diff --git a/windows/whats-new/windows-11-requirements.md b/windows/whats-new/windows-11-requirements.md
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--- a/windows/whats-new/windows-11-requirements.md
+++ b/windows/whats-new/windows-11-requirements.md
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ For information about tools to evaluate readiness, see [Determine eligibility](w
 
 ## Operating system requirements
 
-For the best Windows 11 upgrade experience, eligible devices should be running Windows 10, version 2004 or later.
+Eligible Windows 10 devices must be on version 2004 or later, and have installed the September 14, 2021 security update or later, to upgrade directly to Windows 11.
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > S mode is only supported on the Home edition of Windows 11.