Wine is a tool that enables users to execute Windows software, such as apps, programs, and games, on a Linux machine. Windows and Linux are two completely different environments, and therefore, they do not support programs or applications meant for the other system. If you are using Linux Mint 22 and wish to run some Windows applications, you can install Wine. With Wine, you will be able to run Windows programs on Linux Mint as it provides a compatibility layer for the operating system. 🍷 This post will teach you how to install and set up Wine on Linux Mint 22. Read more:👇 https://greenwebpage.com/community/how-to-install-and-set-up-wine-on-linux-mint-22/

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How to Install and Set Up Wine on Linux Mint 22
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by Karim Buzdar
September 2, 2025
Wine is a tool that enables users to execute Windows software, such as apps, programs,
and games, on a Linux machine. Windows and Linux are two completely different
environments, and therefore, they do not support programs or applications meant for the
other system. If you are using Linux Mint 22 and wish to run some Windows applications,
you can install Wine. With Wine, you will be able to run Windows programs on Linux Mint
as it provides a compatibility layer for the operating system.
This post will teach you how to install and set up Wine on Linux Mint 22.
How to Install Wine on Linux Mint 22?
You may install Wine on Linux Mint 22 from the default Linux repository or the official
Docker repository and configure it with the “winecfg” command. Here are various
methods for installing Wine on the Linux Mint system:
Method 1: Using the Default Linux Mint Repository
The primary Wine packages compatible with Linux Mint can be installed using the “apt”
package manager. It automatically downloads the packages from the default Linux Mint
repository. It hosts several Wine packages.
To install the Wine package on Linux Mint 22, use the default Linux repository.
Step 1: Update System Repository
You need to confirm that the package is updated by the kernel repository first:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

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Step 2: Enable 32-bit Architecture
If you have a 64-bit architecture system, but wish to run 32-bit Windows programs in
Wine on your Linux system. You must enable the 32-bit architecture on Windows:
sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
Step 3: Install Wine on Linux Mint
Now, install Wine with the command below:
sudo apt install wine -y
Step 4: Verification
You may use the following command to see if Wine is currently running:

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wine --version
As noted, the current one is 9.0 of Wine has been installed.
Method 2: Using the Official WineHQ Repository
To install the latest version, install it from the official WineHQ repository. Hence, it is
mandatory to add/import WineHQ’s official repository into the system. By doing this, it will
also update automatically through the package manager on your system whenever a new
version is released.
To install Wine on your device using the official WineHQ wine repository, follow the
subsequent instructions:
Step 1: Update and Upgrade System Repository
Start by updating and upgrading the system’s package repository by executing this
command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
Step 2: Enable 32-bit Architecture
If you are running a 64-bit architecture system, go ahead and enable 32-bit architecture
through the command.
sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386

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Step 3: Make a Folder
Make the folder that will have the character associated with the GPG key:
sudo mkdir -pm755 /etc/apt/keyrings
Here:
The p refers that if the parent folders do not already exist, they will be created.
The m flag will define the directory’s permissions, so here -m755 means the directory’s
owner is almighty, but others have restricted permissions.
The default dir ‘keyrings’ will be created under the string ‘/etc/apt/keyrings’, which
will hold the new directory.
Step 4: Download the Wine GPG Key
Now, execute the next command as follows concerning Wine’s repository:
sudo wget -O /etc/apt/keyrings/winehq-archive.key https://dl.winehq.org/wine-
builds/winehq.key
WineHQ GPG indeed has a GPG key, and you can download it by running the command.
The path is named as: ‘/etc/apt/keyrings/winehq-archive.key’.
Step 5: Add WineHQ Repository

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Install the WineHQ repository by executing the command given below straight to your
Linux Mint:
sudo wget -NP /etc/apt/sources.list.d/ https://dl.winehq.org/wine-
builds/ubuntu/dists/jammy/winehq-jammy.sources
If you are using Linux Mint version 21, then the second command is the right choice for
you:
sudo wget -NP /etc/apt/sources.list.d/ https://dl.winehq.org/wine-
builds/ubuntu/dists/focal/winehq-focal.sources
Step 6: Update System
After that, run the following command to refresh:
sudo apt update
Step 7: Install Wine on Linux Mint

