How To Run Windows Programs on the Raspberry Pi 4! (Using Wine and Box86)

Have you ever wanted tp try to run Windows applications on your Raspberry Pi 4 but couldn't find a way to do it? Well this guide is for you! Thanks to box86 and Wine it's possible to run Windows applications inside of Raspberry Pi OS.
00:00 - Skit
01:03 - What is Box86 & Wine?
02:42 - Installing Pi-Apps
04:05 - Installing Box86
06:01 - Installing Wine
07:01 - Installing a Box86 App
09:12 - Preinstalled Wine Apps
12:06 - Installing Windows Apps
16:48 - Final Words
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[@passionvlogger149]

Thank you brother 💕 love you now I'm running my old windows game on this❣️

[@TheTechieScientist]

Love the skit , would like more A roll shots like this :P

[@Lukes-Tech]

Thanks!

[@DaSlown]

Thank you for this tips 👏🏼

[@Lukes-Tech]

Glad to help!

[@retrodevils]

Glad to see wine and box86 get more exposure . BTW supreme team and the retro devils made a one line installer for this ;)

[@Lukes-Tech]

Oh that’s awesome! I’ll need to look into that.

[@axel3151]

i like how the wine stuff looks retro because i wanna make my raspberry pi 4 to look like a mini retro pc its perfect

[@axel3151]

thanks for the heart!

[@chbaisla]

Excellent explain Good

[@Lukes-Tech]

Thank you!

[@SuperVictor64]

9:59 if I click on wine desktop located in system tools Will the wine desktop automatically detect my display resolution, launch and automatically fit in my screen resolution in fullscreen mode like in the video?

[@AyrtonMcNamee-zq1ot]

Long shot commenting but, (amazing vid by the way, subscribing for sure!) could i run vs code and open .net dlls using this? I have a python script that uses pythonnet to run some .net dlls and im running into a wpf error! Very new to this so not sure the right things to ask!!!

[@gasxyz3932]

Hello, it has nothing to do with the video but when you open that Google it opens very quickly, mine takes decades to open, how do I solve it?

[@Thomasz-Tech-Innovations]

I wonder if you can install office like this on Twister OS if so please do a video how too.

[@flickeringscreens211]

Can you make a new tutorial for Box64 and wine64? is it possible?

[@centricthemedic1517]

I followed this guide up until "installing Windows apps" and I realised whenever I opened the Wine system tools, they would just refuse to open. Is there anyway around this, thanks.

[@helionfilm1628]

That’s great. Thanks for sharing. Do you know if TeamSpeak for Linux x86 works on the new version on box86? The earlier version wouldn’t allow TeamSpeak to open on the RP4.

[@Lukes-Tech]

Glad you enjoyed! Sorry, I don’t know I haven’t tested it. You could ask in the TwisterOS discord server tho: discord.gg/Fh8sjmu (They also have a matrix linked on their website.)

[@deklusa]

I'm trying to run a game I have, but i get the error "File corrupted! This program has been manipulated...This file won't work anymore." for steam_api.dll, any tips?

[@FilipeIria87]

Hello. visual c++ redistributable, how can i install this on Wine? because of Launch box. Every time it cancels my setup. I need this to run launchbox. Thank you @Luke's Tech

[@heribertoernestoojedamedra8316]

why when i´m installing wine (x86) the program in some point in the installing of dotnet20 just stay freezing?? it´s a normal thing?

[@WorshipandWarMinistries]

So you can't do this on a Raspberry Pi 3? I'm so confused i just want to be able to study scripture with the program e-sword, and watch movies. I tried to install vlc right away from the repository using terminal but i have no idea what i am doing and read that i had to update and upgrade before trying to install vlc cuz it wasnt finding some 404s and now my pi says package vlc not found whenever i try to install it. The guy i got it from said dont update or upgrade it, but that was after i had already read that i was supposed to. If anyone can help please it would very much appreciated

[@HolaSoyFelipe]

works in raspberry pi 3b?

[@tupicatrusa123]

HELP, i did all the steps but nothing happens when I open the wine applications, they are there, how can I activate Wine or Box86? idk what´s the problem

[@c.a.5952]

Hi.in topla i habe not Wine. Maybe do you know why? I habe installerà box 86. Thnx!

