Steamdeck Clover Dualboot

Complete the Windows setup and install the official Valve Windows Drivers. Step 3: Installing Clover Dualboot

Right-click it, select Resize/Move, and shrink it by at least 60GB to 100GB. Apply the changes and restart. Step 2: Installing Windows Create a Windows Installation Media tool on a PC. Connect the USB to your Deck via the hub. Boot from the USB (Volume Down + Power). Follow the Windows setup prompts.

While rEFInd is a popular alternative, Clover is often preferred for the Steam Deck because: steamdeck clover dualboot

Follow the on-screen prompts to set your preferred themes and timeout settings. Step 4: Finalizing and Customizing

: You must manually partition your SSD to install Windows first (or alongside SteamOS), which can be daunting for beginners. Complete the Windows setup and install the official

The standard community method is to use the script or a manual installation via a Windows USB created with Rufus.

: On newer hardware like the Steam Deck OLED, certain Windows drivers (like audio) may still be missing or require workarounds compared to the more mature LCD version. Key Components of the Setup Step 2: Installing Windows Create a Windows Installation

Once Windows is up and running, it's time to install the bootloader. The easiest method is using the community-maintained script by ryanrudolfoba (often integrated into larger tools).

Open a browser and navigate to the "Clover-SteamDeck" GitHub repository by Ryanrudolf. Open the Terminal (Konsole). Clone the repository or download the install.sh script. Run the script using the command: bash install.sh.