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Install the most recent version of Wine that is trustworthy, easy to use, and stable on your
device through the command given below:
sudo apt install --install-recommends winehq-stable -y
Important: You know there are Wine’s staging and dev versions also. The staging one
has experimental add-ons and enhancements under testing, while the development one
is mainly intended for those who want to check the newest features and support in its
evolution.
Should you prefer to acquire the development or staging release, use the command
above to substitute ‘winehq-stable’ with ‘winehq-devel’ or ‘winehq-staging.’
Step 8: Verification
In the last step, you need to verify that Wine has been configured and installed correctly
on your computer by running the command:
wine --version
As you can see, Wine has been successfully installed on the machine, and the newest
version is shown in its shell.
How to Set Up Wine on Linux Mint 22?
Now that Wine is properly installed on Linux Mint, you may need to do some additional
configuration. To modify Wine’s Environment, use the command below:
winecfg

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Then, you will be greeted by the configuration dialogue box, which will prompt you to
install Wine Mono by telling you,” You need to install Wine Mono!” Click on Install.
Then, you will see a new configuration window in Wine with many options available for
you to configure, like Drivers, Audio, Applications, and so on. In this case, we will change
the version of Windows to be emulated to be “Windows 11”:
Make sure to hit “Apply” and “OK” after you are through the setup so that changes made
will be captured, because if those buttons are not pressed, changes will not be saved:

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How to Run Windows Applications Using Wine on Linux Mint 22?
Now that you have installed and configured Wine, you can use it to run Windows
applications. The only prerequisite is to have the setup EXE file of the application saved
on your computer and then run it through Wine to install. If, for example, you plan to
install the “Notepad++” Windows application using Wine, follow the procedure below:
Step 1: Download Notepad++ Installer
First, go to the official Notepad++ website and download its EXE file on your computer:

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Step 2: Navigate to the Downloads Directory
Then, go to the terminal and navigate to the “Downloads” folder containing the file:
cd Downloads
ls
And indeed, the “Downloads” directory consists of the installer “Notepad++” file:
Step 3: Install Notepad++ on Linux Mint Using Wine
To install the Notepad++ Windows application on Linux Mint, issue the command wine
and include the installer file name:
wine npp.8.8.1.Installer.x64.exe
From the output below, we have noted that the installation of Notepad++ is currently
ongoing:
Step 4: Install/Set up Notepad++ on Linux Mint
These are the steps to install Notepad++ on the system. Choose the installation location
and click on “Next”:

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Click on “Next,” and the application will be installed on the system.
Click on the “Install” button to install Notepad++ on the system:
Tap on the “Finish” button after the installation has completed:

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The following image shows Notepad++, which has been installed. This confirms that the
Installation of Notepad++ using Wine was successful:
How to Remove Windows Applications Installed With Wine on
Linux Mint 22?
For those who are looking to remove a specific Windows application installed using Wine,
follow the provided steps:
Step 1: Launch the Add/Remove Programs window
The first step is to run the command “wine uninstaller,” which will open the “Add/Remove
Programs” window:
wine uninstaller

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Now, the Add/Remove Programs window is visible, as seen below. The program can be
used to uninstall applications installed through Wine:
Step 2: Choose Windows Application for Removal
Choose the Windows application you want from the system and click on
“Modify/Remove”. As an example, remove the Notepad++ application. You may select
any application available to remove:
Step 3: Uninstall the Windows Application
Now, click on the “Uninstall” button to remove or uninstall it:

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After that, the uninstallation of “Notepad++” has been completed and is displayed below.
To finish, click the “Close” button to exit the window.
How to Remove Wine from Linux Mint 22?
In case you do not use Wine anymore, simply removing it from your Linux Mint will be
straightforward by executing this command:
sudo apt autoremove wine* --purge -y
You may also want to delete the Wine repository from your computer by running this
command:
sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/winehq-jammy.sources

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That will conclude the instructions for installing, configuring, and uninstalling Wine on
Linux Mint.
Conclusion
Wine allows users to run multiple applications designed for Windows on their Linux Mint
system. Wine can be installed in the system’s default Linux repository or the official
WineHQ repository for Linux Mint. If you prefer to have the latest version of Wine, install
using the official repository. This will allow the installation, execution, and management of
any desired Windows application on the system. This article demonstrates how to install,
configure, and uninstall Wine on the Linux Mint system.