X Window for Windows

The recommended X Window emulator for Windows is Xwin32, which is available at a reduced cost to University of Minnesota faculty, and staff ( www1.umn.edu/adcs/site/list.html)

Remote Access to UNIX X Window

In order to access X window applications from your PC, you must:

Configure Xwin32, the first time you use it.
Use your SSH client (For example, PuTTy) to connect to the remote UNIX machine. The first time you do this, you will have to configure PuTTy.
Do not set your DISPLAY environment variable manually, ssh will set it for you automatically.
Start up your X Window emulator (we recommend Xwin32) and X Window-based programs you envoke on the UNIX machine will appear in your Xwin32 X window emulator.

For more information on ssh see: www.msi.umn.edu/user_support/ssh/.

Xwin32 Configuration

Open X-config for X-Win32 (found in Start Menu -> Programs -> Xwin32). You do not need to setup any sessions. Open the Window tab and select Multiple.

Open the Security tab, add "localhost" to the X-Host list. Check "Access Control" and "Use XAuth."

Click OK to save this configuration and exit the X-Config utility. Now run Xwin32. The blue X should appear in your system tray.

You are now ready to use X Windows Applications.

If you have an account on any of the Institute's machines and have difficulties, please contact help@msi.umn.edu or call (612) 626-0802.

This information is available in alternative formats upon request by individuals with disabilities. Please send email to alt-format@msi.umn.edu or call 612-624-0528.

	URL: http://www.msi.umn.edu /user_support/xclient/xwin_win.html
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