Here's x64 Windows8 that doesn't keep going to Start for things or being concerned about what is @ that screen.

Using Desktop toolbar, can drill down to anything, anywhere in the machine AND its menu shows all Desktop icons, even though, they don't, actually, show on the Desktop. Quick Launch has a Favorites folder & anything else, instead or as well, that one wants handy. Links is Favorites Bar items & can go to a site w/out browser open 1st or add a site to an open browser. the Applications fold being on the Taskbar is a BIG part of why no need to visit or bounce to Start... ALL applications are in it... not, just the tiles one has on Start & no need to hit Win+Q & go to or via yet, another screen. Add to this, the "Power Users" menu & the APPs Bar & the Start screen gets pretty meaningless, unused & unseen.

Cheers,
Drew

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Explain that to an 85 yr old retired secretary that only wants to play Solitaire and read her email.
She learned to type on a manual Smith Corona typewriter and has no clue to what a Metro UI is, nor does she want to.

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Ummm, it's not using any "Metro UI"

These show the Taskbar w/out, Quick Launch. Also, shows Applications folder open & shows Desktop Toolbar open... this one shows all desktop icons & shortcuts, even though, they are not showing on the screen + it 'expands to drill down to _____ . All w/out Start.
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