How do I install Windows on a SSD instead of HDD? To set up Windows on an SSD instead of HDD, connect the SSD and a bootable USB drive with the Windows installation files.

We show you how to install Windows 11/10 on a new or secondary SSD or HDD. Using this you can have two versions of Windows on the same computer - but different drives.

Check this comprehensive guide and learn how to install Windows on your Steam Deck via external and internal drives.

To make your computer run stable and fast, we recommend installing Windows 11 on an SSD drive. Here we give you a step by step guide on how to install Windows 11 on SATA/M.2/NVMe SSD.

This guide walks you through the SSDs we recommend and the steps to running Windows 11 on your Steam Deck.