[@Uzzgard]

I guess I wont get an answer but Ill try anyways because Im stuck. How do I update the .NET framework? I have tried everything but Im stuck...

[@DKali-gn7xj]

hey man, shout out! I just used your instructions for last year to install box86 and Wine64 on a Raspberry Pi 5 and run Mugen emulation games and it works good. so super thanks. I do have a question. the mugen .exe files are already installed programs on a hard drive and work just by launching them through the add/remove Programs in Wine64, but I cant figure out how to make shortcuts to them or have them in my menu of the start bar. THANKs again.

[@acekillerHD]

I tried the same to run CIV CTP, but it never worked fine. It always freeze after few seconds... Sad Story. Any Ideas?

[@retrogamingrewind1980]

​@acekillerHD humm, not sure, but I have 2 or 3 videos with this running on Pi5 (8GB model only) @RetroGamingRewind1980

[@derekdubs3074]

Can you make a video on how to run steam like this? It won't work for me

[@Gamer317.]

Hi uh I did all the steps shown in the video, but nothing will run. I even tried running notepad++ but it still would not work.

[@user-ey8yt1bn4x]

Please Reply Raspberry Pi zero W ( support pi apps ?)

[@thomasthecrunkengine3512]

When I try to install wine it just gets stuck in an error loop and won’t finish installing

[@sanathm2m564]

Whether wine is compatible with box64 . . Pi apps does not show wine on the list

[@RHawkAdventures]

Great easy process to get setup on pi-400. My icons do not show in the menu just gray generic icons but all is working. now trying to get Sketch up 8 working past Open GL error message. thanks

[@microlinux]

Something ended badly it seems...

[@microlinux]

Okay, we fixed it now.

[@RealOliverSmith]

I subbed because of the skit

[@Lukes-Tech]

:) thanks!

[@mm-qk3eu]

Can 32 bit vst's run on that Pi4?

[@danielhoasovcohen9550]

What the version of the OS are you using at the rpi4? 64bit os or 32bit?

[@mr.potato8841]

64bit

[@nosuchthing8]

It sounds ridiculous, but notepad++ is very useful. You can keep adding tab after tab, dump or copy and paste useful info, and you don't need to save it anywhere. The next time you launch notepad++ all that information is still there.

[@AhadIslamNo.1Real]

Does it work on raspberry pi 3?

[@darkevilpt5306]

id love to see u installing steam or diablo immortal

[@marcoswwong1]

can run quickbook on box86?

[@finneganparker9816]

Does this work on a pi 3?

[@Lennox-qh7le]

When I try installing it in terminal it just doesn't do it

[@ploukop]

my pi apps does not show wine on the list

[@dylankeith2670]

mine dosent show wine on pi apps

[@rchat42]

also wtf do i use to launch an exe files from my program files

[@theostillplays]

I can only find Winex64 not x86, 6:43

[@rchat42]

HOW DO YOU MAKE THE SYSTEM TOOLS MENU APPEAR edit: wait no it's just that the wine programs are not appearing for some reason... WHYYYY?!

[@tony6261]

Could you install Corel office using Box 86 or wine? I was considering installing Windows on a Pi4 would this be a better option? I have a Pi4 on order and I purchased a 500gb seagate ssd to run windows but maybe this is a better option? Please advise!

[@Lukes-Tech]

I personally haven’t tested that application so I can’t know for sure. I would bet that it most likely will run on windows, but you would probably be sacrificing performance. I’d probably test it with wine first, if it doesn’t work go with windows. Good luck and congrats on your pi!

[@tony6261]

@@Lukes-Tech I'm thinking of running the Pi OS on the SEAGATE 500GB BC Q5 NVME GEN3 SSD which is very fast and trying box 86 and wine first

[@Lukes-Tech]

@@tony6261 Go for it!

[@tony6261]

@@Lukes-Tech The Raspberry Pi I am purchasing comes with a 128GB micro sd card. If I load raspberry OS on an external USB drive do I have to remove the SD card or once the bios is changed it will boot to the external drive? If I can still use the SD card as storage that would be great, Thanks for your help!

