diff --git a/INSTALL-McStas/Windows/README.md b/INSTALL-McStas/Windows/README.md
index e7ffc4e55..4e7097ef2 100644
--- a/INSTALL-McStas/Windows/README.md
+++ b/INSTALL-McStas/Windows/README.md
@@ -1,24 +1,28 @@
 # Installation of McStas 3.7.6 on Windows 64 bit Intel systems (some support for arm64)
 ## *IMPORTANT: active internet connection required during installation*
 
-* Please use either of:
-  1. **Recommended:**
-    * As **Administrator**, run our new [`install_msvc_for_conda.bat`](install_msvc_for_conda.bat) batch script to install MSVC and required packages to your system. Alternatively, [install MSVC manually](VScode_manual_install)
-    * Use the [`mcstas-conda`](mcstas-conda.bat) batch script to install the latest mcstas from `conda-forge` 
-    * Once install has completed, please use the `mcstas-shell-conda` or `mcgui-conda` shortcuts on the desktop. The first one issues a McStas terminal, the latter start `mcgui` directly also.
-    * Option 1 functions also on `arm64` Windows, but will require installation of Visual Studio including both arm64 and x64_64 build tools for c++.
-  2. **New MSVC-bundle solution:**
-    * As **Administrator**, run our new  [`install_msvc_for_conda.bat`](install_msvc_for_conda.bat) batch script to install MSVC and required packages to your system. Alternatively, [install MSVC manually](VScode_manual_install)
-    * Please remove any existing MinGW-based version of McStas 3.7.6 before proceeding!
-    * install the new MSVC based [McStas 3.7.6 MSVC metapackage](https://download.mcstas.org/mcstas-3.7.6/Windows/MSVC/McStas-Metapackage-3.7.6-MSVC-win64.exe)
-    * Option 2 should be fully functional on `arm64` processors.
-  3. **WSL:**
-    * Use the directions available in [WSL](WSL/README.md) to install the "Windows subsystem for Linux" and run the Linux Debian binaries there. 
-    * Option 3 is fully functional on `arm64` processors.
-  4. **Legacy MinGW-bundle solution:**
-    * Please remove any MSVC-based version of McStas 3.7.6 before proceeding!
-    * install the legacy-style MinGW based [McStas 3.7.6 MinGW metapackage](https://download.mcstas.org/mcstas-3.7.6/Windows/MinGW/McStas-Metapackage-3.7.6-MinGW-win64.exe)
-    * Option 4 should be fully functional on `arm64` processors.
+###Please use either of:###
+
+**OPTION 1: Recommended:**
+* As **Administrator**, run our new [`install_msvc_for_conda.bat`](install_msvc_for_conda.bat) batch script to install MSVC and required packages to your system. Alternatively, [install MSVC manually](VScode_manual_install)
+* Use the [`mcstas-conda`](mcstas-conda.bat) batch script to install the latest mcstas from `conda-forge` 
+* Once install has completed, please use the `mcstas-shell-conda` or `mcgui-conda` shortcuts on the desktop. The first one issues a McStas terminal, the latter start `mcgui` directly also.
+* Option 1 functions also on `arm64` Windows, but will require installation of Visual Studio including both arm64 and x64_64 build tools for c++.
+
+**OPTION 2: New MSVC-bundle solution:**
+* As **Administrator**, run our new  [`install_msvc_for_conda.bat`](install_msvc_for_conda.bat) batch script to install MSVC and required packages to your system. Alternatively, [install MSVC manually](VScode_manual_install)
+* Please remove any existing MinGW-based version of McStas 3.7.6 before proceeding!
+* install the new MSVC based [McStas 3.7.6 MSVC metapackage](https://download.mcstas.org/mcstas-3.7.6/Windows/MSVC/McStas-Metapackage-3.7.6-MSVC-win64.exe)
+* Option 2 should be fully functional on `arm64` processors.
+
+**OPTION 3: WSL**
+* Use the directions available in [WSL](WSL/README.md) to install the "Windows subsystem for Linux" and run the Linux Debian binaries there. 
+* Option 3 is fully functional on `arm64` processors.
+
+**OPTION 4: Legacy MinGW-bundle solution:**
+* Please remove any MSVC-based version of McStas 3.7.6 before proceeding!
+* install the legacy-style MinGW based [McStas 3.7.6 MinGW metapackage](https://download.mcstas.org/mcstas-3.7.6/Windows/MinGW/McStas-Metapackage-3.7.6-MinGW-win64.exe)
+* Option 4 should be fully functional on `arm64` processors.
 	
