How to Install windows application in Linux using wine 

If you're a Linux user, you may have come across a Windows application that you need to run on your system. Thankfully, there's a way to do this using a compatibility layer called Wine.Wine is an open-source software that enables you to run Windows applications on Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. This allows you to use applications that are not natively supported on Linux.Here are the steps to install a Windows application in Linux using Wine:

Wine is an open-source

Install Wine on your Linux system. You can do this by running the following command in the terminal:

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sudo apt-get install wine

  • Once Wine is installed, download the Windows application that you want to install on your Linux system. Make sure that you download the Windows version that is compatible with Wine.

  • Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the Windows application and right-click on the setup file. Select "Open with Wine Windows Program Loader."

  • Follow the installation process for the Windows application as you would on a Windows system. Wine will create a virtual C drive for the application and install it in that drive.

  • Once the installation is complete, you can launch the Windows application from the Linux system menu or by running the executable file in the virtual C drive.

  • It's important to note that not all Windows applications are compatible with Wine. Before attempting to install a Windows application on Linux, it's a good idea to check Wine's application database to see if the application you want to use is supported.

  • In conclusion, Wine is a powerful tool for running Windows applications on Linux. By following these simple steps, you can install and use Windows applications on your Linux system without having to switch to a Windows machine.


Linux is a CLI system, in Linux everything is handle by commands but still, you use some tools as you use in Windows or Mac. 

 Do you want to use Windows applications /software in Linux? Today I will show you how you can do that with the help of some basic tools and commands. Everything I explained in this video. how to use Windows software without installing or after installing also in Linux. 

After doing lots of experiments finally I find the solution to how it really works without any error . I practically explained this in this video.

Now am going to explain how it really works.

Use software without Installing 

If you want to use Windows software without installing it in Linux you can use wine. I explained in this video how you can download and install wine in Linux . 




Step to installing wine in Linux 

Go to the official website of wine.
Copy the commands and paste them into the terminal one by one.

sudo apt-get install rdesktop
sudo apt-cache search wine
sudo apt-get install wine1.7 winetricks

if you face any error watch the full video.

 

Use Windows software after Installing

if you want to use Windows software I Linux by installing. I also create a separate video for this situation. if you face any issues watch the full video.



Step to installing playOnLinux in Linux 

Go to the official website 
Download file according to your system (Linux /Ubuntu).
follow the steps explained in this video 

if you do not know how to install tools in Linux you can watch this video also.

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