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@@ -17,6 +17,8 @@ cd spring-petclinic
 java -jar target/*.jar
 ```
 
+(On Windows, or if your shell doesn't expand the glob, you might need to specify the JAR file name explicitly on the command line at the end there.)
+
 You can then access the Petclinic at <http://localhost:8080/>.
 
 <img width="1042" alt="petclinic-screenshot" src="https://cloud.githubusercontent.com/assets/838318/19727082/2aee6d6c-9b8e-11e6-81fe-e889a5ddfded.png">