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 /T = Apply recursively, /L = operate on symbolic link itself VS target, /C = display any error message(s) and continue 

9.  Add c:\cygwin64\bin to the System PATH environment variable
10. In the Cygwin Terminal, make a symlink of python to /bin/python2.7.exe, ie:  ln -nfs /bin/python /bin/python2.7.exe
11.  Reboot

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Using Cygwin

10. To use Cygwin, simply launch the Cygwin64 Terminal from the Start Menu or Desktop

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