 If you are `conda-forge` knowledgable already, you may also simply install a new environment as explained in [conda-forge](../conda/README.md)
 
diff --git a/INSTALL-McStas/Windows/install_msvc_for_conda.bat b/INSTALL-McStas/Windows/install_msvc_for_conda.bat
index 8844bf7fa..b0bb99575 100644
--- a/INSTALL-McStas/Windows/install_msvc_for_conda.bat
+++ b/INSTALL-McStas/Windows/install_msvc_for_conda.bat
@@ -49,12 +49,20 @@ setlocal EnableExtensions DisableDelayedExpansion
 :: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 :: 0. Admin check
 :: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+echo McCode helper-script for installation of MSVC and utilities
+echo .
 net session >nul 2>&1
 if %errorlevel% neq 0 (
-    echo [ERROR] This script must be run as Administrator.
+    echo WARNING:
+    echo .
+    echo Your user is not Administrator
+    echo .
+    echo If possible, please attempt a rerun of this script as Administrator,
     echo         Right-click the file and choose "Run as administrator".
+    echo .
+    echo Use ^C to cancel / use any other key to attempt with current permissions
     pause
-    exit /b 1
+    echo ... Proceeding with current permissions...
 )
 
 echo.
@@ -119,7 +127,7 @@ if /i "%PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE%" == "ARM64" (
 :: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 echo.
 echo [STEP 1/2] Installing Visual Studio 2022 Build Tools ...
-echo           (This downloads ~2–4 GB and may take 10–30 minutes.)
+echo           (This downloads ~2 to 4 GB and may take 10 to 30 minutes.)
 echo.
 
 winget install ^
diff --git a/INSTALL-McXtrace/Windows/README.md b/INSTALL-McXtrace/Windows/README.md
index 8bdc44567..93468d03a 100644
--- a/INSTALL-McXtrace/Windows/README.md
+++ b/INSTALL-McXtrace/Windows/README.md
@@ -1,24 +1,28 @@
 # Installation of McXtrace 3.7.6 on Windows 64 bit Intel systems (some support for arm64)
 ## *IMPORTANT: active internet connection required during installation*
 
