UPDATED 2025 | Windows 11 on Steam Deck from a MicroSD Card | OLED & LCD | No PC Required!

Version 2 of my Steam Deck Windows 11 installation guide! This video shows you step-by-step how to get Windows 11 running from a MicroSD card or USB stick on your Steam Deck, without needing a separate PC. This new version features an optimised Windows image, all essential Steam Deck drivers pre-injected for an even smoother experience, and a dedicated FAQ section addressing the most common queries from the comments. Compatible with Steam Deck OLED and LCD models!

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📝⬇️ Full guide and download links here: https://nerdzap.com/guides/w11-steamd...

Approx. 12GB
⚠️ DO NOT extract the .zip file! Etcher will accept it as is.
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⬇️ ETCHER DOWNLOAD

Latest version: https://etcher.balena.io/

Version used in tutorial (linux-x64-2.1.2):
https://github.com/balena-io/etcher/r...
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⬇️ Steam Deck Windows Drivers (included in the image, but may be updated by Valve)

https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs...
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