keep popping out.

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

You're in game when you're trying this right? And it's an OpenGL game? The 3 dots should open it if you followed the guide completely. Did you do anything different?

[@93SupaFly]

Hmm, seems to work now, all i had to do was restart the deck. lol. -_-. but i only had few games at the moment installed from my steam app. i notice vampire survivor doesnt have the rivatuner overlay + 3 dot menu. EA's need for speeds and vrising do have a worling overlay and 3 dot menu.

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Well, turning it off and on is the IT Crowd way! Hm, I forget if it worked for VS or not. I just reformatted my Deck so won't get a chance to test it lol

[@eromsgamer2468]

I already use steam OS and have game installed. Will i lose all my games after installing windows including the ones on my SD card? Or is dual boot better? I just don’t want to lose most of the stuff i already got especially large games like RDR2

[@user-kd1ho9bu6g]

THANK YOU

[@mpbrammer93]

This tutorial works on windows 10 too?

[@joaoganchinho4125]

Is it mandatory to have a mouse and keyboard to install?

[@kentiligan6429]

Ciphrays file is not working

[@maximus070-rr]

Does anyone have a below 15 watt tdp they use that doesn't get them banned? E.g 8 watts or 10

[@nict.9612]

I would be happy to use windows on steam deck, but I tried to install it and with the same graphic settings the games run much worse than on steamos. I do not understand why. The fps are really low with windows

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

I haven't had this issue, maybe a driver thing. Not sure.

[@keepcalm1182]

is windows needed for emulator setup? or can the yuzu/citra/etc emulators be installed in linux? thanks man

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Nope, you can use SteamOS or Windows.

[@keepcalm1182]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds Thanks a lot, thats great News, if Performance is the same, then I Install on Steam OS 🤗

[@Jerome-C]

I try Windows 11 on my SteamDeck and it suck !! if your plan is to play on windows 11... forget it ! less FPS, more power consomption, and drivers issues !!

[@Mrpogyoso]

can i install windows os on Memory card..

[@otifenipatrick261]

Ciphray’s File SIR PLEASE FOR PART 1 HOW TO GET THIS ....PLEASE I DONT NO HOW TO GET THIS LINE OR THIS FILE

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

pixeldrain.com/u/urKpQhSj

[@TerryRed]

Is there a way to disable the DS4 controller option completely? I don't want to have to cycle through it every time I want to enable / disable the 360 gamepad mode (which is all I use).

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

As of a month ago, you can't. Slightly annoying for new games you play to have that extra option, but power control saves a per app profile so thankfully only have to swap once per game.

[@Porchm0nkie]

I saw an option if you right click the tray icon. You can disable DS4. If that still helps you out

[@melissar.7802]

Is Windows 11 working properly on the deck ? 🙂

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Yep! Been working great, had it running months ago as well, the community support has just gotten much better with better software.

[@smeky]

I'm still hesitant on putting win11 on my deck right now after hearing all the unstabilities . So far 10 has been ok but I'll watch this to see if you can...... Change my mind lol!

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

11 has been super stable, but stick with 10 if you have it! No real reason to upgrade. Next video on Playnite etc will be out on Friday, might help!

[@KratosZeusKilla]

I did the full setup. Afterwards when I played anything on my deck it doesn't seem to get as loud as it used to before the setup. Even when the sound is turned up to the max. Was the max sound output decreased?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

The script installs the equalizer APO, that could be it. If you check the description for the bald sealion website, might say how to uninstall that equalizer.

[@albertorossonovantuno5380]

Why do you delete standard resolutions in CRU? No one of other tutorials do that...but you say "that's important". Why?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

The CRU file enables other Hz options like 40hz which is important as its better for demanding games. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mom0fIOjYpipl5osi=899f6a5T-otoRZBg

[@Zain-wx1ef]

Riverturner gave me an error code is that normal? Also, when I finished the install for the one click script I got a few exe files on my desktop for steam controller and fan curve which u didn’t have

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

What error? And those are normal, I just removed them from my desktop.

[@Zain-wx1ef]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds it said, it couldn’t install install because the url no longer exists, this happened whilst the command was doing its thing

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

When it finished, is there a rivatuner installed? /does everything work?

[@Zain-wx1ef]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds nope no rivaturner at all, I installed it manually which I think worked, it gave me a pop up saying rivaturner is not installed. then I ran into an issue and now I’m the process of resetting windows to try it all over again

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

That's super weird, shouldn't be any different. Was the device connected to the internet during the script?

[@pijen]

Can Steam Deck do bypass charging on Windows like on SteamOS? I mainly use my Steam Deck docked most of the time and this is my main concern running Windows on Steam Deck.

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Super good question, not sure. Question for the WindowsOnDeck subreddit or discord.

[@enderman2442]

Nice video does steam deck support x86 virtualization

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Honestly, I have no idea. A question just above my wheelhouse. If it's an easy test, let me know how.

