To install Windows programs in Ubuntu you need an application called Wine. If you don't have this application installed on your system, here's the explanation for how to do it. Wine will allow you to run Windows software on Ubuntu. It is worth mentioning that not all programs work yet, but there are still many people who use this application to run their windows software. With Wine you know you can install and run Windows applications just like you would in Windows OS.
Steps
Step 1. Go to Applications> Ubuntu Software Center in the main menu
Step 2. Search for Wine in the search box at the top right
Step 3. Choose the Microsoft Windows Compatibility Layer Wine package
Step 4. Click the Install button, enter your password and click Login, or press Enter
Step 5. During the installation you will be prompted to accept the EULA license terms
Check the appropriate box and click Next.
Step 6. After installation, go to Applications> Wine, and get familiar with Wine
Step 7. Now you will need to find the installation file of the program to be installed (setup.exe) and click on it with the mouse
Step 8. Now click Permissions and check "Allow execution as program"
Click Close.
Step 9. Now, when you click the program icon with the mouse, the file will start
Advice
- When it asks for your password, don't get confused. The password is the one you are using on the login screen. The password does not appear in the terminal as I type. Just type in your password and hit Enter. If entered correctly, the action continues.
- In Ubuntu Software Center you also have the 'info' button. Always check this button first because you must first check if there are any add-ons for download. If there are some add-ons, check them and then click the "Apply changes" button. You will avoid a lot of errors and problems running some applications.
