Overhaul docs for Windows filemon install

sheesh, hopefully this is "most" of it..although definitely still not
all we need yet..
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Python for Windows Extensions
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Python for Windows Extensions (aka. "pywin32") is a set of libraries
which allows access to the Win32 API etc.
If you want the Rattail File Monitor then you *will* need to install
pywin32. It may be optional if you have other aims, but it is
generally recommended for everyone on Windows.
Which Version?
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As with Python itself, you are encouraged to use the "latest stable"
version of pywin32 unless you have a reason to be more conservative.
Other than that you just need to make sure the Python version you
have, matches that required by the pywin32 version you have. And the
"bitness" must match as well, i.e. 32bit vs. 64bit.
As of this writing Python 3.9 with pywin32 302 is the "latest" combo
tested in production. That is the situation "today" (Oct 2021) and
eventually should change.
As with Python itself, you will not likely need to "upgrade" pywin32
anytime soon. If you install 302 for instance then it should continue
to work fine for the forseeable future.
Installation
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Download the appropriate installer from
`<https://github.com/mhammond/pywin32/releases>`_.
Right-click the installer file and choose "Run as administrator" to
launch it.
All defaults should be fine; click through to complete the
installation.