Since windows 8 Microsoft change the way we use the start button however there is away to create toolbar which have all the shurtcut to your applications just like before :
Right click on the task bar-> ToolBars -> New Toolbar -> enter this location -> C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs -> Press Select folder
Now you have on the Task bar new toolbar from which you can access all the shortcut to your application just as before.
This is very useful for all windows including windows server and you don’t need to install third-party software
Good Luck