--- title: ' Installing FastX （on a trial basis）' media_order: 'fastx_install_202.png,fastx_install_201.png,fastx_install_105.png,fastx_install_101.png,fastx_install_102.png,fastx_install_103.png,fastx_install_104.png' taxonomy: category: - docs --- [toc] ## What is FastX{#fastx} We are providing the FastX service as PC X server software on a trial basis.. Since FastX suppresses communication traffic by data compression technology, you can use the system comfortably even in remote areas such as GUI-based application operations. You can use it from the dedicated client software (Windows version, Mac version) or your browser. In this case, you can use it without installing client software. *Client for Mac version and Client for Linux has not been tested yet. ## Client Software{#client} ### Current Version{#current_version} OS | Version | Update Date ----|------------|-------- Windows(64bit) | 3.2.16 | 2021/9/24 ### Obtaining client software{#download} When connecting with client software, download the Client for Windows version installation file, save it on your desktop, and decompress it. [FastX Desktop Client](https://www.starnet.com/download/fastx-client) ### Initial Installation (Windows){#install_windows} 1. When you execute the downloaded exe, the StarNet FastX Setup window will open. Click "Next".  2. The license agreement is displayed. Check the contents, select "I accept...", and click "Next".  3. Specify the installation destination folder (normally as displayed) and click ”Next”.  4. Click "Install" to start the installation.  5. When the installation is completed, the completion screen appears. Click "Finish". Installation is now completed.  <!-- ### Initial Installation (Mac){#install_mac} 1. Open the downloaded "fastx3-xxxx.dmg" (xxxx is the version number).  2. Finder opens and the FastX3 icon is displayed. Move to the application folder.  -->