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1. Launch C:\Cygwin\Cygwin.bat
2. Download the cygwin-sshd-config.sh script to the following location on the Windows VM:
   C:\Cygwin\home\root\cygwin-sshd-config.sh
3. Make sure the script is set to executable:

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   chmod +x /home/root/cygwin-sshd-config.sh

4. Launch C:\Cygwin\Cygwin.bat
5. Run the script and specify the root account password as an argument, enclose the password in ticks in case special characters are used in the password:

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   /home/root/cygwin-sshd-config.sh '<PASSWORD>'

   Note: the sshd service probably will not start until the next step is completed
6. Open Start --> Run --> services.msc
7. Double-click the Cygwin sshd service
8. Open the Log On tab
9. Enter the root account password twice and click OK, you should see a message stating root has been granted the Log On As A Service Right
10. Click the General tab
11. Click Start

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