diff --git a/includes/install.inc b/includes/install.inc
index 3634660..af33d5e 100644
--- a/includes/install.inc
+++ b/includes/install.inc
@@ -414,7 +414,7 @@ abstract class DatabaseTasks {
       }
     }
     if (!empty($message)) {
-      $message = '<p>In order for Drupal to work, and to continue with the installation process, you must resolve all issues reported below. For more help with configuring your database server, see the <a href="http://drupal.org/getting-started/install">installation handbook</a>. If you are unsure what any of this means you should probably contact your hosting provider.</p>' . $message;
+      $message = 'Resolve all issues below to continue the installation. For help configuring your database server, see the <a href="http://drupal.org/getting-started/install">installation handbook</a>, or contact your hosting provider.' . $message;
       throw new DatabaseTaskException($message);
     }
   }