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@@ -36,6 +36,8 @@ Do this until no more copies of `shairport-sync` are found.
 ### Remove Old Startup Scripts
 You should also remove the startup script files `/etc/systemd/system/shairport-sync.service` and `/etc/init.d/shairport-sync` if they exist – new ones will be installed in necessary.
 
+### Reboot after Cleaning Up
+If you removed any installations of Shairport Sync or any of its startup script files in the last two steps, you should reboot.
 
 ### Build and Install
 Okay, now let's get the tools and sources for building and installing Shairport Sync.