diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index ba9a989e46..99d8dc0b39 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -6,7 +6,11 @@ Vcpkg helps you get C and C++ libraries on Windows. This tool and ecosystem are
 For short description of available commands, run `vcpkg help`.
 
 ## Quick Start
-If there is no `vcpkg.exe` (such as after a `git clone`), run
+Prerequisites:
+- Visual Studio 2015 Update 3
+- `git.exe` available in your path
+
+Clone this repository, then run
 ```
 C:\src\vcpkg> powershell -exec bypass scripts\bootstrap.ps1
 ```
@@ -18,7 +22,7 @@ Install any packages with
 ```
 C:\src\vcpkg> .\vcpkg install sdl2 curl
 ```
-Finally, create a New Project (or open an existing one) in Visual Studio 2015. You can now `#include` and use any of the installed libraries.
+Finally, create a New Project (or open an existing one) in Visual Studio 2015 or Visual Studio "15" Preview. You can now `#include` and use any of the installed libraries.
 
 ## Examples
 See the [`docs\EXAMPLES.md`](docs/EXAMPLES.md) document for specific walkthroughs, including using a package and adding a new package.