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You installed AWS CLI but running aws --version gives an error 'command not found'. What is the likely cause?

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AWS - CLI
You installed AWS CLI but running aws --version gives an error 'command not found'. What is the likely cause?
AAWS CLI is not added to your system PATH environment variable
BYou typed the command incorrectly
CYour internet connection is down
DAWS CLI requires a password to run
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand 'command not found' error

    This error means the system cannot find the program to run it.

  2. Step 2: Identify common cause

    Usually, the AWS CLI executable is not in the system PATH, so the terminal can't locate it.

  3. Final Answer:

    AWS CLI is not added to your system PATH environment variable -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Command not found = PATH missing [OK]
Quick Trick: Add AWS CLI to PATH to fix 'command not found' error [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming internet is needed to run version command
  • Thinking password is required to run CLI
  • Ignoring PATH environment variable

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