Cygwin packages

To install the Cygwin net release, go to https://cygwin.com/ and run setup-x86_64.exe to install the 64 bit version of Cygwin. This will download a GUI installer which can be run to download a complete cygwin installation via the internet.

Follow the instructions on each screen to install Cygwin.

The setup installer is designed to be easy for new users to understand while remaining flexible for the experienced.

Cygwin 32-bit

The volunteer development team is constantly working on setup; before requesting a new feature, check the wishlist in the Git . It may already be present in the Git version!

On Windows Vista and later, setup will check by default if it runs with administrative privileges and, if not, will try to elevate the process.

If you want to avoid this behaviour and install under an unprivileged account just for your own usage, run setup with the option.

Since the default value for each option is the logical choice for most installations, you can get a working minimal Cygwin environment installed by simply clicking the button at each pa

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