# Installing Wino Mail (Fork Release)

This fork is currently distributed as a signed `.msix` package using a self-signed certificate.

Because of that, Windows will **not** trust the package by default until you install the included certificate.

## Files you need

From the release, download:

- `Wino.Mail.WinUI_2.0.8.0_x64.msix`
- the included certificate file (`.cer`)

## Step 1: Install the certificate

1. Double-click the `.cer` file.
2. Click **Install Certificate**.
3. Choose **Current User**.
4. Select **Place all certificates in the following store**.
5. Choose **Trusted People**.
6. Finish the wizard.

If Windows still refuses to install the app afterward, also install the same certificate into:

- **Trusted Root Certification Authorities**

## Step 2: Install the app package

### Option A — Try normal install first

Double-click the `.msix` package and follow the App Installer prompts.

### Option B — Recommended fallback

If App Installer shows a certificate trust error, open **PowerShell as Administrator** and run:

```powershell
Add-AppxPackage "C:\path\to\Wino.Mail.WinUI_2.0.8.0_x64.msix"
```

Replace the path with the actual location of the downloaded `.msix` file.

## Verifying the install

To confirm the app is installed, run:

```powershell
Get-AppxPackage | Where-Object Name -like "*Wino*"
```

You can then launch **Wino Mail** from the Start menu.

## Uninstalling

To uninstall the forked package:

```powershell
Get-AppxPackage MajjoDuran.WinoMail | Remove-AppxPackage
```

## Notes

- This fork currently uses a self-signed certificate for distribution.
- That means users must trust the included certificate before Windows will install the package cleanly.
- The `.cer` file is safe to share publicly.
- The private signing certificate (`.pfx`) must **never** be shared.
