diff --git a/docs/source/node-explorer.rst b/docs/source/node-explorer.rst
index 4fc1a53068..48c0a96088 100644
--- a/docs/source/node-explorer.rst
+++ b/docs/source/node-explorer.rst
@@ -73,6 +73,9 @@ Explorer login credentials to the Issuer nodes are defaulted to ``manager`` and
 Explorer login credentials to the Participants nodes are defaulted to ``user1`` and ``test``.
 Please note you are not allowed to login to the notary.
 
+.. note:: When you start the nodes in Windows using the command prompt, they might not be killed when you close the
+          window or terminate the task. If that happens you need to manually terminate the Java processes running the nodes.
+
 .. note:: Alternatively, you may start the demo nodes from within IntelliJ using either of the run configurations
           ``Explorer - demo nodes`` or ``Explorer - demo nodes (simulation)``