diff --git a/Config.in.legacy b/Config.in.legacy
index 09c025cc9..a969662f6 100644
--- a/Config.in.legacy
+++ b/Config.in.legacy
@@ -104,13 +104,16 @@ comment "Legacy options removed in 2015.02"
 
 config BR2_PREFER_STATIC_LIB
 	bool "static library option renamed"
-	select BR2_STATIC_LIBS
+	select BR2_LEGACY
 	help
 	  The BR2_PREFER_STATIC_LIB was renamed to BR2_STATIC_LIBS. It
 	  highlights the fact that the option no longer "prefers"
 	  static libraries, but "enforces" static libraries (i.e
 	  shared libraries are completely unused).
 
+	  Take care of updating the type of libraries you want under the
+	  "Build options" menu.
+
 comment "Legacy options removed in 2014.11"
 
 config BR2_x86_generic