I'm currently using a dual boot setup with Pop OS on an SSD and Windows 10 on an HD. I have a specific work program that only allows five licenses, and I've already used one on Windows. I'm hesitant to try installing it on Linux using Wine or Bottles because I'm not familiar with those tools and I'm worried about losing another license if something goes wrong. Is there a way to run the program that's already installed on the Windows disk while I'm using Linux?
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The best approach might be to use KVM with virt-manager to run Windows as a virtual machine. This way, you can access your Windows software without compromising any licenses.
You can set up your Windows partition as a virtual machine. Just look into raw disk access to make it work smoothly.
Thanks, I'll try that!
Unfortunately, you might need to install the program on Linux if it doesn't support running directly from the Windows disk.
It depends on the program you're trying to run. Some programs can work with Wine or Bottles, but not all of them support it. Do some research to see if your specific program has compatibility with those tools.
For instance, Adobe Photoshop has been known to work on Linux with some tweaks.
It's a psychological testing software, so finding info on that is tricky. But is it possible to just open the executable without a reinstallation?
I'll give that a shot, thanks!