This one I got appears to be nearly a 100% Start Buton like Windows 7, everything I have read about the "freebie" on Microsoft does not present that.
>Windows 8.1 adds a start button and will be out mid-Oct and will be free.
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>>I suspect some know about this product, but I am now using the Start 8 menu from:
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https://store.stardock.com/product/ESD-SDS-W1211>>
>>That pretty much gives a Windows 7 Start Menu with all features like Windows 7. It cost $5 bucks but well worth it. If you hate the looks of Windwos 8 as much as I do, you might want to take a look at this.