How to Open EXE Files on Linux
If you're new to the world of Linux operating systems you may not have yet figured out how to open .exe (executable) files that are most typically used to launch Microsoft Windows applications. Thankfully a program known as WineHQ makes this process possible over a variety of Linux operating system builds.
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Instructions
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How To Open .EXE Files On Linux Operating Systems
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Visit the official WineHQ website and click on the "Download" link located on the left side of the page. When you reach the download page you will see a variety of Linux operating systems such as Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat and others. Click on the link for your specific Linux OS.
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Follow the directions for your specific Linux operating system once you click on its download link. Each Linux OS uses its own programs and command lines to install software; the download page for your OS will explain step by step how to install WineHQ on your specific Linux OS.
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Click on the .exe file you wish to open to run the installer then follow the directions just as you would with Microsoft Windows. If that option does not work you can also open a terminal window and then navigate to the folder that contains your .exe file. For instance cd ~/desktop and then type "Wine file.exe" where "File" is the name of the .exe file.
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Navigate to "Applications" then "Wine" and finally the "Programs Menu" after you have installed the application. You should now see the program you have installed. If you don't see the program, you can also type "wine file.exe" to launch the program from a terminal window.
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Tips & Warnings
Refer to the WineHQ troubleshooting Wiki if you run into any OS specific issues with a certain version of Linux.
