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Add winget installation guide to README.md
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[![GitHub issues](https://img.shields.io/github/issues-raw/ClassicDIY/ModbusTool?style=for-the-badge)](https://github.com/ClassicDIY/ModbusTool/issues)
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[![GitHub](https://img.shields.io/github/license/ClassicDIY/ModbusTool?style=for-the-badge)](https://github.com/ClassicDIY/ModbusTool/blob/master/LICENSE)
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Please refer to the <a href="https://github.com/ClassicDIY/ModbusTool/wiki">ModbusTool wiki</a> for the installation procedure.
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<img src="./Pictures/Master.PNG" width="600"/>
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## Installation
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There are two options available to download and install ModbusTool.
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### Option 1: Download from Github Releases
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1. Visit the [Github Releases page](https://github.com/ClassicDIY/ModbusTool/releases) of ModbusTool.
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2. Choose `ModbusTool.msi` to downloaad.
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3. Once the file is downloaded, double-click on it to initiate the installation process.
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4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
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For detailed installation instructions and additional information, refer to the [Github Wiki tutorial](https://github.com/ClassicDIY/ModbusTool/wiki) dedicated to this option.
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### Option 2: Install using `winget`
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> `Winget` is a command-line package manager for Windows that allows users to quickly and easily install, manage, and uninstall software applications from the terminal.
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1. Ensure that you have `winget` installed on your system. If not, follow the instructions to install `winget` from the official Microsoft [documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).
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2. Open a powershell or terminal window.
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3. Execute the following command to install ModbusTool using `winget`:
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```shell
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winget install ClassicDIY.ModbusTool
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```
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4. Wait for the installation process to complete.
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Once installed, you can launch ModbusTool and start using its master and slave test functionalities with import and export capabilities.
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## License
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