diff --git a/compose/overview.md b/compose/overview.md
index d8e21d427b..9c73ca465f 100644
--- a/compose/overview.md
+++ b/compose/overview.md
@@ -95,6 +95,8 @@ runs, if it finds any containers from previous runs, it copies the volumes from
 the old container to the new container. This process ensures that any data
 you've created in volumes isn't lost.
 
+If you use `docker-compose` on a Windows machine, See [Environment variables](reference/envvars.md) and adjust the nessecary environment variables for you specific needs
+
 
 ### Only recreate containers that have changed
 
@@ -177,4 +179,4 @@ individuals, we have a number of open channels for communication.
 
 * To contribute code or documentation changes: please submit a [pull request on Github](https://github.com/docker/compose/pulls).
 
-For more information and resources, please visit the [Getting Help project page](/opensource/get-help/).
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+For more information and resources, please visit the [Getting Help project page](/opensource/get-help/).