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I recently installed Wine on Ubuntu following the proper steps that enable users to run Windows applications (https://www.dedicatedcore.com/blog/install-wine-ubuntu/), but I’m facing issues like application crashes, missing libraries, and compatibility errors. Has anyone encountered similar problems? What are the best troubleshooting methods to ensure smooth performance? Also, is there a specific way to configure Wine for better Windows application support?

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If your users need Windows applications, why not give them Windows devices?

Without errors, it’s going to be harder to help you, perhaps you can supply some errors and applications so we have something to work with.

Aside from this, what troubleshooting have you done yourself, if you are supporting this and wish to continue down the path or Ubuntu to run Windows applications, you’re going to need to get more involved in the troubleshooting process.

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Yes, Wine can be tricky! Try these steps:

  1. Check Dependencies – Run winecfg and install missing libraries via winetricks.
  2. Set Compatibility Mode – Use winecfg to match the Windows version your app requires.
  3. Run in Terminal – Launch apps via terminal (wine app.exe) to check error logs.
  4. Enable Staging & DXVK – Install Wine-Staging and DXVK for better graphics support.
  5. Use a Wine Prefix – Keep separate environments with WINEPREFIX=~/.wine-appname winecfg.

If issues persist, check the Wine AppDB for app-specific fixes.

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Somewhat parroting what Rod says here (seems to be a trend lately LOL), a windows machine might be the way to go. WINE is tough at best. and has no graphics passthrough so is really only good for programs that require nothing from their graphics card, kind of like using a Virtualbox VM. I am all Linux at home but keep a single Windurrs laptop for the things I need that OS to do. I’ve gotten things to run on WINE, but again only the simplest things work well.