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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.

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You need the correct Wine, Winetricks, the correct GTA version and a special patch.

  1. Obtain a Steam-less version of GTA IV Title Update 7;
  2. Obtain and install Wine 1.7.22 and the latest Winetricks;
  3. Install and patch GTA with the XLiveLess Patch;
  4. Backup the .wine directory in your Home;
  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Play, like in the demonstrative video.

  8. 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.

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