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Install and configuer OpenVPN on Windows

  1. Download OpenVPN for Windows: Lien direct
  2. Install the programme, keeping the default options
  3. During the installation phase, agree to the installation of the additional programme
  1. 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
  1. During installation, a shortcut to the “OpenVPN Gui” is created on the desktop
  2. Launch the “OpenVPN Gui” programme as an administrator (by right-clicking and selecting “Execute as administrator” in the context menu
  3. An icon appears in the task bar (on the bottom right)
  4. Right-click on the icon and select “connect”
  5. Enter your username and password when requested
  6. The message “connected” appears. The VPN is installed and connected.
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