diff --git a/client/WEB-INF/classes/resources/messages.properties b/client/WEB-INF/classes/resources/messages.properties
index 631bd67673c..a3f51b02fff 100644
--- a/client/WEB-INF/classes/resources/messages.properties
+++ b/client/WEB-INF/classes/resources/messages.properties
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 #New - Add all new parameters here.  
-force.stop.instance=Force Stop Instance
-force.stop.instance.warning=Force Stop Instance might cause data lost
+force.stop=Force Stop
+force.stop.instance.warning=Warning: Forcing a stop on this instance should be your last option.  It can lead to data loss as well as inconsistent behavior of the virtual machine's state.  Please consult with the Administrator Guide or Cloud.com Support before executing this command.
 
 #Labels
 label.PreSetup=PreSetup
diff --git a/ui/jsp/instance.jsp b/ui/jsp/instance.jsp
index e39ca32f7cd..0d3659b15ec 100644
--- a/ui/jsp/instance.jsp
+++ b/ui/jsp/instance.jsp
@@ -1463,7 +1463,7 @@ dictionary = {
         <ol>
             <li style="padding-top:10px">
                 <input type="checkbox" class="checkbox" id="force_stop_instance" /> 
-                <p style="color:red"><fmt:message key="force.stop.instance" /></p>		
+                <p style="color:red"><fmt:message key="force.stop" /></p>		
             </li>
             <li>
                 <p style="color:red"><fmt:message key="force.stop.instance.warning" /></p>