You can bring the windows 7 startbar back with Start8. Stardock just recently released it at $4.99 and it looks really nice in my opinion. I know this has been a major issue for many people and has been a major problem in the teksyndicate videos. I personally am not upgrading to Windows 8, but if anyone does buy this, share your opinion on it.
I personally use StartIsBack. It's been really great for more than 2 years now.
Meh, I'm on 7 until 10 comes out. Apparently, Microsoft says they will offer free upgrades to 10 for 7 and 8 users.
Yeah, it was about time they do that
I used StartIsBack until I upgraded to Windows 10 Tech Preview
if you don't like metro bar.
this is free and works well
xp / dual / 7 styles
ive been using this for several months. after a driver forced windows reinstall.
This. I use it as well, those a good job. Though is a little slow if its not cache'd, after that works smoothly.