diff --git a/mypyc/doc/getting_started.rst b/mypyc/doc/getting_started.rst
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--- a/mypyc/doc/getting_started.rst
+++ b/mypyc/doc/getting_started.rst
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ Ubuntu 18.04, for example:
 Windows
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-Install `Visual C++ <https://www.visualstudio.com/downloads/#build-tools-for-visual-studio-2017>`_.
+From `Build Tools for Visual Studio 2022 <https://www.visualstudio.com/downloads/#build-tools-for-visual-studio-2022>`_, install MSVC C++ build tools for your architecture and a Windows SDK. (latest versions recommended)
 
 Installation
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