VcXsrv provides Microsoft Windows systems with a way to display software written for the X Window System, either locally or remotely. Here are instructions for how to install and configure it.
For SENS-supported Microsoft Windows systems, VcXsrv can be installed using Software Center.
For personally-owned computers, follow these instructions:
- Go to the VcXsrv download page.
- Click on the folder that has the highest number (should be the one directly below the "Parent folder" title.
- Download the installer that is appropriate to the operating system on your computer (32-bit or 64-bit). The installer will be either the "vcxsrv.x.xx.x.x.installer.exe" file or the "vcxsrv-64.x.xx.x.x.installer.exe" file.
- Double click on the VcXsrv installer file that you downloaded in the previous section.
- Select Full for the "type of install" and uncheck the "Desktop Shortcuts" box if you do not want icons on the Desktop (leave all other boxes checked).
- Click the "Next" button.
- At the "Installation Folder" screen, keep the default "Destination Folder" and click Install.
- Click Close at the "Completed" screen.