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@@ -65,6 +65,9 @@ Read ["Installing Rust"] from [The Book].
    tools.
 
    ```sh
+   # Update package mirrors (may be needed if you have a fresh install of MSYS2)
+   $ pacman -Sy pacman-mirrors
+   
    # Choose one based on platform:
    $ pacman -S mingw-w64-i686-toolchain
    $ pacman -S mingw-w64-x86_64-toolchain