diff --git a/bindings/python/example_scripts/account_analysis.py b/bindings/python/example_scripts/account_analysis.py
index fe51e8d7b6..135d2e60ef 100644
--- a/bindings/python/example_scripts/account_analysis.py
+++ b/bindings/python/example_scripts/account_analysis.py
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ import csv
 from gnucash import Session, GncNumeric, Split
 
 # Invoke this script like the following example
-# $ gnucash-env python account_analysis.py gnucash_file.gnucash \
+# $ python3 account_analysis.py gnucash_file.gnucash \
 #   2010 1 monthly 12 \
 #   debits-show credits-show Assets 'Test Account'
 #
@@ -156,9 +156,9 @@ def main():
         print('usage: account_analysis.py {book url} {start year} {start month, numeric} {period type: monthly, quarterly, or yearly} {number of periods to show, from start year and month} {whether to show debits: debits-show for true, all other values false} {whether to show credits: credits-show for true, all other values false} {space separated account path, as many nested levels as desired} ')
         print('examples:\n')
         print("The following example analyzes 12 months of 'Assets:Test Account' from /home/username/test.gnucash, starting in January of 2010, and shows both credits and debits")
-        print("gnucash-env python account_analysis.py '/home/username/test.gnucash' 2010 1 monthly 12 debits-show credits-show Assets 'Test Account'\n")
+        print("python3 account_analysis.py '/home/username/test.gnucash' 2010 1 monthly 12 debits-show credits-show Assets 'Test Account'\n")
         print("The following example analyzes 2 quarters of 'Liabilities:First Level:Second Level' from /home/username/test.gnucash, starting March 2011, and shows credits but not debits")
-        print("gnucash-env python account_analysis.py '/home/username/test.gnucash' 2011 3 quarterly 2 debits-noshow credits-show Liabilities 'First Level' 'Second Level")
+        print("python3 account_analysis.py '/home/username/test.gnucash' 2011 3 quarterly 2 debits-noshow credits-show Liabilities 'First Level' 'Second Level")
         return
 
     try:
diff --git a/bindings/python/example_scripts/new_book_with_opening_balances.py b/bindings/python/example_scripts/new_book_with_opening_balances.py
index 7c7ee4c45e..df2d29ae7a 100644
--- a/bindings/python/example_scripts/new_book_with_opening_balances.py
+++ b/bindings/python/example_scripts/new_book_with_opening_balances.py
@@ -51,11 +51,11 @@ from datetime import date
 # mutual, and trading, you'll have to put the opening balance in yourself
 #
 # Invocation examples:
-# gnucash-env python new_book_with_opening_balances.py \
+# python3 new_book_with_opening_balances.py \
 #   '/home/mark/test.gnucash'
 #   'sqlite3:///home/mark/new_test.gnucash'
 #
-# gnucash-env python new_book_with_opening_balances.py \
+# python3 new_book_with_opening_balances.py \
 #   '/home/mark/test.gnucash' \
 #   'xml:///crypthome/mark/parit-financial-system/new_test.gnucash'
 #
@@ -293,8 +293,8 @@ def main():
         print('not enough parameters')
         print('usage: new_book_with_opening_balances.py {source_book_url} {destination_book_url}')
         print('examples:')
-        print("gnucash-env python new_book_with_opening_balances.py '/home/username/test.gnucash' 'sqlite3:///home/username/new_test.gnucash'")
-        print("gnucash-env python new_book_with_opening_balances.py '/home/username/test.gnucash' 'xml:///crypthome/username/finances/new_test.gnucash'")
+        print("python3 new_book_with_opening_balances.py '/home/username/test.gnucash' 'sqlite3:///home/username/new_test.gnucash'")
+        print("python3 new_book_with_opening_balances.py '/home/username/test.gnucash' 'xml:///crypthome/username/finances/new_test.gnucash'")
         return
 
