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The software rated platinum or gold have a higher chance of running smoothly with Wine. + +If you have found a Windows-only software that [Wine][3] supports well and now looking to use it, this tutorial will help you with the Wine installation on Ubuntu. + +> 💡 If you have Wine installed before, you should remove it completely to avoid any conflict. Also, you should refer to its [download page][4] for additional instructions for specific Linux distributions. + +### Installing Wine on Ubuntu + +There are various ways to install Wine on your system. Almost all the Linux distros come with Wine in their package repository. + +Most of the time, the latest stable version of Wine is available via the package repository. + +- **Install WINE from Ubuntu’s repository (easy but may not be the latest version)** +- **Install WINE from Wine’s repository (slightly more complicated but gives the latest version)** + +Please be patient and follow the steps one by one to install and use Wine. There are several steps involved here. + +> 🚧 Keep in mind that Wine installs too many packages. You will see a massive list of packages and install sizes of around 1.3 GB. + +![Wine download and installed size][5] + +#### Method 1. Install WINE from Ubuntu (easy) + +Wine is available in Ubuntu's Official repositories, where you can easily install it. However, the version available this way may not be the latest. + +Even if you are using a 64-bit installation of Ubuntu, you will need to add 32-bit architecture support on your distro, which will benefit you in installing specific software. + +Type in the commands below: + +``` +sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386 +``` + +Then install Wine using: + +``` +sudo apt update +sudo apt install wine +``` + +#### Method 2: Install the latest version from Wine’s repository + +Wine is one such program that receives heavy developments in a short period. So, it is always recommended to install the latest stable version of Wine to get more software support. + +**First, remove any existing Wine installation**. + +**Step 1**: Make sure to add 32-bit architecture support: + +``` +sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386 +``` + +**Step 2**: Download and add the repository key: + +``` +sudo mkdir -pm755 /etc/apt/keyrings +sudo wget -O /etc/apt/keyrings/winehq-archive.key https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/winehq.key +``` + +**Step 3**: Now download the WineHQ sources file. + +> 🚧 This step depends on the Ubuntu or Mint version you are using. Please [check your Ubuntu version][6] or [Mint version][7]. Once you have that information, use the commands for your respective versions. + +For **Ubuntu 23.04 Lunar Lobster**, use the command below: + +``` +sudo wget -NP /etc/apt/sources.list.d/ https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/ubuntu/dists/lunar/winehq-lunar.sources +``` + +If you have **Ubuntu 22.04 or Linux Mint 21.X series**, use the command below: + +``` +sudo wget -NP /etc/apt/sources.list.d/ https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/ubuntu/dists/jammy/winehq-jammy.sources +``` + +If you are running **Ubuntu 20.04 or Linux Mint 20.X series**, use: + +``` +sudo wget -NP /etc/apt/sources.list.d/ https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/ubuntu/dists/focal/winehq-focal.sources +``` + +**Ubuntu 18.04 or Linux Mint 19.X series** users can use the command below to add the sources file: + +``` +sudo wget -NP /etc/apt/sources.list.d/ https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/ubuntu/dists/bionic/winehq-bionic.sources +``` + +Once done, update the package information and install the wine-stable package. + +``` +sudo apt install --install-recommends winehq-stable +``` + +If you want the development or staging version, use `winehq-devel` or `winehq-staging` respectively. + +### Initial Wine configuration + +Once Wine is installed, run the following: + +``` +winecfg +``` + +This will create the **virtual C: Drive** for installing Windows applications. + +![C: Drive created by winecfg in Home directory][8] + +While following these steps, sometimes, you may not find the “**Open With Wine Windows Program Loader**” option in Nautilus right-click menu. + +In that case, fix it by [creating a soft link][9] to appropriate directory: + +``` +sudo ln -s /usr/share/doc/wine/examples/wine.desktop /usr/share/applications/ +``` + +And restart your system to get the change. + +### Using Wine to run Windows applications + +Once you have installed Wine and configured it by running `winecfg`, now is the time to install Windows apps. + +Here, the 7Zip.exe file is used for demonstration purposes. I know I should have used a better example, as 7Zip is available on Linux. Still, the