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Programs that allow Chromebooks to run Windows applications are Linux-based. Hence, you must enable your Chromebook\u2019s Linux development environment<\/a> to install and run Windows apps.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Connect your Chromebook to Wi-Fi and follow the steps below to set up the Linux development environment.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n CrossOver is a Linux-based software that allows you to run Windows-based apps on ChromeOS and macOS computers. Although CrossOver is a paid software (costs $14.00), you can use the trial version for 2-weeks without payment.\n<\/p>\n\n\n Create an account on the developer\u2019s (CodeWeavers) website<\/a> and download the CrossOver ChromeOS app or free trial. Follow the steps below to set up CrossOver and use it to run Windows apps on your Chromebook.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should see the app installation progress in your Chromebook\u2019s status area\u2014bottom-right corner of the screen. Proceed to the next step when you see an \u201cInstallation complete\u201d success message.\n<\/p>\n\n\n Open your Chromebook\u2019s app library and check the \u201cLinux apps\u201d folder for the installed Windows application.\n<\/p>\n\n\n If an app isn\u2019t in CrossOver\u2019s library, download its executable file from third-party websites, and install it manually. Ensure you save the app\u2019s EXE installation file in the \u201cLinux files\u201d folder in the Files app.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both Wine and CrossOver are both developed by CodeWeavers. While CrossOver is a paid software, Wine is open-source and free. According to CodeWeavers, it uses purchases from CrossOver to fund developers working on Wine.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don\u2019t have $14 for CrossOver, Wine is a free and equally efficient alternative. Installing Wine on Chromebooks requires running several commands in the Linux Terminal<\/a>, but the process is straightforward.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Connect your Chromebook to the internet and follow the steps below.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n The command enables the 32-bit architecture for Wine to run on your Chromebook. Proceed to the next step when your Linux username appears on the subsequent line.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should see a pop-up telling you the Wine configuration is being updated.\n<\/p>\n\n\n You\u2019ve successfully installed Wine in your Chromebook\u2019s Linux environment. Check the next section to see how to use Wine to install and run Windows apps on your Chromebook.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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