![]() Once installed, you will see a launcher on your desktop (which you can delete if you want), and another on the PlayOnLinux window. PlayOnLinux will intelligently realise what is happening and restart your virtual installation without affecting your Ubuntu session. ![]() Remember: when the installation asks if you want to restart your computer, this applies to your pretend Windows machine, and not to your Ubuntu machine you can safely go ahead and press the Windows restart button. Microsoft Office or Spore, you will need the original (legal) CD, DVD or purchased download. Start PlayOnLinux > the big Install button at the top > Internet > Internet Explorer 8 (or you can use the search bar). I will illustrate this through an example: Internet Explorer 8. When PlayOnLinux "supports" a program, it automates the process for you. How to install a "supported" Windows program You must be connected to the Internet and agree to the license conditions. Often when you do this, it will "refresh":īut the very first time you run it, PlayOnLinux will lead you through a process to download the Microsoft fonts. On Unity, of course, you can just use the Dash. On Gnome Classic, you will find PlayOnLinux under your Games menu (I'm not sure why it's there!). (If you don't like the terminal, open Update Manager instead and select Check.) sudo apt-get update "lucid", if you have an earlier version): deb precise mainĬlose the window open a terminal and enter the following. In APT line, type the following (replace "precise" with your distro, e.g. Open the Ubuntu Software Centre > Edit > Software Sources > Other Software > Add. Use the latest available version (optional) PlayOnLinux comes in the default repositories, but I prefer to have the latest version available. This gives you 100% compatibility, but of course you do need a Microsoft Windows license. Crossover "revolves around the Wine project" (Codeweaver's wording), and the company shares all improvements with Wine.įor the finest results, either dual-boot with Windows, or run Windows in a virtual machine such as VirtualBox (if your machine can handle it). There is a great Compatibility search bar at the top of the web page. Being commercial software, it is not free, but it is likely to support Windows programs better. Instead of using Wine, which has many imperfections….Some programs may not work on a 64-bit installation.For example, I have previously installed Publisher 2003 without any problem, but when redoing it for this how-to I had a problem. Sometimes, installing a Windows program can be a little buggy.Therefore, it has all the same cons as using Wine many Windows programs don't work, or they work with flaws. You can, if you want, install several programs on a single virtual drive, but usually it is easier and safer to give each program its own virtual drive. Uninstalling a badly-functioning or unwanted program is easy (PlayOnLinux simply deletes the virtual drive). Windows programs don't interfere with each other.If you install each program in its own virtual drive: Think of each virtual drive as a separate Windows machine.You can manually install "unsupported" applications.Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, Microsoft Office, Spore) PlayOnLinux automates their installation. Uses "virtual drives" (see notes below).GUI no need for the command line interface (CLI).It seems to depend on your hardware and available drivers. Some Windows programs will run slower under Linux, and others faster.Refer to the Wine database to find how well your preferred Windows application is likely to work. Most Windows programs will not work under Wine some will be buggy, and a few will work well. Wine is not a perfect replacement for Windows in fact, it is rather limited. This how-to is so that both new users, and other users who find Wine too confusing, can nevertheless use it easily. PlayOnLinux simplifies much of this and makes installing and using Windows programs in Ubuntu easier. New Ubuntu users can often find Wine to be intimidating and difficult to use. What if my application does not appear?ĭiscussion on this wiki can be found here.How to install an "unsupported" Windows program.How to install a "supported" Windows program. ![]()
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