Just found this interesting program that runs the Windows 7 Explorer instead of the Windows 8 explorer (and gives you the old start button back).
http://betanews.com/2012/12/11/disable-the-new-windows-8-interface-for-good-with-ex7forw8/
http://betanews.com/2012/12/11/disable-the-new-windows-8-interface-for-good-with-ex7forw8/