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Install and configuer OpenVPN on Windows
1. Installing the OpenVPN software
- Download OpenVPN for Windows: Lien direct
- Install the programme, keeping the default options
- During the installation phase, agree to the installation of the additional programme
2. Configuring the software
- Copy the config.ovpn file in the C:\Program Files (x86)\OpenVPN\config folder (for Windows 7 and above) or in the C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config folder (without the x86) for Windows XP or Vista
3. Using the software
- During installation, a shortcut to the “OpenVPN Gui” is created on the desktop
- Launch the “OpenVPN Gui” programme as an administrator (by right-clicking and selecting “Execute as administrator” in the context menu
- An icon appears in the task bar (on the bottom right)
- Right-click on the icon and select “connect”
- Enter your username and password when requested
- The message “connected” appears. The VPN is installed and connected.
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