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A linux gamer asks, "How do I install windows for just one game?" (piefed.blahaj.zone)

submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by sem@piefed.blahaj.zone to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world

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There is a game I am considering getting; it has been out for a few months now, and the devs are specifically blocking it from running under proton with a Kernel Level Anticheat which specifically blocks linux.

Folks on the discussion boards made the point tht it is technically possible to install windows for just one steam game, so I am looking for a guide on how to do that?

I've heard that if you don't activate windows, you can still use it, and if you get the LSTC (?) Version of windows, it is not so annoying.

Does anyone have a guide for how to install windows alongside linux for one game?

If we have a discussion in the comments about whether it is tactically appropriate to give money to a game corporation that requires windows, i guess we can, but i would rather learn how to install windows in the least annoying way possible.

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[–] Cethin@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I recently did this, using a VM with GPU passthrough. This meant my Linux OS couldn't use the GPU while it was active. It's a pain in the ass, but it technically works. I won't describe how to do it, because there are good guides online.

[–] Artemis_Mystique@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Anti-cheat detects when its in a VM and blocks it.

[–] Saprophyte@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Depends on the anti cheat. GTA V runs just fine on a vm with sunshine/moonlight using proxmox with GPU passthrough.

[–] Cethin@lemmy.zip 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I literally said I have experience with it working, so not always. It depends on the game, and OP didn't specify.

[–] sem@piefed.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 day ago

The anti-cheat is Battle-eye. How does it detect that it is inside a VM?

I'm thinking that dual booting on a spare drive will be all around easier.