How do I update Cygwin with winget?

Run winget upgrade Cygwin.Cygwin in Windows Terminal or PowerShell to update Cygwin to the latest available version.

Download Cygwin 3.6.9-1 for Windows

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Cygwin

Version 3.6.9-1 • Cygwin

A large collection of GNU and Open Source tools which provide functionality similar to a Linux distribution on Windows.

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Package Info

Package ID:	Cygwin.Cygwin
Version:	3.6.9-1
Publisher:	Cygwin
License:	GPL-3.0
Installer:	exe
Arch:	x64

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winget install Cygwin.Cygwin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I install Cygwin using winget?

A: Open Windows Terminal or PowerShell and run: winget install Cygwin.Cygwin. Winget is pre-installed on Windows 10 (1809+) and Windows 11.

Q: What is Cygwin?

A: A large collection of GNU and Open Source tools which provide functionality similar to a Linux distribution on Windows.

Q: Is Cygwin free to use?

A: Cygwin is distributed under the GPL-3.0 license. Check the publisher's website for complete licensing terms before commercial use.

Q: How do I update Cygwin after installing?

A: Run winget upgrade Cygwin.Cygwin in Windows Terminal or PowerShell. You can also run winget upgrade --all to update all installed packages at once.

Q: How do I uninstall Cygwin?

A: Run winget uninstall Cygwin.Cygwin in Windows Terminal or PowerShell, or use the Windows Settings app under Apps & Features.

Q: What Windows versions support Cygwin?

A: Cygwin v3.6.9-1 targets x64 architecture and generally supports Windows 10 and Windows 11. Check the publisher's documentation for specific minimum requirements.

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