<li> <p>If the Boot Loader appears but Tails fails to start after the Boot Loader, refer to <span class="windows upgrade-windows linux expert pc-clone upgrade-clone upgrade-tails upgrade-linux">[[the troubleshooting section about Tails not starting after the Boot Loader|doc/first_steps/start/pc#not-entirely]].</span> <span class="mac mac-clone upgrade-mac">[[the troubleshooting section about Tails not starting after the Boot Loader|doc/first_steps/start/mac#not-entirely]].</span></p> </li>
<p>If the following message about partitioning errors appears in the Welcome Screen, please start again from step 2: <a href="#verify">Verify your download</a>.</p>
<p>If you are in a place where counterfeit electronics are common, we recommend that you buy your USB stick from an international supermarket chain, which should have a more reliable supply chain.</p>