== Using Cygwin64 Terminal
1. First, determine if your computer is 32-bit* or 64-bit.
2. Then, download the correct file and complete the installer.
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3. Open up Cygwin and paste the following command into the terminal.
**For 64-bit**:
```lang=bash
echo "alias gcc=\"x86_64-w64-mingw32-gcc.exe --std=c99\"" > ~/.profile
```
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*32-bit is unsupported.
If you have any questions, contact us at [[ ecc-staff@engr.unr.edu | ecc-staff@engr.unr.edu ]] or stop by the ECC in SEM231.