Mike Swanson
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Reorganized project structure for better maintainability and reduced disk usage by 95.9% (11 GB -> 451 MB). Directory Reorganization (85% reduction in root files): - Created docs/ with subdirectories (deployment, testing, database, etc.) - Created infrastructure/vpn-configs/ for VPN scripts - Moved 90+ files from root to organized locations - Archived obsolete documentation (context system, offline mode, zombie debugging) - Moved all test files to tests/ directory - Root directory: 119 files -> 18 files Disk Cleanup (10.55 GB recovered): - Deleted Rust build artifacts: 9.6 GB (target/ directories) - Deleted Python virtual environments: 161 MB (venv/ directories) - Deleted Python cache: 50 KB (__pycache__/) New Structure: - docs/ - All documentation organized by category - docs/archives/ - Obsolete but preserved documentation - infrastructure/ - VPN configs and SSH setup - tests/ - All test files consolidated - logs/ - Ready for future logs Benefits: - Cleaner root directory (18 vs 119 files) - Logical organization of documentation - 95.9% disk space reduction - Faster navigation and discovery - Better portability (build artifacts excluded) Build artifacts can be regenerated: - Rust: cargo build --release (5-15 min per project) - Python: pip install -r requirements.txt (2-3 min) Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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PEACEFULE SPIRIT VPN SETUP - Pre-Login Auto-Connect with OpenVPN GUI
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Files Created:
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1. PST-NW-VPN-Windows.ovpn (Modified config for Windows)
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2. PST-NW-VPN-auth.txt (Credentials file)
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INSTALLATION STEPS:
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Step 1: Install OpenVPN GUI (if not already installed)
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1. Download OpenVPN GUI from: https://openvpn.net/community-downloads/
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2. Install using default settings
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3. Install as Administrator to enable system service mode
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Step 2: Copy Configuration Files to OpenVPN Config Directory
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You need to copy both files to the OpenVPN config directory:
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OPTION A - For System-Wide Service (Pre-Login):
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Copy both files to: C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config\
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Commands (Run as Administrator in PowerShell):
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Copy-Item "D:\ClaudeTools\PST-NW-VPN-Windows.ovpn" -Destination "C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config\"
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Copy-Item "D:\ClaudeTools\PST-NW-VPN-auth.txt" -Destination "C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config\"
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OPTION B - For User-Level Only (Not Pre-Login):
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Copy both files to: C:\Users\YourUsername\OpenVPN\config\
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Step 3: Verify File Permissions (IMPORTANT for Security)
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The credentials file should be protected:
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1. Right-click PST-NW-VPN-auth.txt
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2. Properties > Security tab
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3. Click "Advanced"
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4. Remove "Users" group (leave only SYSTEM and Administrators)
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5. Apply changes
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Step 4: Configure OpenVPN Interactive Service (for Pre-Login)
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1. Press Win+R, type: services.msc
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2. Find "OpenVPNServiceInteractive" or "OpenVPN Interactive Service"
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3. Right-click > Properties
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4. Set "Startup type" to: Automatic
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5. Click "Start" to start the service now
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6. Click "OK"
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Step 5: Connect to VPN
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OPTION A - Using OpenVPN GUI (User Interface):
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1. Right-click OpenVPN GUI icon in system tray
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2. Select "PST-NW-VPN-Windows" > Connect
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3. Connection should auto-authenticate with saved credentials
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OPTION B - Using Command Line (for testing):
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Run as Administrator:
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cd "C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\bin"
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openvpn-gui --connect PST-NW-VPN-Windows.ovpn
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Step 6: Configure Auto-Connect on Startup (Optional)
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To automatically connect when Windows starts:
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1. Right-click OpenVPN GUI icon in system tray
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2. Settings > Advanced
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3. Check "Launch on Windows startup"
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4. Check "Silent connection (always)"
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5. In the main window, right-click the connection
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6. Select "Start on Boot"
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Alternative: Using Windows Task Scheduler for Pre-Login Auto-Connect
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1. Open Task Scheduler (taskschd.msc)
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2. Create Task (not Basic Task)
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3. General tab:
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- Name: "PST VPN Auto-Connect"
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- Select "Run whether user is logged on or not"
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- Check "Run with highest privileges"
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4. Triggers tab:
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- New > At startup
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5. Actions tab:
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- Program: C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\bin\openvpn.exe
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- Arguments: --config "C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config\PST-NW-VPN-Windows.ovpn"
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- Start in: C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\bin
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6. Conditions tab:
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- Uncheck "Start the task only if the computer is on AC power"
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7. Click OK and enter administrator credentials
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VERIFICATION:
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1. Check connection status in OpenVPN GUI
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2. Visit https://whatismyipaddress.com/ to verify your IP changed
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3. Expected IP: 64.139.88.249 (the VPN server)
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TROUBLESHOOTING:
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Connection fails:
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- Check Windows Firewall allows OpenVPN
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- Verify credentials in PST-NW-VPN-auth.txt are correct
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- Check logs: C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\log\
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Service won't start:
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- Run as Administrator
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- Check Event Viewer for OpenVPN errors
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- Verify TAP adapter is installed (should be installed with OpenVPN)
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Credential issues:
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- Ensure auth file has exactly 2 lines: username on line 1, password on line 2
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- No extra spaces or blank lines
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- File must be in same directory as .ovpn file
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KEY CHANGES MADE FROM ORIGINAL CONFIG:
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1. Removed Linux-specific lines:
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- user nobody
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- group nogroup
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(These cause errors on Windows)
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2. Added credentials file reference:
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- auth-user-pass PST-NW-VPN-auth.txt
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(Enables auto-login)
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3. Renamed config file to indicate Windows compatibility
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SECURITY NOTES:
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- The PST-NW-VPN-auth.txt file contains your password in plain text
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- Ensure file permissions restrict access to Administrators only
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- Do not share this file or commit to version control
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- Consider using Windows Credential Manager for additional security
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CONNECTION DETAILS:
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VPN Server: 64.139.88.249:1194
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Protocol: TCP
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Username: pst-admin
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Encryption: AES-256-CBC with SHA1 auth
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Gateway: Full tunnel (all traffic routed through VPN)
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SUPPORT:
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If you encounter issues, check:
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1. OpenVPN logs in system tray menu
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2. Windows Event Viewer > Application logs
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3. Verify network connectivity to 64.139.88.249:1194
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