     #have everything in a try block to unable us to release our hold on stuff to the extent possible
diff --git a/bindings/python/example_scripts/priceDB_test.py b/bindings/python/example_scripts/priceDB_test.py
index 8ec671500d..a1ce64784f 100644
--- a/bindings/python/example_scripts/priceDB_test.py
+++ b/bindings/python/example_scripts/priceDB_test.py
@@ -5,8 +5,9 @@
 # before running this.
 # Adding to a calling bash script would be better
 # Although calling it from here would be even better!
-#  OR:  export PYTHONPATH=$HOME/progs/lib/python2.6/site-packages
-# Then: gnucash-env ipython
+#  OR:  export PYTHONPATH=<path-to-gnucash-inst-dir>/lib/python3.7/site-packages:$PYTHONPATH
+# You may have to adjust the above path to your local system (lib->lib64, python3.7->...)
+# Then: ipython3
 # The account file is not saved but always use a disposable copy.
 # Change, FILE, CURRENCY and STOCK to those defined in your test account.
 
diff --git a/bindings/python/example_scripts/price_database_example.py b/bindings/python/example_scripts/price_database_example.py
index 49c5d28d91..2df02b5ebb 100755
--- a/bindings/python/example_scripts/price_database_example.py
+++ b/bindings/python/example_scripts/price_database_example.py
@@ -5,8 +5,9 @@
 # before running this.
 # Adding to a calling bash script would be better
 # Although calling it from here would be even better!
-#  OR:  export PYTHONPATH=$HOME/progs/lib/python2.6/site-packages
-# Then: gnucash-env ipython
+#  OR:  export PYTHONPATH=<path-to-gnucash-inst-dir>/lib/python3.7/site-packages:$PYTHONPATH
+# You may have to adjust the above path to your local system (lib->lib64, python3.7->...)
+# Then: ipython3
 # The account file is not saved but always use a disposable copy.
 # Thanks for contributions by Christoph Holtermann and Mark Jenkins
 
diff --git a/bindings/python/example_scripts/simple_business_create.py b/bindings/python/example_scripts/simple_business_create.py
index 22c5f87dc2..bb00846df9 100644
--- a/bindings/python/example_scripts/simple_business_create.py
+++ b/bindings/python/example_scripts/simple_business_create.py
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 # Creates a new book file (or *overwrites* an existing one) that has elements
 # in it for business use -- intended as a demonstration program.
 # Syntax:
-# gnucash-env python simple_business_create.py \
+# python3 simple_business_create.py \
 #                       sqlite3:///home/blah/blah.gnucash
 #
 # Specifically, this sets up a simple tree, creates a customer, job,
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ if len(argv) < 2:
     print('not enough parameters')
     print('usage: simple_business_create.py {new_book_url}')
     print('example:')
-    print("gnucash-env python simple_business_create.py sqlite3:///home/blah/blah.gnucash")
+    print("python3 simple_business_create.py sqlite3:///home/blah/blah.gnucash")
     exit()
     
 
diff --git a/bindings/python/example_scripts/simple_invoice_insert.py b/bindings/python/example_scripts/simple_invoice_insert.py
index 63633d72cb..eef4c03baa 100644
--- a/bindings/python/example_scripts/simple_invoice_insert.py
+++ b/bindings/python/example_scripts/simple_invoice_insert.py
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
 # this to become an invoice importer for your own books
 #
 # Syntax:
-# gnucash-env python simple_invoice_insert.py \
+# python3 simple_invoice_insert.py \
 #          /home/blah/blah.gnucash
 #          dda2ec8e3e63c7715097f852851d6b22 1001 'The Goods' 201.43
 #
diff --git a/bindings/python/example_scripts/test_imbalance_transaction.py b/bindings/python/example_scripts/test_imbalance_transaction.py
index aa5eef0d41..a119bb730b 100644
--- a/bindings/python/example_scripts/test_imbalance_transaction.py
+++ b/bindings/python/example_scripts/test_imbalance_transaction.py
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ if len(argv) < 2:
     print('not enough parameters')
     print('usage: test_imbalance_transaction.py {book_url}')
     print('examples:')
-    print("gnucash-env python test_imbalance_transaction.py '/home/username/test.gnucash'")
+    print("python3 test_imbalance_transaction.py '/home/username/test.gnucash'")
     exit()