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    XServer Putty Windows7-ECE

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    This document provides instructions for starting an X Window session over SSH using Putty on Windows. It involves downloading and installing Putty and Xming X server, configuring Putty to enable X11 forwarding, and then connecting to the remote Linux server and running X applications like Firefox which will display locally.

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    XServer Putty Windows7-ECE

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    This document provides instructions for starting an X Window session over SSH using Putty on Windows. It involves downloading and installing Putty and Xming X server, configuring Putty to enable X11 forwarding, and then connecting to the remote Linux server and running X applications like Firefox which will display locally.

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    This document provides instructions for starting an X Window session over SSH using Putty on Windows. It involves downloading and installing Putty and Xming X server, configuring Putty to enable X11 forwarding, and then connecting to the remote Linux server and running X applications like Firefox which will display locally.

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    XServer Putty Windows7-ECE

    Uploaded by

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    This document provides instructions for starting an X Window session over SSH using Putty on Windows. It involves downloading and installing Putty and Xming X server, configuring Putty to enable X11 forwarding, and then connecting to the remote Linux server and running X applications like Firefox which will display locally.

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    How to start an X Window Session over SSH using Putty on Windows

    Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, UNM


    Computer Support Group Documentation
    We will first begin by installing the programs required for the whole procedure. Open your favorite web browser and
    download the Putty Windows Installer located at http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html
    In this tutorial, we are using Firefox 3.6.15 on Windows 7.

    How to start an X Window Session over SSH using Putty on Windows


    Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, UNM
    Computer Support Group Documentation
    Run the putty-<version>-installer.exe and follow the on screen instructions. Below are the screenshots for a typical
    installation.

    How to start an X Window Session over SSH using Putty on Windows


    Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, UNM
    Computer Support Group Documentation

    How to start an X Window Session over SSH using Putty on Windows


    Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, UNM
    Computer Support Group Documentation

    How to start an X Window Session over SSH using Putty on Windows


    Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, UNM
    Computer Support Group Documentation

    How to start an X Window Session over SSH using Putty on Windows


    Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, UNM
    Computer Support Group Documentation
    Then we have to download and install Xming X server which is an X Window Server program. Download Xming program
    located at http://sourceforge.net/projects/xming/

    How to start an X Window Session over SSH using Putty on Windows


    Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, UNM
    Computer Support Group Documentation
    Below are the screenshots for the installation procedure.

    How to start an X Window Session over SSH using Putty on Windows


    Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, UNM
    Computer Support Group Documentation
    Select Dont install an SSH Client

    How to start an X Window Session over SSH using Putty on Windows


    Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, UNM
    Computer Support Group Documentation

    How to start an X Window Session over SSH using Putty on Windows


    Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, UNM
    Computer Support Group Documentation

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    How to start an X Window Session over SSH using Putty on Windows


    Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, UNM
    Computer Support Group Documentation
    After the installation is done launch Xming application from the shortcut on Desktop. Allow the program through the
    Windows Firewall if prompted. Then proceed to launch Putty application from the shortcut on Desktop.

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    How to start an X Window Session over SSH using Putty on Windows


    Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, UNM
    Computer Support Group Documentation
    You need to configure the following settings on Putty before you logon to the ECE linux server.
    1. Specify the Host Name as linux.ece.unm.edu and the default Port is 22.

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    How to start an X Window Session over SSH using Putty on Windows


    Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, UNM
    Computer Support Group Documentation
    2. Expand the SSH branch under Connection and click X11 and check the box to enable X11 forwarding.

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    How to start an X Window Session over SSH using Putty on Windows


    Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, UNM
    Computer Support Group Documentation
    3. Go back to Session branch on top and name this session and save it and then click open button.

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    How to start an X Window Session over SSH using Putty on Windows


    Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, UNM
    Computer Support Group Documentation
    Now type in your ece username and type enter. Also enter the password and if prompted to save the key press yes.

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    How to start an X Window Session over SSH using Putty on Windows


    Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, UNM
    Computer Support Group Documentation
    To Test the X Window Server is working, type firefox at the command line.

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    How to start an X Window Session over SSH using Putty on Windows


    Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, UNM
    Computer Support Group Documentation

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    How to start an X Window Session over SSH using Putty on Windows


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    Computer Support Group Documentation

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    How to start an X Window Session over SSH using Putty on Windows


    Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, UNM
    Computer Support Group Documentation

    If for any reason you are unable to accomplish the task, please email to
    [email protected] or call 505-277-3934.

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