Steam Machine Windows 11 drivers are here
Valve has released Windows 11 drivers for the Steam Machine, enabling users to move away from SteamOS.
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The brief
Valve has officially released Windows drivers for the Steam Machine. While the hardware now supports Windows 11, coverage indicates that switching to Windows results in the loss of SteamOS.
Reports from PCMag, TechPowerUp, and Digital Foundry highlight the arrival of these drivers. PC Guide notes that Valve intends to ship an official dual-boot wizard, though it will only be released once it is complete.
Future developments depend on the completion and release of the aforementioned dual-boot wizard to allow users to maintain both operating systems.
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Quick answers
What has Valve released for the Steam Machine?
Valve has released Windows 11 drivers.
Can users run both SteamOS and Windows?
Current coverage states that switching to Windows costs the user all of SteamOS, though Valve is working on a dual-boot wizard.
When will the dual-boot wizard be available?
According to PC Guide, it will ship once it is complete.
Coverage (5)
- Valve shares Windows drivers for Steam Machine and says an official dual-boot wizard will ship "once it's complete" PC Guide · 9h ago
- On the Steam Machine, switching to Windows costs you all of SteamOS Korben · 9h ago
- Valve Adds Windows Support to Steam Machine PCMag · 9h ago
- Valve Releases Windows Drivers for Steam Machine TechPowerUp · 9h ago
- Steam Machine Windows 11 drivers are here Digital Foundry · 9h ago
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