Windows 10: Steam Deck - BSOD, amdkmag.sys

HiI am frequently getting a Windows error on my Steam Deck. 'PAGE FAULT IN NON PAGED AREA'And it's pointing to amdkmag.sysI've tried:- Windows 10, fresh install- Windows 11, fresh install- 1gb UMA buffer- 4gb UMA bufferSomeone else had a similar issue here: https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/ywbhcy/constant_bsod_page_fault_in_non_paged_area_what/I've also tried deleting my AMD APU drivers, repairing them, fresh installing them, yet the same thing is happening consistently. I'm out of ideas, completely!

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Steam Deck Windows drivers are now available

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Clone a Windows 11 external SSD installation to internal ssd partition of Steam Deck

Let me describe what I currently have and what I would like to do.

I have my Steam Deck set up with Windows 11 installed on an external SSD. When I want to use Windows on my Steam Deck, I shut down the Deck, plug in the SSD, start up, and I'm running Windows.

Here's what I want to do. Using the disk repartition software on the Steam Deck, I want to shrink the SteamOS partition and create a new partition. Then, I'd like to clone my Windows external SSD setup and install it on that new partition.

Is that possible, and is it worth doing? Would I be better off with a fresh internal Windows installation?

I'd also need to see how I want the dual-boot setup to go, but I'll deal with that once I know whether this can be done.

I assume that I can transfer my Windows product key to the new internal installation.

Thanks for your help!

 

Steam

Hi Sam,

There are several reasons why you are unable to play the game that you installed using the Steam Client. It is possible that the app is corrupted or the permission settings are not enabled on your PC. To resolve your concern, we suggest that you reset the
app.

This process can help restore corrupted game installation files. Here's how:

• Press the Windows key on your keyboard, and then click the Settings icon.
  
• Select System, and then select Apps & features.
  
• Find the game, and then click on Advanced options.
  
• Click Reset.
• Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

You may visit this
link for the instructions on how to enable app permissions on your PC.

Make sure that you are using an administrator account to launch the app. If you are still experiencing the same issue, remove the
ClientRegistry.blob file by following the steps below:

• Close the Steam Client and go to the Steam root folder or C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam.
• Look for the ClientRegistry.blob file.
• Make a copy of the file and change it to a different file name. (for example, copy.ClientRegistry.blog)
• Delete the original file.
• Launch the Steam Client and run your game again.

If the issue persists, you may relocate the Steam Client by performing the steps below:

• Close the Steam Client app and go to the Steam installation folder.
• Browse for the installation files that you would like to move.
• Delete all of the files inside that folder except the SteamApps & Userdata and Steam.exe.
• You may cut and paste the whole Steam installation folder to a default storage location on your PC.
• Launch the app again and make sure to log in using your account.

After signing in, you'll need to change the default installation path for the games that you will install in the future. Here's how:

• Launch the Steam Client and go to the Settings
  menu.Select Steam Library Folders from the
  Downloads tab.
• You may create a new path by selecting Add Library Folder. All future installations will go directly to the newly created path.
• Right-click on the newly created path and make sure that it is set to default.

If you are still unable to play your games using the Steam Client, we recommend that you contact
Steam Support directly for additional solutions in fixing the app and its components.

Should you have any other queries, you can contact us anytime.