process remains the same for other applications. + +Firstly, download the 7Zip .exe file from their [official downloads page][10]. + +Now, right-click on the file and select "Open With Wine Windows Program Loader" option: + +![Open 7zip exe file using Wine WIndows Program Loader in Nemo file manager][11] + +This will prompt us to install the file. Click **Install** and let it complete. Once done, you can open the 7zip like any other native app. + +![Open 7Zip from Ubuntu Activities Overview][12] + +You can use `wine uninstaller` command to uninstall any installed application. + +Here's a dedicated tutorial on [using Wine to run Windows software][1] on Linux: + +### Remove Wine from Ubuntu + +If you don't find Wine interesting or if Wine doesn't run the application you want properly, you may need to uninstall Wine. To do this, follow the below steps. + +**Remove Wine installed through the Ubuntu repository** + +To remove wine installed through repositories, first run: + +``` +sudo apt remove --purge wine +``` + +Update your package information: + +``` +sudo apt update +``` + +Now, use the `autoclean` command to clear the local repository of retrieved package files that are virtually useless. + +``` +sudo apt-get autoclean +sudo apt-get clean +``` + +Remove those packages that are installed but no longer required using: + +``` +sudo apt autoremove +``` + +Now reboot the system. + +**Remove Wine installed through the Wine repository** + +Remove the installed `wine-stable` package. + +``` +sudo apt remove --purge wine-stable +``` + +Update your package information: + +``` +sudo apt update +``` + +Now, use the `autoclean` and `clean` command to clear the local repository of retrieved package files that are virtually useless. + +``` +sudo apt-get autoclean +sudo apt-get clean +``` + +Now remove the sources file added earlier. Use your respective distribution folder. Here, Ubuntu 22.04 is used. + +``` +sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/winehq-jammy.sources +``` + +Once this is removed, update your system package information: + +``` +sudo apt update +``` + +Optionally, remove the key file you had added earlier if you want. + +``` +sudo rm /etc/apt/keyrings/winehq-archive.key +``` + +Now remove any residual files manually. + +### Still have questions about using Wine? + +You may also go through our tutorial on using Wine. It should answer some more questions you might have. + +There is no place better than the Wine Project website. They have a dedicated FAQ (frequently asked questions) page: + +[Wine FAQs][13] + +If you still have questions, you can browse through [their wiki][14] for detailed [documentation][15] or ask your doubts in [their forum][16]. + +Alternatively, if you don't mind spending some money, you can opt for CrossOver. It's basically Wine but with premium support. You can also contact their team for your questions. + +Purchase CrossOver Through the CodeWeavers Store Today!Buy CrossOver Mac and CrossOver Linux through the CodeWeavers store. Choose from 12 month and lifetime license plans. Renewals are also available for purchase.![][17]CodeWeavers![][18] + +In my opinion, you should resort to Wine only when you cannot find an alternative to the software you must use. Even in that case, it's not guaranteed to work with Wine. + +And yet, Wine provides some hope for Windows migrants to Linux. + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://itsfoss.com/install-wine-ubuntu/ + +作者:[Abhishek Prakash][a] +选题:[lkxed][b] +译者:[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对:[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译,[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://itsfoss.com/author/abhishek/ +[b]: https://github.com/lkxed/ +[1]: https://itsfoss.com/use-windows-applications-linux/ +[2]: https://appdb.winehq.org:443/ +[3]: https://www.winehq.org:443/ +[4]: https://wiki.winehq.org:443/Download +[5]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/01/WINE-download-and-install-size.png +[6]: https://itsfoss.com/how-to-know-ubuntu-unity-version/ +[7]: https://itsfoss.com/check-linux-mint-version/ +[8]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/01/CDrive-in-nautilus.png +[9]: https://learnubuntu.com:443/ln-command/ +[10]: https://www.7-zip.org:443/download.html +[11]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/01/open-exe-file-with-wine.png +[12]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/01/7-zip-in-Ubuntu-activities-overview.webp +[13]: https://wiki.winehq.org:443/FAQ +[14]: https://wiki.winehq.org:443/Main_Page +[15]: https://www.winehq.org:443/documentation +[16]: https://forum.winehq.org:443/ +[17]: https://media.codeweavers.com/pub/crossover/website/images/cw_logo_128.png +[18]: https://www.codeweavers.com/images/og-images/og-default.png