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Running X window on Microsoft Windows using X-Win32.

The Social Sciences Computing Services has licensed X-Win32. To get the software installed follow the instructions here. Once installed there are a series of steps that can be followed to create a connection.

Steps to create an X connection on Microsoft Windows

  • Step 1 :
       Start X-Config from the Start Menu under All Programs / X-Win32 8.2 / X-Config

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  • Step 2 :
       Click on the Wizard button in the dialog box.
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  • Step 3 :
         Enter the name with which you want to refer to this connection and click SSH then on the Next button in the dialog box.
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  • Step 4 :
        Enter the servername in the Host field (eg. acacia.nmsu.edu, senecio.nmsu.edu, (your username)@nmsu.edu). Then click the Next button.
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  • Step 5 : 
        Enter your SSCS Username into the Login field, if you are not the only person who uses your machine, or for added security do not enter your password here. Entering your password here will allow you to connect without supplying a password subsequently.
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  • Step 6 : 
        Click SunOS (Solaris) and then click Finish.
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  • Step 7 :
         Click on the connection you just created and then click on the Launch button.
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  • Step 8 : 
         On the SSH-Host Key Verification window, click on Yes. Then click on X-Win32 License Wizard and drag it to somewhere visible.
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  • Step 9 :
         Choose Network(Floating) and click OK.
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  • Step 10 :
         Rearrange your windows so that X-Win32 License Wizard window is visible. Enter the license key you obtained when downloading the software into the box and click Next.
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  • Step 11 :
         Click Cancel for X-Win32 Update Tool.Then click Finish to finish the license update.
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  • Step 12 : 
          Then you will need to cancel the connection and launch the connection again to get on the system.
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  • Step 13 : 
           If you get a Windows Security Alert, click the Unblock button.
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Reference: http://sscs.uchicago.edu/pages/xwindows.shtml
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