[@Lukes-Tech]

@@tony6261 If you’re raspberry pi is a newer revision, then it will probably have USB booting capabilities out of the box. If it doesn’t, you can follow this tutorial by leepspvideo: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaa4YWx4grJ5qtU To see if it has USB booting capabilities by default, you can just remove your SD Card , plug in your USB drive and see if it boots. If it doesn’t follow that tutorial up there, through Raspberry Pi OS your SD Card. And yes, you should be able to use your SD card as storage after booting from your USB drive.

[@doruk2000st]

Hi, I have successfully installed a Windows software thanks to your videos, however I couldn't make that windows software see a specific USB device. Could you also make a guide on adding USB devices to wine as well?

[@Lukes-Tech]

Merhabalar, onun nasıl yapılacağından çok bilgim yok, ama Pi Labs Discord Server’inde sorabilirsiniz. Link - discord.gg/gYduAaHUBe

[@doruk2000st]

@@Lukes-Tech Appreciate the answer. Sadly, I had to leave my project as it is, I ran out of time because VNC insisted on not functioning last night... Loved the Skit intro btw. I have also watched your first video about Wine&Box86, and with this retake, it's clear to say that your production skills are gaining quite the momentum. Keep it up!

[@Lukes-Tech]

@@doruk2000st Oh that's a bummer, hopefully you can figure it out eventually. Thanks for the encouraging words, I appreciate it!

[@raycert07]

You can't.

[@jordan-ci4xd]

for anyone who cant find box86, its now under tools/emulation (there's a search button at the bottom if you cant find it)

[@THE-CRT]

What games per say?

[@bristondomino6675]

Wine is not showing up for me in Pi-Apps

[@thenightwolf8318]

Should I be concerned about the Box86 doesn't have a build for the Pi3 Model B and is going to install fallback for Pi4?

[@thenightwolf8318]

bummer - Wine86 is not compatible with "Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye) 64-bit OS"

[@thenightwolf8318]

I don't see Wine64 in the app store

[@user-yy3ew3nb2p]

what about steam?

[@dakshsaini9873]

Great intro btw ,,,, can I use windows in raspberry Pi 3

[@Lukes-Tech]

Thanks! Yes, I think that Pi-Apps installer configures Wine to work on a Pi 3 as well. (It will be quite a bit slower though.) Good luck!

[@lostbranchranch8646]

Installed Box86 but it did not have WINE available in the app list...?

[@diltongoh292]

Same

[@jesuscoria5675]

During the Wine86 installation, I get a warning message saying, "warning: Your version of wine 5.13 is no longer supported upstream. You should upgrade to 6.x". I am not sure how to upgrade it. I also keep getting the following error throughout the installation: 0154:err:xrandr:xrandr12_init_modes Failed to get primary CRTC info. The installation never finishes because of this error. It just hangs there with this error printed on the last four lines on the terminal.

[@DezsiPlayz]

Does roblox work on wine?

[@raphsing]

What is the difference using emulators compaired to install the windows version?

[@unused394]

I have an issue where wine does not show up in pi-apps. Is there any fix for this?

[@tupicatrusa123]

search it in the lens button below piapps'window

[@AhadIslamNo.1Real]

Termux works on android and raspberry pi

[@HITownIProduction]

I just followed all steps - but wine isnt included in pi apps anymore - can someone confirm?

[@Lukes-Tech]

Are you on a 64 Bit OS? Wine doesn’t work on 64 Bit systems, only 32 Bit.

[@doruk2000st]

It's still included 14/04/2022

[@alexandermcalpine]

OOoo Fusion 360?

[@stephensu4371]

i am wondering will boxer64 does the same process

[@Lukes-Tech]

It’s similar, however you have to install it on 64 bit systems while box86 works on 32 bit systems. (I don’t think wine works with box64 either.)

[@stephensu4371]

thanks

[@stephensu4371]

i pre order the rock pi 5 too, i looking forward to see your video on it

[@Shadowgangster123]

does this whole tutorial work with microsoft office?

[@trainsarecool190]

I'm not sure if you can get MS Office on the pi but libre office is compatible

[@omtawde2276]

Please Make A Video on Box64 And Wine On Raspberry Pi OS 64bit

[@Lukes-Tech]

I don't think wine is compatible with box64 at the moment.

[@omtawde2276]

@@Lukes-Tech Okay, But is it possible that in future it may be compatible?

