- Visit https://cygwin.com/ and download the GUI installer setup-x86_64.exe
- The installer will want to know where to put the files. C:\cygwin64 is the best choice; all lower-case and no spaces.
- It will also ask where to put the package files or installation source. I like to keep mine in my Downloads folder
C:\Users\Patrick\Downloads\Cygwin-Packages
- Next it will ask how to reach the Internet.
- After that it will ask you to choose a mirror. I like mirros.kernal.org. You should pick something you're familiar with.
- If the above went well you will see the package manager. Here you will select the packages to install. At a minimum you'll need:
- gcc-core