i am asking if i can install .exe (GTA IV) on my ubuntu from 2 DVD ( using wine ), does it require any other programs ? Thanks.
1 Answer
You need the correct Wine, Winetricks, the correct GTA version and a special patch.
- Obtain a Steam-less version of
GTA IV Title Update 7
; - Obtain and install
Wine 1.7.22
and the latestWinetricks
; - Install and patch GTA with the XLiveLess Patch;
- Backup the .wine directory in your Home;
Execute the following commands in a terminal (
xterm
is OK, those actions should make the game more stable):rm -fr ~/.wine
export WINEARCH=win32
export WINEPREFIX="/home/YOURUSERNAME/.wine"
winecfg
Install the following common packages with
Winetricks
:d3dx10
d3dx9_26
d3dx9_28
d3dx9_31
d3dx9_35
d3dx9_36
d3dx9_39
d3dx9_42
d3dx9_43
d3dx9
directx9
dotnet20sp1
dotnet20
dotnet30sp1
dotnet35
dotnet40
gfw
mfc40
mfc42
msxml3
msxml4
msxml6
physx
quartz
vb6run
vcrun2003
vcrun2005
vcrun2008
vcrun2010
vcrun6sp6
vcrun6
wmp10
wsh56vb
wsh57
xact_jun2010
xact
xinput
xna40
Play, like in the demonstrative video.
- If the game hangs, set the Wine enviroment to "Windows XP".
Some textures might disappear and you may find occasional lag spikes or freezes during your gameplay; save your game often and backup your savegames from time to time.
You will not be able to play online and this guide may not work on pirated (and customized) copies; always buy a game if you really like it.
Please, feel free to comment under here or on WineHQ if you have more questions and don't forget to press the left UP arrow and mark as favorite if I'm of any help.
Have a nice day.