diff --git a/scripts/bootstrap.py b/scripts/bootstrap.py
index f51cd97..8183d3b 100644
--- a/scripts/bootstrap.py
+++ b/scripts/bootstrap.py
@@ -1127,6 +1127,10 @@ def main() -> int:
             args.install_editable = True
             args.no_playwright = False
         elif sel == "extras_hydrus":
+            install_location = _prompt_hydrus_install_location()
+            if install_location is None:
+                return 0
+            install_root, install_dest = install_location
             # Choice 2 is for installing HydrusNetwork standalone/independently.
             # We preferentially use the local script if already in a repo.
             hydrus_script = None
@@ -1136,8 +1140,6 @@ def main() -> int:
             if not hydrus_script or not hydrus_script.exists():
                 # If truly not in a repo (Web Installer), we don't want to install
                 # Medios-Macina permanently. We'll use a temporary clone to get the installer.
-                print("\n[Standalone Hydrus Installation]")
-                print("Downloading the Hydrus installation helper...")
                 try:
                     import tempfile
                     # Create a temporary directory that persists for this run
@@ -1154,11 +1156,6 @@ def main() -> int:
                     return 1
 
             if hydrus_script.exists():
-                install_location = _prompt_hydrus_install_location()
-                if install_location is None:
-                    return 0
-                install_root, install_dest = install_location
-
                 try:
                     # Clear out project-venv related env vars to prevent auto-reexec
                     env = os.environ.copy()