All programs wiped when upgraded to windows 8

I received incorrect advice from a tech assistant when updating to Windows 8.1. Consequences are that all my programs are lost, including all HP stuff that was on my Touchsmart 520-1040a. Files are saved but I don't know what to do.
The computer no longer works as a touch screen.
I have no recovery backups (yes, I know.............eejit) but my questions are about what to do next. Should I contact HP, try to buy a factory restore disk and go back to windows 7?
I am at a complete loss to know where to go from here. I assumed, when I read that the touch screen software was not compatible with Windows8, that the windows 8 had its own touch screen soft ware that would replace it.
Any advice appreciated
I have downloaded HP drivers but that is all I have - that, and Windows 8. No touch screen and of course, all my programs are lost , such as Microsoft office and Photoshop etc.
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Personally, I would order the Recovery Discs and start fresh. At least, this time you will have the Recovery Discs.
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