No Headset Detected Valve Index

[N582TC]

I’ve searched high and low but can’t find an answer on the Valve Index. Folks say “install Open XR” But apparently it’s not needed for the Index since it’s a Steam VR set. Others say “use the Beta setting under Tools Menu” but I can’t find a “Tools” menu anywhere in the Steam Ecosystem.

I’m at a loss. Anyone using an Index please chime in.

Thanks

[tykey6]

I don’t have an Index, but “use Beta” means install SteamVR Beta version. You do this (this is from my memory so might not be 100% accurate!) by right clicking SteamVR in Steam Library, choosing properties, then Beta, then opt into Beta from the dropdown menu.

[N582TC]

I opened Steam. Right clicked and found Steam VR, Library, I hit the settings widget, found BETAS, selected beta - SteamVR Beta Update, it updated, I re-launched, opened MSFS2020, General Options>VR Mode>Switch to VR… and got the same “No headset is detected!” error.
I tried Alt+Tab… same error.

Do I need to re-purchase MSFS Through Steam? Do I need to actually add MSFS to my Steam Library? I tried to “Add a Non-Steam Game” but in the 100 or so programs I’ve got loaded, MSFS was NOT listed, and I can’t even find the .exe on my computer.

[N582TC]

UPDATE! I found the (not entirely obvious) “Set as Default” pop-up upon launching VR, and that seems to have fixed it!!

I can see my Garmins!!!

Thanks, all.