Cygwin !!top!! Download Packages After Install | Essential

Click the "Skip" label in the "New" column to cycle through available versions. Once a version number appears, it is marked for installation.

Proceed through the screens (Root Directory, Local Package Directory, and Select Connection) by keeping your existing settings. Select a Mirror: Choose a download site from the list. Search for Packages: On the "Select Packages" screen: cygwin download packages after install

Find the setup-x86_64.exe (for 64-bit) or setup-x86.exe (for 32-bit) file you used for the initial install. If you deleted it, you can redownload it from the official Cygwin site . Click the "Skip" label in the "New" column

Click "Next" to confirm dependencies and begin the download and installation process. Method 2: Command-Line Installation (Faster Way) Local Package Directory