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@@ -39,16 +39,6 @@ git clone https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-demo.git
 cd opentelemetry-demo/
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-#### Gradle Update [Windows Only]
-
-- Navigate to the Java Ad Service folder to install and update Gradle:
-
-```shell
-cd .\src\adservice\
-.\gradlew installDist
-.\gradlew wrapper --gradle-version 7.4.2
-```
-
 #### Run Docker Compose
 
 - Start the demo (It can take ~20min the first time the command is executed as