Now that the software is active, you can access the ASCII movie through the Command Prompt. Press Windows Key + R on your keyboard to open the Run box. Type cmd and hit Enter.

If you prefer using PowerShell, the process is nearly identical: Right-click the Start button and select Windows PowerShell. Type the command: telnet towel.blinkenlights.nl Press Enter. Why can’t I connect? (Troubleshooting)

While the Star Wars animation is the most famous use of this command, the creator of towel.blinkenlights.nl included a few hidden easter eggs for those connecting via SSH (Secure Shell).

dism /online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:TelnetClient

Telnet is an old, insecure protocol (everything is sent in plain text), but for public ASCII art services like this one, it’s perfectly safe. The server at towel.blinkenlights.nl has been running this Star Wars animation for over 20 years as a tribute to internet culture.

Install-WindowsFeature -Name Telnet-Client

To watch the ASCII version of on Windows 10, you must first enable the Telnet Client, as it is disabled by default in modern Windows versions. Once enabled, you can run the command to connect to the server. Step 1: Enable Telnet Client