In this article, we shall discuss How to install additional packages via Cygwin. Cygwin is a Unix-like environment and command-line interface for Microsoft Windows, providing a large collection of GNU and open-source tools that provide functionality similar to a Linux distribution. It also includes a DLL (Cygwin1.dll) that provides substantial POSIX API functionality. Please see How to determine Cygwin version, How to view installed packages in Cygwin on Windows, and How to install Kerberos packages with Cygwin on Windows.

When working with Cygwin, you can install and manage various packages, just like on Linux.

Also, see How to install Kerberos packages via Cygwin in Windows, Docker Setup: Monitoring Synology with Prometheus and Grafana, and how to Harden your Veeam Backup Server with Microsoft AppLocker.

Install Additional Cygwin Packages

This is when you have used Cygwin to install packages previously. And you are searching for ways to install additional packages. Follow the following steps below.

Run the setup again as described in the image below

Under the select program, search for all the new packages and install.

Next, review and confirm changes

This will uninstall and install new packages.

Note: during this process, if you have any open Cygwin session, it will not allow the installation to proceed. Close any open session and click on retry.