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* Slackbuilds (Slackware): http://slackbuilds.org/repository/14.2/system/winetricks/?search=winetricks
* Ubuntu: https://packages.ubuntu.com/search?keywords=winetricks

Note: packaged Debian / Ubuntu winetricks versions are typically outdated, so a manual installation is recommended.

If the package is unavailable, outdated, or the latest version is desired, a manual installation of winetricks can be done.

# Quick install

To quickly install winetricks open a terminal and type
~~~~~
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Winetricks/winetricks/master/src/winetricks
~~~~~

You can then run it from a terminal with
~~~~~
sh winetricks
~~~~~

# Full installation

It is _highly_ recommended to uninstall any previously installed version of winetricks first.

**_If you don't uninstall a previously installed, packaged version of winetricks... Well then you get to pick up the pieces!_**
**_If you don't uninstall a previously installed version of winetricks, that installation might be used instead of your manual installation._**

E.g. for Debian / Ubuntu:
```
sudo apt-get purge winetricks
sudo apt purge winetricks
```

Then, for Ubuntu, use a shell script to download the current winetricks script(s).
Then (tested on Ubuntu), use a shell script to download the current winetricks script(s).
E.g.:

```
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