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clarify .exe file in cloud cli instructions (#5348)
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this pr addresses Jerrie's feedback
[https://dbt-labs.slack.com/archives/C051TUB7S9W/p1713980891315809],
which adds add'l clarification on where to save the .exe file for
windows uses.
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mirnawong1 authored Apr 24, 2024
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:::info

Advanced users can configure multiple projects to use the same dbt Cloud CLI by placing the executable in the Program Files folder and [adding it to their Windows PATH environment variable](https://medium.com/@kevinmarkvi/how-to-add-executables-to-your-path-in-windows-5ffa4ce61a53).
Advanced users can configure multiple projects to use the same dbt Cloud CLI by:

Note that if you are using VS Code, you must restart it to pick up modified environment variables.
1. Placing the executable file (`.exe`) in the "Program Files" folder
2. [Adding it to their Windows PATH environment variable](https://medium.com/@kevinmarkvi/how-to-add-executables-to-your-path-in-windows-5ffa4ce61a53)
3. Saving it where needed

Note that if you're using VS Code, you must restart it to pick up modified environment variables.
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3. Verify your installation by running `./dbt --help` in the command line. If you see the following output, your installation is correct:
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