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A linux gamer asks, "How do I install windows for just one game?" (piefed.blahaj.zone)
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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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[–] NutWrench@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Does the game run under Wine? That will let you avoid Proton, which is Steam specific. You can also configure network access for specific programs under Wine.

[–] SpatchyIsOnline@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

OP specifically says they're using Kernel Level Anticheat, so it will never work

[–] sem@piefed.blahaj.zone 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Also afaik proton can be used outside of steam, but I'm not an expert.

[–] SpatchyIsOnline@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

Yes, proton can absolutely be used outside of Steam, either manually via a proton prefix/whatever or via another launcher like Heroic which sets all that up for you