Verify Azure CLI is Installed

  • Try running this command in Command Prompt:
    • dir "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Azure\CLI2\wbin"
          OR
    • dir "C:\Program Files\Microsoft SDKs\Azure\CLI2\wbin"
    •  
    • If files are listed, Azure CLI is installed but not in PATH.
    • If nothing appears, Azure CLI might not be installed.
  • Manually Check Installation Location
        C:\Program Files\Azure CLI\wbin
        OR
        C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Azure\CLI2\wbin


    


Install Azure CLI

  • if not found in above path install from URL (64/32)
    • https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/install-azure-cli-windows?pivots=msi    
  • Install Azure CLI on a Custom Drive
    • Run the installer (Azure CLI.msi).


        
Update System PATH

  • Open Control Panel > System > Advanced System Settings > Environment Variables.
  •  Under System Variables, locate Path, and click Edit.
  • Click New, then add:

 

Restart Your Self-Hosted Agent

  • If changes don’t reflect, restart your Azure DevOps self-hosted agent.

 

Test Again

  • Open Command Prompt and try:
    • where az
    • az --version

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