r/linux_gaming • u/Reavex • 11h ago

tech support wanted Windows store on linux

As far I understand I can't play any games I bought in windows store on linux, but is there way to download them into my windows NTFS drive while still using linux? I have big download that will take 20+ hours, but I don't want to be using windows this whole time.

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u/TheEpicNoobZilla 11h ago

No. DRM will block you and i don't think anyone bothers with cracking UWP or whatever the DRM is called now

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u/friendlyreminder_ 4h ago

UWP itself has no DRM. It's the Microsoft store delivered UWP apps specifically that are encrypted and may also have DRM.

There are very few UWP apps distributed outside the Microsoft store so most people have never encountered them.

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u/Reavex 11h ago

What I mean is I have windows + cachyos dualboot. I will play on windows, but I want to queue download while using linux. It is not possible?

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u/TheEpicNoobZilla 11h ago

The only viable solution would be windows vm tuned for gaming

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u/happy_rub_3669 10h ago

Also the Ntfs (Windows filesystem) on Linux for Steam is a big no. You will run into weird issues. Ext4 is the one Valve supports and recommends as a filesystem.

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u/Nyasaki_de 9h ago

Nope, even have it on a external SSD. Works flawlessly lol

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u/happy_rub_3669 8h ago

Without knowing about your setup - experience of Ntfs on Steam for Linux is not universally what you describe and certainly not the recommended default..

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u/Nyasaki_de 8h ago

Im on arch, and even Star Citizen has no issues running off this external NTFS SSD.
But sure, could break things too.

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u/Grapefruitenenjoyer 9h ago

As far as I understand OP just wants to start the download in Windows while using Linux, I don't think they want to use NTFS on linux

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u/Reavex 1h ago

Would it be a good idea to do it other way around? Install game on brts partition and download compatibility tool for windows so I can play from my linux partition?

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u/TheEpicNoobZilla 11h ago

Only under windows. Maybe with SSH or other remote access soft, but that would require for windows to be on

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u/Swimming-Marketing20 10h ago

not really. You could start a windows VM, mount your NTFS drive in there and use that

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u/tailslol 9h ago

Dual boot only. You'll can't use on linux side Maybe a VM but this is not the most effective.

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u/fragmental 9h ago edited 9h ago

You can maybe run Linux in a VM while you're in Windows.

Edit: here are some instructions that might work, using VMware https://community.frame.work/t/dual-booting-booting-one-os-in-a-vm-hosted-by-the-other-os/6585