How to Install Myfxbook EA on Wine in Linux and make it working without crashing
How to Install Myfxbook EA on Linux Without Crashes
**Note:** In all examples below, the username in linux is `alex`. If your username is different, replace `alex` with your actual Linux username in all paths and commands.
## 1. Install Wine and Winetricks
“`
1) sudo apt update
2) sudo apt install wine winetricks
“`
## 2. Download and Install MetaTrader 5 from MetaQuotes for Ununtu. This is one command line:
“`
3) wget https://download.mql5.com/cdn/web/metaquotes.software.corp/mt5/mt5ubuntu.sh ; chmod +x mt5ubuntu.sh ; ./mt5ubuntu.sh
“`
## 3. Install Required Components in the Wine Prefix
“`
4) export WINEPREFIX=/home/alex/.mt5
5) winetricks remove_mono
6) winetricks dotnet48 vcrun2015 vcrun2019 corefonts gdiplus
“`
keep in mind #6 sometimes take long time. If any installer windows appear, make sure to complete them fully! If its stuck more that 30 minutes – close terminal and run this 4 5 6 commands again
## 4. Copy Myfxbook EA Files. If you dont have myfxbook.ea + myfxbook.dll ask some Windows user copy them for you
– Place .ex5 files in:
`/home/alex/.mt5/drive_c/Program Files/MetaTrader 5/MQL5/Experts/`
– Place DLLs (if any) in:
`/home/alex/.mt5/drive_c/Program Files/MetaTrader 5/MQL5/Libraries/`
## Additional Tips
– Always use the same `WINEPREFIX` for all commands
– If you get .NET errors, make sure `dotnet48` is installed correctly
