You cannot directly run Windows programs on Ubuntu (or other versions of Linux). Some may be usable through the Wine translation layer that can be installed and used. However, more and more applications are becoming available for Ubuntu, and Linux in general, every day.

Can you run Windows software on Linux?

Yes, you can run Windows applications in Linux. Here are some of the ways for running Windows programs with Linux: Installing Windows on a separate HDD partition. Installing Windows as a virtual machine on Linux.

How do I run a Windows program in Ubuntu?

Go to Applications > Ubuntu Software Center which is located in Main menu. When you open Ubuntu Software Center you will need to type ‘wine’ in search function which are located on the right upper corner of the window and hit Enter. Choose ‘Wine Microsoft Windows Compatibility Layer’ package.