diff --git a/scripts/prepare-machine.ps1 b/scripts/prepare-machine.ps1
index 8b5eb8810a..335cd78d07 100644
--- a/scripts/prepare-machine.ps1
+++ b/scripts/prepare-machine.ps1
@@ -462,6 +462,7 @@ function Install-DotnetTool {
 function Install-Dotnet {
     if (!$IsLinux) {
         Write-Host "Linux only"
+        return
     }
 
     Write-Host "Installing dotnet"