
This means you'll have to completely wipe out the stock experience to gain access to Windows. Of course, running Windows on your Steam Deck has some drawbacks, with the most crucial being the lack of a dual-boot option. As noted on its support page, Valve is "providing these resources as is and are unfortunately unable to offer 'Windows on Deck' support." Despite this, the company has made strides to improve the experience over the past few months, adding a new Lock Screen, frame rate limiting, and more. While Valve has always touted that its Steam Deck is a PC capable of running different operating systems, it also offers a disclaimer stating that there is no formal support for those heading down this path.
