Xlaunch May 2026

Configure remote connection parameters, including via tools like PuTTY .

: A specialized mode for specific integration needs. Setting Up a Remote Connection xlaunch

While there are other X servers for Windows, such as or commercial products like OpenText Exceed and Starnet X-Win32 , Xming (with XLaunch) remains a favorite because it is lightweight and fast. Configure remote connection parameters

: Choosing "Start no client" if you plan to launch apps manually via a separate terminal (like PuTTY), or "Start a program" to automatically open a specific tool like nautilus or xterm upon connection. xlaunch

: This mode creates a single "virtual desktop" window that contains all your remote applications.