The Steam Deck, a handheld gaming PC by Valve that usually runs on a Linux-based system, has been successfully modified to run Windows 7 natively. This achievement has intrigued tech enthusiasts, although the integrated graphics of the Steam Deck lack the necessary drivers for Windows 7, which only work with Windows 10 and 11. Users like Bob Pony have previously installed Windows 8.1 on the device in 2022. Both Windows 7 and 8.1 lack official support from Microsoft, making their installation on the Steam Deck inadvisable. Despite the possibility of running Windows 11, many users prefer to stick with SteamOS, which has a dedicated following.