diff --git a/docs/INSTALL.md b/docs/INSTALL.md
index 39ddf4e60..cadd6e337 100644
--- a/docs/INSTALL.md
+++ b/docs/INSTALL.md
@@ -27,16 +27,16 @@ be mixed-and-matched across components as needed in the configuration file.
 
 ## Requirements
 
-* Monolith Dendrite requires:
-  * if using PostgreSQL database(s)
+* **Monolith Dendrite** requires:
+  * if using **PostgreSQL** database(s)
     * PostgreSQL 12 or higher
-  * if using SQLite databases
+  * if using **SQLite** databases
     * ...
-* Polylith Dendrite requires:
-  * if using PostgreSQL database(s)
+* **Polylith Dendrite** requires:
+  * if using **PostgreSQL** database(s)
     * PostgreSQL 12 or higher
     * A standalone [NATS Server](https://github.com/nats-io/nats-server) deployment with JetStream enabled
-  * if using SQLite databases
+  * if using **SQLite** databases
     * A standalone [NATS Server](https://github.com/nats-io/nats-server) deployment with JetStream enabled
 
 ## Install NATS Server
@@ -44,8 +44,9 @@ be mixed-and-matched across components as needed in the configuration file.
 > An independent NATS server is *only **required** for installation of
 > Dentrite in polylith mode*. Dendrite in monolith mode uses, by
 > default, an in-process NATS server, but there is no reason
-> why an external one should not be used, if for example it is already
-> available on the machine where Dendrite will be installed.
+> why an external one should not be used, if for example if NATS is
+> already installed on a machine that is visible and accessible from
+> the machine where Dendrite will be installed.
 
 Follow the [NATS Server installation instructions](https://docs.nats.io/running-a-nats-service/introduction/installation) and then [start your NATS deployment](https://docs.nats.io/running-a-nats-service/introduction/running).
 
@@ -107,10 +108,18 @@ Each Dendrite installation requires:
 
 To generate a Matrix signing private key:
 
+* On Linux, or UNIX-like systems
+
 ```bash
 ./bin/generate-keys --private-key matrix_key.pem
 ```
 
+* On Windows
+
+```dos
+bin\generate-keys.exe --private-key C:\ProgramData\Dendrite\matrix_key.pem
+```
+
 **WARNING:** Make sure take a safe backup of this key! You will likely need it if you want to reinstall Dendrite, or
 any other Matrix homeserver, on the same domain name in the future. If you lose this key, you may have trouble joining
 federated rooms.