<p>In the next step, you will make your computer start on this USB stick.</p>

<h1 id="back" class="step">Open these instructions on another device</h1>

Take note of the URL of this page:

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<p>If none of the possible Boot Menu keys from the previous technique work,
refer to the [[troubleshooting instructions about Tails not starting at
all|doc/first_steps/start/pc#not-at-all]].</p>
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<p>Starting the computer using a Boot Menu key can be faster than
starting the computer on Windows first and then on Tails. We
recommend you learn how to [[start Tails using the Boot Menu
key|doc/first_steps/start/pc#boot-menu-key]] if you use Tails
regularly.</p>
</div>

<p>Apple does not prioritize collaborating with Free Software projects. Their
newest hardware is usually very hard for Free Software developers to get
working with Linux, and thus Tails. PC hardware tends to be more open and work
better with Linux.</p>

In the Welcome Screen, select your language and keyboard layout in the <b>Language and Formats</b> section. Click <b>Start Tails</b>.

<div class="bug mac upgrade-mac">
<p>If your keyboard or touchpad doesn't work, try using a USB keyboard or mouse.</p>
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