CLIP STUDIO PAINT

What works

• Basic functions: all tools, saving & loading
• Animation
• Pen pressure
• Login & online activation
• Clip Studio Assets store (partially; some issues impacting browsing, but downloading materials works)

What does not

• Cloud sync: login repeatedly fails when restoring, and backing up results in a "faulty data" error
• Some Clip Studio browser functions like �scroll to top� buttons and drop-down menus

Workarounds

• Installed winbind on Linux system
• Installed the following with Winetricks:
  • vcrun2005 vcrun2008 vcrun2010 vcrun2012 vcrun2013 vcrun2017 vcrun6 vcrun6sp6 msxml4 msxml6 mfc40 mfc42 dotnet452 dxvk dxtrans urlmon corefonts
• Set Windows version to 8.1 in winecfg (Clip Studio Paint crashes if set to Windows 10)
• Navigated to File > Modifier Key Settings and, in General settings, set all modifiers using the Ctrl key to "None" to prevent modifier keys "sticking" while drawing and using Ctrl-Z

What was not tested

• Clip Studio EX-exclusive features
• Clip Studio Modeler (3D materials)

Hardware tested

Graphics:

• GPU: Nvidia
• Driver: proprietary

Additional Comments

This workaround is no longer needed post version 1.11.8 as turning off the internet connection will create a link for offline registration at the bottom of the submission window.

This how-to application installation and license registration workaround assumes the user has already installed wine and winetricks. 

If you are familiar with the command line feel free to disregard mentions of using the GUI.

1. Install version 1.5.4 or 1.9.11 (do not use 1.10.12 as it also requires this step) available on Clip Studios official older version download page.
   • Launch the winetricks GUI to create a new 64bit prefix or ensure you're in the correct 64bit prefix. DO NOT run the installer .exe by double clicking and launching with wine. Doing so will place the program in the default wine prefix. You do not want Clip Studio in the default wine prefix.
   • In the winetricks GUI select 'run uninstaller' to open add/remove programs. Click on the install button and run the installer .exe for 1.5.4 or 1.9.11
   • Close the winetricks GUI and launch Clip Studio 
   • Search for offline/manual registration in the Clip Studio launcher by clicking on the gear icon and locating the license/registration option in the drop down menu.
   • Complete the license registration via the provided web page address link, account log-in and serial number confirmation.
   • Follow any web page links for issues with (device limit amount reached) to deactivate other licenses if needed.
   • Completely close all Clip Studio programs once finished!
2. Install/upgrade to the latest download version of Clip Studio
   • Launch the winetricks GUI again and select the prefix you installed Clip Studio in.
   • In the winetricks GUI select 'run uninstaller' to open add/remove programs. Click on the install button and run the installer .exe for the latest download version.
   • Close the winetricks GUI and launch Clip Studio. Clip Studio will ask for you to wait a moment while it attempts to connect to the internet to check the registration.
   • You will then be prompted with another manual license registration.
   • The prompt only launches if you're upgrading from a previous licensed version. Otherwise Clip Studio will insist you use the account log-in that currently doesn't function and thus prevents license registration. 
   • You are still able to use the Free version and Free Pro/EX trial for 3 months regardless of registration.
   • Complete the license registration via the provided web page address link, account log-in and serial number confirmation.
   • Follow any web page links for issues with (device limit amount reached) to deactivate other licenses if needed.
3. Repeat step 2 for future updates/upgrades