How to install IMVU Classic on a Chromebook

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In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing IMVU Classic on your Chromebook. IMVU is a popular 3D avatar-based social platform where users can interact, chat, and play games in virtual environments. While traditionally used on Windows PCs, we'll show you how to get it running on your Chromebook using Linux apps and a tool called Bottles.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, it's important to note that this tutorial is specifically for Chromebooks with Intel or AMD processors that support Linux apps. Unfortunately, this method won't work on Chromebooks with ARM64 architecture CPUs. If you're unsure about your Chromebook's specifications, you can check our lists of:

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Follow these steps carefully to install IMVU Classic on your Chromebook. We've provided a video tutorial to guide you through the process visually, along with written instructions for each step.

1. Enable Linux Apps on Your Chromebook

First, we need to enable Linux apps on your Chromebook:

  1. Go to your Chromebook's Settings
  2. Click on the "About Chrome OS" section on the left panel
  3. Under the Developer section, choose "Set up Linux"
  4. Follow the prompts to turn on Linux

2. Download the IMVU Classic Installer

Next, download the IMVU Classic installer I've created. This is a fully legal and safe installer that I've compiled on my Linux computer using Bottles. You can download it from this link:

Download IMVU Classic Installer

After downloading, move the installer to the Linux folder in your Chromebook's file manager.

3. Install Necessary Components

Now we'll install Bottles, a compatibility layer that allows us to run Windows applications on Linux. Open a terminal from your app menu and run the following commands one by one:

1) sudo apt update
2) sudo apt install flatpak
3) sudo flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
4) sudo flatpak install flathub com.usebottles.bottles
5) sudo chown root:root /usr/bin/bwrap && sudo chmod u+s /usr/bin/bwrap

Each command serves a specific purpose:

  • Command 1 updates your Linux apps repositories
  • Command 2 installs Flatpak, a utility for software deployment and package management
  • Command 3 adds the official Flathub repository to your system
  • Command 4 installs Bottles via Flatpak
  • Command 5 sets the necessary permissions for a tool required to launch the application

4. Set Up IMVU Classic in Bottles

Now that Bottles is installed, let's set up IMVU Classic:

  1. Launch Bottles from your app menu
  2. Click on the three vertical lines in the top right corner
  3. Click on "Import"
  4. Click on the button as shown in the video
  5. Click on "Full Archive"
  6. Click on "Home"
  7. Choose the IMVU Classic installer file you downloaded earlier

5. Launch IMVU Classic

After importing, close Bottles and launch it again. You'll need to launch IMVU Classic through Bottles each time you want to use it.

Additional Information

IMVU Classic is a social platform that allows users to create 3D avatars, interact in virtual environments, and even create and sell virtual items. It's a great way to meet new people and express your creativity. By running it on your Chromebook, you're expanding the capabilities of your device beyond its standard functionality.

If you encounter any issues during the installation process, don't hesitate to reach out. You can leave a comment on our YouTube video, and we'll be happy to assist you.

Useful Resources

Here are some additional resources that might be helpful:

We hope this guide helps you successfully install and enjoy IMVU Classic on your Chromebook. Happy socializing!

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