diff --git a/source/_docs/installation/python.markdown b/source/_docs/installation/python.markdown
index a7dda882e25..7f8c01ad421 100644
--- a/source/_docs/installation/python.markdown
+++ b/source/_docs/installation/python.markdown
@@ -10,6 +10,10 @@ footer: true
 redirect_from: /getting-started/installation-python/
 ---
 
+<p class='note'>
+If you're running a Linux-based platform, we strongly recommend you follow the instructions for a [virtual environment](/docs/installation/virtualenv/) instead. If you're running on Windows then [see here](/docs/installation/windows/#installing-in-a-python-virtual-environment) instead.
+</p>
+
 Once Python is installed, execute the following code in a console:
 
 ```bash
@@ -22,12 +26,10 @@ Running these commands will:
  - Install Home Assistant
  - Launch Home Assistant and serve the web interface on [http://localhost:8123](http://localhost:8123)
 
-If you're running a Linux-based platform, we suggest you follow the instructions for a [virtual environment](/docs/installation/virtualenv/) to avoid using `root`.
-
 Video tutorials of this process for various operating systems are available here:
 
  - [Windows 10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X27eVvuqwnY)
  - [macOS](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hej6ipN86ls)
  - [Ubuntu 14.04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXaAG1lGNH0)
 
-Keep in mind that the used operating systems and the shown software releases may be outdated.
+Keep in mind that the operating systems used and the software releases shown may be outdated.