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Missing Windows step for installing coverage

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Start in the /coverage/ documentation, section 5.2.1.1, and compare the existing virtual-environment activation command with the Windows-specific command given in the issue. Update the instructions to mention the Windows activation step, then verify that the surrounding installation sequence remains clear for Windows readers.

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In /coverage/ section 5.2.1.1
When installing coverage on Windows, the second command step can not be used:

source ../cpython-venv/bin/activate

Instead, there should probably be some mention of the proper step:

..\cpython-venv\Scripts\activate.bat

Which allows you to enter the virtual environment and continue with the instructions.

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