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| * copy .profile or any other unix files to your home directory if you have them | * copy .profile or any other unix files to your home directory if you have them | ||
| - | * download and run setup.exe from http:// | + | * download and run setup-x86_64.exe from http:// |
| * select " | * select " | ||
| * Root Directory should be C:\cygwin | * Root Directory should be C:\cygwin | ||
| * Install For: All Users (RECOMMENDED) | * Install For: All Users (RECOMMENDED) | ||
| - | * Local Package Directory: C:\cygwin-packages | + | * Local Package Directory: C:\cygwin64_packages |
| * Use Internet Explorer Proxy Settings | * Use Internet Explorer Proxy Settings | ||
| * Available Download Sites: (select) http:// | * Available Download Sites: (select) http:// | ||
| * the first time you are running this installer, don't make changes after this point - simply click Next until it finishes once | * the first time you are running this installer, don't make changes after this point - simply click Next until it finishes once | ||
| * after the installer has finished one time, you can install again to add other packages | * after the installer has finished one time, you can install again to add other packages | ||
| - | * edit environment variables for your account, and set up '' | + | * edit environment variables for your account, and set up '' |
| ===== Updates ===== | ===== Updates ===== | ||
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| ===== Tips ===== | ===== Tips ===== | ||
| - | * if anything is messed up with cygwin, you can always rename or delete the C:\cygwin | + | * if anything is messed up with cygwin, you can always rename or delete the C:\cygwin64 |
| * after everything is set up and working well, it is advisable to make a backup of your entire cygwin folder before future updates are installed so you can easily go back | * after everything is set up and working well, it is advisable to make a backup of your entire cygwin folder before future updates are installed so you can easily go back | ||