Wine:

You can run your Windows programs on Ubuntu, etc, via Wine, via emulators, etc. Well, it depends on the program, but long story short, there are things you could try if you wanted to.

Takes Time

I know it can be time consuming to figure out. I'm just saying it might be possible for you to use the software on other operating systems.

Natural Remedies

Now, of course, some people will not tell you that for the same reason doctors may not tell you about natural remedies, alternative medicines, drugs, cures, etc.

Four Options

Here is an article about four different programs that could help you run Windows programs on Ubuntu. They include:

1. Wine
2. Winetricks
3. Play On Linux
4. Crossover

Wine

I have used these four programs. But I prefer Wine most of the time. There may be other programs and other methods for using .exe files or other kinds of files or programs, etc.

Using Wine

How-to use Wine.
Another article on these things.