[@GrailSeeker]

Do we need to change anything related to power and battery settings or just leave it all on default? I recently upgraded my SSD from 64gb to 512gb and installed Win 11 PRO to dual boot so I can play some anti-cheat games like Destiny 2 or mod others like the newer NFS. I used a debloater to make it a better experience but for some reason most games are still very unstable on Win 11 while they run perfectly fine on SteamOS. I'll try some of the steps from this video and hopefully It will fix most of my issues. For example, Destiny 2 runs great on 50-60 FPS for the first few ~20 min and then starts stuttering a lot and takes ages to load activities which got me suspended couple of times. I find it bizarre since there are a lot of videos of people playing it on Steam Deck without any problems.

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Nothing for power and battery and your experience is one of the reasons I do not like debloaters. They just cause more issues than they're worth.

[@GrailSeeker]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds Oh, so they can cause problems? I wasn't aware of that, I've never used one before. The debloater I used was the same as the one linked in the Steam Deck Life blog post. I will try to bring back the default settings and if not - reinstall windows and see if this fixes it. Thanks for the advice!

[@otifenipatrick261]

PLAEASE MAKE A VIDEO FOR OVERCLOCK EN ENDORVOLT A STEAM DECK ....

[@jericira]

Please do tutorial on how to fullscreen rdr2 on windows 😢

[@Wenomars]

Can i use my PlayStation controller while using the steam deck on windows?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Yep, just need to install ds4windows.

[@yaboii_rico5988]

My Wi-Fi is missing I can’t sign in

[@crimsoncrayon]

What is the best format to use for an SD card if I am running Win 11 only?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

I always do NTFS.

[@mpbrammer93]

Can someone tell me that the tweaks he made in the command prompt work on windows 10 too? Especially the one related to the sleep mode

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

It should, yes.

[@xw8462]

i did this but found out windows is no way bug free on gaming handheld. so i reverse back to steam os. now i think chimera os on aya neo would be the best of two worlds. definitely leave windows

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

I had way less issues Windows side than I ever did Steam side. But it's awesome we all have options.

[@wikipedio100]

Yooo please does xbox bluetooth wireless controller work with dock + tv with win 11?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Yep

[@momosaleh2400]

Gimme Part 2

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

You got it.

[@madeesiao716]

how to uninstall the steam deck tools?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

I'm not sure, try the WindowsOnDeck subreddit or their Discord, they might know more.

[@lunarsix1981]

WHY THE KEYBOARD NOT SHOWING ON MH DECK 😭

[@LelandHasGames]

Bruh. All you need to do is get the Handheld Companion program for Windows. It will fix all your issues with onscreen keyboard and controller stuff.

[@addisonatunjr.7019]

How about a prineter?

[@addisonatunjr.7019]

I mean printer

[@xnyte]

Is it still ok to run the script even after installing valves drivers?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

I'm not sure on that unfortunately, could cause issues or might be fine.

[@xnyte]

​@JoeysRetroHandhelds I'll definitely be your guinea pig. Will be doing all the steps you showed and see how we fair.

[@94ilo41]

fifa 23 can play on windows 11...?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Windows 10 unfortunately is needed.

[@jorisbonson386]

How is this better than windeckOS?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

This is official, proper Windows from Microsoft themselves. Not an OS created by a random person with security vulnerabilities up the wazoo.

[@jorisbonson386]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds is that supposed to selll it? 😅

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Just informing. I would never use WinDeckOS, if that helps more as a statement.

[@jorisbonson386]

@@JoeysRetroHandheldsI did actually set up as per your video and was working great, but after playing a game and exiting (e.g. COD Infinite warfare) the SD controls are no longer functioning to control windows (trackpads and triggers). Also custom resolutions don't seem to work (only given 1280x800 in game options), and can you possibly give any insight in how to get FSR working? Cheers :)

[@MIIIKE0083]

Does the microSD sometime disconnect?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Hasn't happened yet. Did you install the script? It would install the microSD drivers if so.

[@jamietastet8014]

Thanks! Best guide out there so far. I would highly recommend debloating Windows if you plan on running it on Steam Deck. Here's a guide if you need help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npXVpHuDoNRkbc0

[@hip-hopromanesc529]

Adio touchscreen😢

[@mrbusiness2684]

Putting windows on my steam deck was a waste of time. After going through that process, you can't go back to its original settings. Might as buy a gaming laptop, they'll do all this + more.

[@cyrlangaming]

For me Windows 10 is still better to install in Steam Deck compared to Windows 11 since I saw some issues when using Win 11 but not in Win 10

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

I haven't come across any OS specific issues. Win 10 is better for the few games that work there (Fifa, Valorant etc.), but otherwise, Win 11 is a better choice in my opinion.

[@JerwinAngelo]

​@@JoeysRetroHandhelds is there a way to make Valorant work on Win 11 on steamdeck?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Nope.

[@JerwinAngelo]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds thanks. Win 10 it is then.

[@otifenipatrick261]

🤕

[@otifenipatrick261]

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[@otifenipatrick261]

Ciphray’s File SIR PLEASE FOR PART 1 HOW TO GET THIS ....PLEASE I DONT NO HOW TO GET THIS LINE OR THIS FILE