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You can install the AWS CLI on Windows with a standalone installer or pip, a package manager for Python. If you already have Python and pip, follow the instructions for installing using pip as that makes upgrading to newer versions easier, otherwise the MSI Installer provides a streamlined experience.
Note: If you already have the CLI installed, continue to Setup an AWS CLI Profile, or, if you don't have an AWS account, follow the guide to create an AWS account first.
The AWS CLI is supported on Microsoft Windows XP or later. For Windows users, the MSI installation package offers a familiar and convenient way to install the AWS CLI without installing any other prerequisites.
When updates are released, you must repeat the installation process to get the latest version of the AWS CLI.
To install the AWS CLI using the MSI installer
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Download the AWS CLI MSI installer for Windows
Note The MSI installer for the AWS CLI does not work with Windows Server 2008 (version 6.0.6002). Use pip to install with this version of Windows.
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Run the downloaded MSI installer.
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Follow the instructions that appear.
The CLI installs to C:\Program Files\Amazon\AWSCLI (64-bit) or C:\Program Files (x86)\Amazon\AWSCLI (32-bit) by default. To confirm the installation, use the aws --version command at a command prompt (open the START menu and search for "cmd" if you're not sure where the command prompt is installed).
Troubleshooting
If after installing the aws command doesn't work, you may need to update your OS's PATH environment variable. Follow the instructions here.