Error Message Appears When You Try to Run an X Program in INTERIX (246447)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Interix 2.2.1
  • Interix 2.2.2
  • Interix 2.2.3
  • Interix 2.2.4
This article was previously published under Q246447

SYMPTOMS

When you try to run an X program, the following error message may appear:
Can't open display machine name:0.0

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, run the X11 server. You may need to install the MS-Loopback Adapter.

MORE INFORMATION

You must run the X11 server in order to be able to run X programs. Type the following to see if it is properly set up:

echo $DISPLAY

If you are working on a stand-alone computer, or if you are not connected to an Internet Protocol (IP) network, you may need to install the MS-Loopback Adapter.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:7/31/2001
Keywords:kbprb KB246447
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