I just got a new computer with windows 8.1. I was a little disappointed that they scrapped the classic "Start" menu, but I found this. I thought I'd post it just in case some might not know of it.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/2015-way-microsoft-get-windows-8-1-start-menu-now/
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/2015-way-microsoft-get-windows-8-1-start-menu-now/