Sometimes it is more convenient to use a Linux X Window manager instead of the MS Windows multi-window manager.Īlthough KDE and GNOME are popular, they can only be used on the display connected to the computer where they run. Using ICE, a Linux X Window manager (in a single X display window) Troubleshooting XMing Display fails when moved to another monitor in 2+ monitor configurationĬheck the display color depth and ensure it is set the same for both monitors (we've tested with 32bit color). You can then create a shortcut using the form:.Then go back to the first screen and name the session. Set any configuration you want using PuTTYs configuration window. Start PuTTY (you can use the desktop shortcut RunXMing). Alternatively, you can use PuTTY sessions.Add the host you want to connect to afterwards. To just configure the host to connect to with a shortcut, create a new shortcut and point it to the RunXMing executable.
Both use shortcuts or command line arguments. There are two ways to pre-configure XMing.
XMING SET DISPLAY MANUAL
If you want to run an X program, type the name (for example xclock) and press enter. NOTE: Some information is very technical.
XMING SET DISPLAY DOWNLOAD