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@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ The following will take you through the steps required to install Hass.io.
 2. Install Hass.io:
 
    - Flash the downloaded image to an SD card using [balenaEtcher][balenaEtcher]. We recommend at least a 32 GB SD card to avoid running out of space.
-   - Load the appliance image into your virtual machine software.
+   - Load the appliance image into your virtual machine software. Choose 64-bit Linux and UEFI boot.
 
 3. Optional - set up the WiFi or static IP: On a USB stick, create the `network/my-network` file and follow the [HassOS howto][hassos-network].