diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/applocker/delete-an-applocker-rule.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/applocker/delete-an-applocker-rule.md
index 3f61052ad2..0add3ed41f 100644
--- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/applocker/delete-an-applocker-rule.md
+++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/applocker/delete-an-applocker-rule.md
@@ -80,6 +80,8 @@ C:\Users\Administrator> Set-AppLockerPolicy -XMLPolicy .\clear.xml
 
 This will remove all AppLocker Policies on a machine and could be potentially scripted to use on multiple machines using remote execution tools with accounts with proper access.
 
+The following PowerShell commands must also be run to stop the AppLocker services and the effects of the former AppLocker policy.
+
 ```powershell
 appidtel.exe stop [-mionly]
 sc.exe config appid start=demand