Running Windows Apps on Linux Using CrossOver 15

Running Windows Apps on Linux Using CrossOver 15

The CrossOver is a Windows compatibility layer based on Wine, for Linux and Mac OS developed by CodeWeavers Company.

Step By Step Procedure To Install CrossOver 15 And Run It

• Download the CrossOver package from the official page of CodeWeavers.

• The recommended method for installing CrossOver on debian based systems (Ubuntu, Mint, or Debian) is by using gdebi. Open the terminal and enter the below command:

sudogdebi crossover_15.0.1-1.deb

• After installing the CrossOver, open the tool and Click on the “Install Windows Software“.
• Next select a Windows application to be installed on Linux from the window displayed.

• The application you choose is described shortly along with the ratings. The options for browsing available applications and displaying installed applications are also provided below it. Click on“Continue” to proceed further.

• Now you will have to then select an installer source file and click “Continue”. For example here it is Microsoft Word 2007.exe file must be selected.

• After the installation is successfully completed you will get a “Run Command” window. Browse and choose the .exe file and click on “Run”, which uses the MS Word bottle to run the application.

Note : CrossOver 15 is free of cost only for 14 days trial version after that you need to purchase it later to use it further.