Install Additional Packages in Cygwin

To add additional packages to Cygwin, you will need to run the file that you initially used to install Cygwin.

  1. Open the setup-x86.exe (32 bit) or setup-x86_64.exe (64 bit) file, depending on which you downloaded.
  2. Follow the prompts. You’ll be asked to choose:
    • Your download source
    • A root directory (where your installation of Cygwin lives)
    • A local package directory (where any downloaded packages should live)
    • Your internet connection method
    • A download site
  3. When prompted, select packages by using the drop-down menus to choose your desired version for each one.
  4. If you’re having trouble finding the packages you want, from the View drop-down menu, select Full.
  5. Cygwin may try to install other updates. From the View drop-down, select Pending to see all the packages that will be installed or updated. Use the drop-down menus to choose which ones to skip, keep, etc.
  6. Follow the prompts to finish the installation.

For more information about setting up Cygwin and installing packages, see Cygwin’s setup instructions.

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