X2go is a remote desktop solution that allows you to access your Linux desktop environment from a Windows machine. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of X2go on your Windows 10 computer.
Prerequisites
Before starting the installation process, make sure your Windows 10 computer meets the following requirements:
- Internet access.
- Administrative access to install new software.
Steps to Install X2go
- Open your web browser and visit http://wiki.x2go.org/doku.php.
- Navigate to the Downloads section and click on the Windows x86 and x86_64 Installer link.
- The download will start automatically. Once it is complete, locate the downloaded .exe file in your Downloads folder and double-click on it to launch the installer.
- On the Welcome to the X2go Installer screen, click Next to proceed.
- Review the End-User License Agreement and click I Agree to accept it.
- Select the destination folder where you want to install X2go and click Next.
- Choose the components you want to install. By default, all components are selected. If you want to install only certain components, deselect the ones you do not need.
- Choose where you want to create a shortcut for X2go and click Next.
- Click Install to start the installation process. This may take a few minutes to complete.
- Once the installation is complete, click Finish to close the installer.
Launching X2go
- Click on the Start menu and search for X2go client.
- Click on the X2go client to launch the application.
- In the Session tab, enter the Host (IP address or hostname) of the Linux machine you want to connect to.
- Enter your Linux username and password in the respective fields.
- Choose the necessary settings such as Session Type, Screen Size, etc. based on your requirements.
- Click OK to save the settings and connect to the Linux machine.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and launched X2go on your Windows 10 computer.
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