-* Please use either of:
-  1. **Recommended:**
-    * As **Administrator**, run our new [`install_msvc_for_conda.bat`](install_msvc_for_conda.bat) batch script to install MSVC and required packages to your system. Alternatively, [install MSVC manually](VScode_manual_install)
-    * Use the [`mcxtrace-conda`](mcxtrace-conda.bat) batch script to install the latest mcxtrace from `conda-forge` 
-    * Once install has completed, please use the `mcxtrace-shell-conda` or `mxgui-conda` shortcuts on the desktop. The first one issues a McXtrace terminal, the latter start `mxgui` directly also. 
-    * Option 1 functions also on `arm64` Windows, but will require installation of Visual Studio including both arm64 and x64_64 build tools for c++.
-  2. **New MSVC-bundle solution:**
-    * As **Administrator**, run our new  [`install_msvc_for_conda.bat`](install_msvc_for_conda.bat) batch script to install MSVC and required packages to your system. Alternatively, [install MSVC manually](VScode_manual_install)
-     * Please remove any MinGW-based version of McXtrace 3.7.6 before proceeding!
-     * install the new MSVC based [McXtrace 3.7.6 MSVC metapackage](https://download.mcxtrace.org/mcxtrace-3.7.6/Windows/MSVC/McXtrace-Metapackage-3.7.6-MSVC-win64.exe)
-     * Option 2 should be fully functional on `arm64` processors.
-  3. **WSL:**
-    * Use the directions available in [WSL](WSL/README.md) to install the "Windows subsystem for Linux" and run the Linux Debian binaries there.  
-    * Option 3 is fully functional on `arm64` processors.
-  4. **Legacy MinGW-bundle solution:**
-    * Please remove any MSVC-based version of McXtrace 3.7.6 before proceeding!
-    * install the legacy-style MinGW based [McXtrace 3.7.6 metapackage](https://download.mcxtrace.org/mcxtrace-3.7.6/Windows/MinGW/McXtrace-Metapackage-3.7.6-MinGW-win64.exe)
-    * Option 4 should be fully functional on `arm64` processors.
+###Please use either of:###
+
+**OPTION 1: Recommended:**
+* As **Administrator**, run our new [`install_msvc_for_conda.bat`](install_msvc_for_conda.bat) batch script to install MSVC and required packages to your system. Alternatively, [install MSVC manually](VScode_manual_install)
+* Use the [`mcxtrace-conda`](mcxtrace-conda.bat) batch script to install the latest mcxtrace from `conda-forge` 
+* Once install has completed, please use the `mcxtrace-shell-conda` or `mxgui-conda` shortcuts on the desktop. The first one issues a McXtrace terminal, the latter start `mxgui` directly also. 
+* Option 1 functions also on `arm64` Windows, but will require installation of Visual Studio including both arm64 and x64_64 build tools for c++.
+
+**OPTION 2: New MSVC-bundle solution:**
+* As **Administrator**, run our new  [`install_msvc_for_conda.bat`](install_msvc_for_conda.bat) batch script to install MSVC and required packages to your system. Alternatively, [install MSVC manually](VScode_manual_install)
+* Please remove any MinGW-based version of McXtrace 3.7.6 before proceeding!
+* install the new MSVC based [McXtrace 3.7.6 MSVC metapackage](https://download.mcxtrace.org/mcxtrace-3.7.6/Windows/MSVC/McXtrace-Metapackage-3.7.6-MSVC-win64.exe)
+* Option 2 should be fully functional on `arm64` processors.
+
+**OPTION 3: WSL**
+* Use the directions available in [WSL](WSL/README.md) to install the "Windows subsystem for Linux" and run the Linux Debian binaries there.  
+* Option 3 is fully functional on `arm64` processors.
+
+**OPTION 4: Legacy MinGW-bundle solution:**
+* Please remove any MSVC-based version of McXtrace 3.7.6 before proceeding!
+* install the legacy-style MinGW based [McXtrace 3.7.6 metapackage](https://download.mcxtrace.org/mcxtrace-3.7.6/Windows/MinGW/McXtrace-Metapackage-3.7.6-MinGW-win64.exe)
+* Option 4 should be fully functional on `arm64` processors.
  
 If you are `conda-forge` knowledgable already, you may also simply install a new environment as explained in [conda-forge](../conda/README.md)
 
diff --git a/INSTALL-McXtrace/Windows/install_msvc_for_conda.bat b/INSTALL-McXtrace/Windows/install_msvc_for_conda.bat
index 8844bf7fa..b0bb99575 100644
--- a/INSTALL-McXtrace/Windows/install_msvc_for_conda.bat
+++ b/INSTALL-McXtrace/Windows/install_msvc_for_conda.bat
@@ -49,12 +49,20 @@ setlocal EnableExtensions DisableDelayedExpansion
 :: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 :: 0. Admin check
 :: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+echo McCode helper-script for installation of MSVC and utilities
+echo .
 net session >nul 2>&1
 if %errorlevel% neq 0 (
-    echo [ERROR] This script must be run as Administrator.
+    echo WARNING:
+    echo .
+    echo Your user is not Administrator
+    echo .
+    echo If possible, please attempt a rerun of this script as Administrator,
     echo         Right-click the file and choose "Run as administrator".
+    echo .
+    echo Use ^C to cancel / use any other key to attempt with current permissions
     pause
-    exit /b 1
+    echo ... Proceeding with current permissions...
 )
 
 echo.
@@ -119,7 +127,7 @@ if /i "%PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE%" == "ARM64" (
 :: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 echo.
 echo [STEP 1/2] Installing Visual Studio 2022 Build Tools ...
-echo           (This downloads ~2–4 GB and may take 10–30 minutes.)
+echo           (This downloads ~2 to 4 GB and may take 10 to 30 minutes.)
 echo.
 
 winget install ^