Many users that have tested Windows 8 were very surprised the first time they run Windows 8. It differs a lot from previous versions of Windows, and the first thing many wondered was: where is the Start button?
The truth is that there is no Start button anymore! It has been removed! And there is no Start menu either. In this article you can read why:
> Why Were the Start Button & Start Menu Removed in Windows 8?
The article also informs you about how to bring back the Start button (and Start menu) by using third party software.