# 4.10 How do I start KDE?

The most comfortable method to start KDE is to use the `startkde` script. Simply put the line

     startkde

at the end of your `.xsession` file (or into your `.xinitrc` file, if you are not using kdm or xdm). Please also remove the lines that started your previous window manager. If there is no .xsession or .xinitrc in your home directory, simply create a new one that just contain one line saying "startkde" (without the quotes!).