Steam Machine Windows 11 drivers are here
Valve has released Windows 11 drivers for the Steam Machine, marking a shift in support for the hardware.
Questions people are asking
Can I dual-boot Windows and SteamOS on the Steam Machine right now?
No. According to coverage, installing Windows currently requires replacing SteamOS entirely, and an official dual-boot wizard is not yet available.
What operating system do the new drivers support?
The drivers are for Windows 11.
Is the dual-boot wizard available yet?
No, Valve stated the wizard will ship once it is complete.
What happened
Valve has made official Windows drivers available for the Steam Machine. This release enables users to install Windows 11 on the device, though currently switching to the Microsoft operating system necessitates the removal of SteamOS.
Coverage from PC Guide, Korben, PCMag, TechPowerUp, and Digital Foundry emphasizes the availability of these drivers. Reports highlight that while driver support is now provided, Valve has noted that an official dual-boot wizard is still in development.
Future developments to monitor include the release of the promised dual-boot wizard. Coverage does not yet specify a timeline for when this tool will be complete or available for Steam Machine owners.
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Sources (5)
- Valve shares Windows drivers for Steam Machine and says an official dual-boot wizard will ship "once it's complete" PC Guide · 45d ago
- On the Steam Machine, switching to Windows costs you all of SteamOS Korben · 45d ago
- Valve Adds Windows Support to Steam Machine PCMag · 45d ago
- Valve Releases Windows Drivers for Steam Machine TechPowerUp · 45d ago
- Steam Machine Windows 11 drivers are here Digital Foundry · 45d ago broke it first
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