.. _basics/launch_windows

Launch QElectroTech on Windows
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After installation, QElectroTech can be launched from Windows Start Menu. If the shortcut icon has been created at the desktop during installation, QElectroTech can also be launched from that icon.

    1. Click the Windows **[Start]** button.
    2. Select **All Programs**.
    3. Open **QElectroTech** program group.
    4. Click QElectroTech icon.

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   Figure: Splash screen

Once QElectroTech has been launched, the main window looks as follow:

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   Figure: Main window QElectroTech