MetaTrader Linux Ubuntu Forex Trading
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Running MetaTrader trading software on Linux Ubuntu is straightforward with the help of Wine, a compatibility layer that allows Windows applications to run on Linux. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installation and troubleshooting to ensure smooth operation of MetaTrader on your Ubuntu system.
Installation
Follow these steps to install MetaTrader on Ubuntu:
Step 1: Downloading Wine
- Open the Ubuntu Software repository and download & install Wine. Wine allows you to run and install .exe files on Linux.
Step 2: Installing Wine
- After installing Wine, download MetaTrader 4 (MT4) from your broker’s website.
Step 3: Running Installer
- Run the MT4 installer. The software will be installed using Wine in your chosen location.
Step 4: Ready to Go
- Once installed, MetaTrader 4 terminal icons will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to launch and use MetaTrader.
Troubleshooting MetaTrader on Linux
If you encounter errors while running MT4 with Wine, follow these troubleshooting methods:
WINE ERROR:
Unhandled exception: page fault on write access to 0x00000000 in 32-bit code (0x01f1b608).
Register dump:
CS:0073 SS:007b DS:007b ES:007b FS:0033 GS:003b
EIP:01f1b608 ESP:0033181c EBP:00331858 EFLAGS:00010202( R- — I – – – )
EAX:00110108 EBX:01f1b608 ECX:00000000 EDX:6acfe7e0
ESI:00000000 EDI:6ae10a08
Stack dump:
0x0033181c: 6a76f238 01f1b608 01ec0000 00110000
0x0033182c: 003318fc 00000000 00000025 01f1b608
0x0033183c: 00000000 00331868 01f1b9d8 00331878
0x0033184c: 01f1b610 00331918 01735168 00331878
0x0033185c: 6a205086 003318cc 6ab9aac8 00000000
0x0033186c: 7bc7facd 01f1b9e0 6acfe580 00331898
Backtrace:
Method 1: Creating a New Wine Prefix
- Open the Home folder and enable “Show hidden files” from the view options.
- Locate the .wine folder and rename it to .wine_old.
- This forces Wine to create a new prefix.
- Navigate to the MT4 installation directory and run uninstaller.exe to uninstall it.
- Delete the MT4 files and desktop shortcut.
- Reinstall MT4 and run it again.
Method 2: Running Terminal.exe Directly
- Alternatively, navigate to the MT4 installation directory and run terminal.exe. This often resolves errors without needing to uninstall.
- For the desktop shortcut, delete the old one and create a new shortcut for terminal.exe.
Conclusion
Installing and running MetaTrader on Ubuntu is made easy with Wine. By following these steps and troubleshooting methods, you can ensure a smooth trading experience on your Linux system.
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