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Method 3: Install Windows 11 on your Steam Deck permanently We don't suggest replacing SteamOS with Windows 11 on your Steam Deck, but if you want to, it is an option.

Windows 7 and SSDs: Setup secrets and tune-up tweaks Solid-state drives (SSDs) let your PC start and shut down fast, and they work at speeds that blow the doors off conventional hard drives.