How to Dual Boot Windows 10 & SteamOS on the Steam Deck: SD Card Method (Tips & Tricks)

How to Dual Boot Windows 10 & SteamOS on the Steam Deck: SD Card Method (Tips & Tricks)
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Note: Some say that this method can lead to premature wear of the SD card. Personally, I had no issues using this method, but take this into consideration if you decide to use this method. If you want a more worry-free method that provides better performance overall, try out the internal SSD partition method… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntvCVHP0AtY&t=1544s

Today, we will be looking at How to Dual Boot Between SteamOS and Windows 10 using the SD Card method and we’ll be testing this using The Division 2. This is a non-steam game that is protected by the EasyAntiCheat. So, we installed Windows in a dual boot configuration, and now we have the best of both worlds.

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:27 Windows on the Steam Deck: Pros & Cons
3:35 What you’ll need to get started
5:40 Preparing the Installation
11:11 Installing Windows
18:45 Installing the Drivers
24:15 Booting into Windows and Testing a Game

Recommended Accessories:
My Recommended Micro SD Card – SanDisk 512GB Extreme microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card: https://a.co/d/hfvxq9U

My Recommended SD Card Reader – Anker 2-in-1 USB 3.0 SD Card Reader for SDXC, SDHC, SD, MMC, RS-MMC, Micro SDXC, Micro SD, Micro SDHC Card and UHS-I Cards: https://a.co/d/fcKgnpj

Anker USB C Hub Adapter, PowerExpand+ 7-in-1 USB C Hub, with 4K USB C to HDMI, 60W Power Delivery, 1Gbps Ethernet, 2 USB 3.0 Ports, SD and microSD Card Readers – https://a.co/d/0jxNSLv

Windows OS
Windows 10 ISO: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=691209

Steam Deck Drivers:
Steam Deck Windows Drivers: https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/6121-ECCD-D643-BAA8

Steam Deck Recovery/Re-Imaging Software:
https://store.steampowered.com/steamos/download/?ver=steamdeck&snr=

RUFUS Imaging Utility Software:
https://rufus.ie/en/

How to Enable Full Controller Support for Games Outside of Steam (GLoSC Method):
https://youtu.be/VyQ9s0D0dGA
Recommended Accessories:

If you prefer to try the SSD method instead, click here:
Steam Deck SteamOS-Windows 10 Dual Boot Tutorial (SSD Method)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntvCVHP0AtY

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