Is it safe to install windows 11 on a steam deck?

Steam deck doesn't support dual-boot, having Windows 11 on your steam deck will drastically decrease the battery life. Also, Steam deck isn't optimised for running Windows, running steamos supported games on steamos has better performance than windows 11 in general.

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2023-08-17 17:58:08

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Is it legal to install windows 11 on unsupported cpu?
Installing Windows 11 on PC doesn't meet the minimum system requirements is not recommended and may result in compatibility issues. If you proceed with installing Windows 11, your PC will no longer be supported and won't be entitled to receive updates.
2024-02-16 08:08:52

Can a steam deck run any game?
Quick Answer: The Steam Deck has the potential to play any Steam game, but not all games may run optimally on the device. To determine compatibility, check the Steam Store or the Steam Deck 's official website for a list of optimized games.
2024-01-20 09:26:35

When should i preorder a steam deck?
Pre-orders for the Steam Deck are opening up at 10:00am PDT/ 06:00pm BST/ 01:00pm EST. There's only one place where you can pre-order the Steam Deck at the moment, and that's directly from Steam on the Steam Deck page.
2023-05-09 12:25:01

Can i install windows 11 on a 16gb usb?
If you're using a PC outfitted with an older version of Windows but want a more up-to-date operating system, you can run Windows 10 or 11 directly from a USB drive. You'll need a USB flash drive with at least 16GB of free space, but preferably 32GB.
2023-01-25 21:22:30

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