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Step 1:  Installing Xming X11 on Windows

 1. Locate the downloaded Xming installer, double-click to open it, and follow the on-screen instructions

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5. Although optional, it is recommended to Create a desktop icon for Xming on your Desktop and/or Quick Launch location

6. Click on the Install box in the Ready to Install screen

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Note:  make sure the installation directory path matches the initial Xming directory path.  There may be a message alerting the installation already exists.  If this occurs, simply select OK or Continue


There should now be an Xming icon your desktop .  Double-clicking click the icon will to start the X11 server.  You should now also see an Xming icon located in your system tray (lower-right corner of system).

Proceed to Step 2: PuTTY Configuration for X11 Forwarding