How Do I Run a Windows File in Ubuntu?
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How do I run an EXE file in Ubuntu?

Running . EXE Files With WineHQ

  1. From your Ubuntu command line type “$ wine application.exe” where “application” is replaced by the name of your . …
  2. Type “$ wine c:myappsapplication.exe” to run the file from outside of the path.

How do I run a Windows program on Linux?

First, download Wine from your Linux distribution’s software repositories. Once it’s installed, you can then download .exe files for Windows applications and double-click them to run them with Wine. You can also try PlayOnLinux, a fancy interface over Wine that will help you install popular Windows programs and games.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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