How to setup OpenVPN on Windows XP

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Download OpenVPN for Windows

First download OpenVPN for Windows XP to setup OpenVPN on Windows XP

Download OpenVPN for Windows XP 32-bit

Download OpenVPN for Windows XP 64-bit

Click here to determine whether your PC running the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows.

Setup OpenVPN on Windows XP

In this tutorial, We are going to install OpenVPN on Windows 7, And it’s almost the same for Windows XP and Windows 8.

Now double click on the downloaded file to start the installation.

OpenVPN setup window will appear to click “Next”.

setup openvpn on windows xp

On the next screen hit “I Agree”.

setup openvpn on windows xp

On the next screen, make sure all the components are selected then click “Next”.

setup openvpn on windows xp

Click “Install”, After the installation is completed, click “Finish”.

setup openvpn on windows xp

Download OpenVPN config file

Unzip the configuration file that you just downloaded.

Unzip the configuration file that you just downloaded. Copy unzipped files (saturnvpn-DE-UDP.ovpn, …) and paste it to: “C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config“.

If you get the “Destination Folder Access Denied” message, click on “Continue “.

Download OpenVPN config file for windows xp
Download OpenVPN config file for windows xp

Now you can find “OpenVPN GUI” on the desktop. You can also find it here: “Start Menu” then “All Programs” and click “OpenVPN” to expand.

Right-click on “OpenVPN GUI” and go to “Properties”.

Download OpenVPN config file for windows xp

Go to the “Compatibility” tab and make sure the “Privilege Level” is selected. Click “Apply” then “OK” and close the window.

Download OpenVPN config file for windows xp

Now Double click on OpenVPN GUI

Click ” Continue”

Download OpenVPN config file for windows xp

On the system tray, right-click on the OpenVPN icon and hover the server you would like to connect. (saturnvpn-US2-UDP, saturnvpn-US-UDP, …) Click “Connect”.

Download OpenVPN config file for windows xp

Put your “Username” & “Password”. And click OK.

Download OpenVPN config file for windows xp

Now you are connected.

Download OpenVPN config file for windows xp

To disconnect the OpenVPN, On the system tray, right-click on the OpenVPN icon and click Disconnect.