Download Cygwin for Windows 11, 10 PC. 64 bit

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Download Cygwin latest version (2024) free for Windows 11,10 PC and Laptop. 64 bit and 32 bit safe Download and Install from official link!

• Get latest version with all free essential features
• Large collection of GNU and Open Source tools which provide functionality similar to a Linux distribution on Windows.
• Official full setup installer, verefied and virus-free
• Find offline, online and portable installers when available

Latest Version Overview

Cygwin is a a large collection of GNU and Open Source tools which provide functionality similar to a Linux distribution on Windows. A DLL (cygwin1.dll) which provides substantial POSIX API functionality. The Cygwin DLL currently works with all recent, commercially released x86 32 bit and 64 bit versions of Windows, starting with Windows Vista.

It is a Unix-like environment and command-line interface for Microsoft Windows. Cygwin provides native integration of Windows-based applications, data, and other system resources with applications, software tools, and data of the Unix-like environment. Thus it is possible to launch Windows applications from the Cygwin environment, as well as to use Cygwin tools and applications within the Windows operating context. WikiPedia

Two Parts

• Dynamic-link library (DLL) as an API compatibility layer in the form of a C standard library providing a substantial part of the POSIX API functionality
• An extensive collection of software tools and applications that provide a Unix-like look and feel.

How to Download and Install for Windows 11 and Windows 10?

Downloading and installing apps is the same process for both Windows editions. Either you want to install Cygwin for Windows 11 or Windows 10, Follow these steps:

First Method: Direct Download and Install (the better one)

This is done directly through our website and is more comfortable

1. Firstly, Click on the above green download button which will take you to the download page
2. Secondly, Navigate to the download section and click on the app download link
3. Thirdly, Save the installer to your local drive
4. Now, double click on the setup installer to start the installation
5. After that, follow the guide provided by the installation wizard and accept Cygwin End User License
6. Enjoy

Second Method: Indirect (Through Microsoft App Store)

With introduction of Windows 10, Microsoft introduced its oficial app store. Then, it revamped it with the era of Windows 11. This is how to install from Microsoft App Store:

1. Firstly, search for Cygwin in the store, or use this ready search link
2. Secondly, click on the proper app name
3. Finally, click on the Get in Store App button