======OpenVPN from Windows======
OpenVPN has its own Windows clients which you can download from:
  * [[https://openvpn.net/community-downloads/]]

Just download the 'Windows 64-bit MSI installer', Once downloaded, either confrim executing the ''%%.msi%%'' file or double click the file from the downloads Tab. Confirm you would like to run the installer.

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Then closing, OpenVPN will complain it has no configuration file:

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So now you have to obtain a ''%%.ovpn%%'' file by mailing helpdesk@strw.leidenuniv.nl or <support@lorentz.leidenuniv.nl>. Once you have the file you can open the OpenVPN GUI (icon on your desktop). It might already be running, in that case ruight click the tray icon to start and select 'Import file', then select the ''%%.ovpn%%'' file and load it:
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Now the tray icon will show a ''Connect'' line in the popup menu. Selects that line and the connection will be setup:

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Once you click ''OK'' the connection to the STRW/IL OpenVPN server will be setup. You will see a small  Connection is successfully setup prompt from the notifications system (usually in right bottom corner).

When  you are done using the VPN connecntion, right click the OpenVPN icon and select the line '' Disconnect'' from the popup menu. 

[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMv29ZQ7huQ|Here is an alternative youtube help video]]