[@Lukes-Tech]

@@omtawde2276 hopefully!

[@ptitSeb123]

Wine 64bits version works with box64, but you still need box86 for many of wine components

[@JoseAng_The]

I need on rasberry pi 3

[@mba2ceo]

I want 2.5G with 8 G RAM to sub as a DESKTOP. IMO

[@sccohen4528]

my pi apps does not show wine on the list it is all updated

[@ttoo1830]

have the same problem. Have you found a solution?

[@RHawkAdventures]

any help getting OPENGL up and running?

[@Lukes-Tech]

I'm not fully sure, try asking in the TwisterOS Discord Server: discord.gg/Fh8sjmu

[@microlinux]

What rpi do you have?

[@microlinux]

The problem was that my mesa build doesn't work on buster systems due glibc incompatibility. I would strongly recommend this script to be run on bullseye.

[@kasomoru6]

Can you use this method to run games, I know of a certain youtuber "Linus" who might want to revisit daily driving linux again...

[@Lukes-Tech]

Yes, you can run games. Actually Linus used wine in his gaming series when he used “proton” in steam, since it’s based on wine. 😅

[@zerostep]

I can't find wine notepad++ and more on rpi imager (os= raspberry pi 64 bit)

[@Lukes-Tech]

box86 isn’t really compatible with 64 Bit Operating Systems at the moment, at least without some special configuration. That’s why it doesn’t show up in Pi-Apps.

[@zerostep]

@@Lukes-Tech what can I do now ??

[@madmax2069]

@@zerostep install the 32 bit OS

[@sophiageronimo5248]

Hi can you download the Matlab application through that?

[@BADEGG170]

wine does not show up for me

[@sja45uk]

Nor me

[@anthonydelrosso5706]

Can someone tell me why wine never shows up on my pi?

[@BADEGG170]

same thing for me

[@fbee6844]

I’m completely computer illiterate and I also am pretty sure I need to see a doctor for my intelligence deficit... Question: is it possible to run Fightcade on a raspberry pi 4?

[@Lukes-Tech]

I’m not really sure… sorry!

[@nishiyamashima9797]

Tried this with a Raspberry Pi 3, even installing the 3G/1G Kernel worked, but it died while installing wine itself.

[@Lukes-Tech]

Oof :(.. the Pi3 isn’t super powerful anyway so I doubt many applications would work very well..

[@nishiyamashima9797]

@@Lukes-Tech I am using it to connect to a remote customer with an ancient system (after win XP PC died), so I only need to run a 15 year old maintenance software, so if it would actually run, I think the performance would be good enough for this. Maybe the Pi3 just froze or something, will try to reset it on site and try again. I installed wine and box86 manually before but I had the 2G/2G Kernel instead of the 3G/1G Kernel so maybe it was only interfering with that. The Pi-Apps is actually a genius Software because it was even able to change the Kernel very easily.

[@nishiyamashima9797]

@@Lukes-Tech The remote connection always freezes as soon as you start certain stuff via Wine, but I tried running x86 Windows 7 Zip on it that worked very well. It wasn't even slow.

[@thenightwolf8318]

Wine86 doesn't appear in the app store.

[@jesuscoria5675]

You can find it under All Apps, and in Tools>Emulation . Although the installation did not work for me. I explain my issue in my recent comment. Let me know if it works for you. It does not seem to be working for other people either based on other recent comments.

[@hernanpacheco3016]

Wine is not in the tool list on my App Store 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@diltongoh292]

Same

[@DaRobloxDuck]

My question is why he’s recording at 3am?

[@rockfresh5359]

People who love computers play on them anytime of the day or night 😅

[@DaRobloxDuck]

@@rockfresh5359 lol ok

[@jeffyp2483]

not emulation per se, translation.

[@skjaikumar]

People are missing the point. Raspberry pi is not for this. It is mainly for input output control. How is this gonna help with that. Can a c# or delphi program run and how to do port io stuff.

[@TyWooly42]

Less Music. More Enunciation.

[@Glass_Of_Tea]

bad background music I don't have a problem making a new text file on raspberry pi so that didn't help I don't need zoom over all this was a waste of time and boring.

[@you166mhz]

silly video ....

[@liamdelaportilla9042]

Can x86 box run windows xp, or oracle virtualbox, maybe?