Turned off computer during 8.1 installation; computer stopped working

I use Windows 8 and did not want to update to 8.1. However, I must have accidentally hit the button and it started to update. I then tried to find a way to stop it from doing so but finally turned the computer off to try and prevent it.  Well, I did prevent it but not like I had planned. When I turned the computer back on, there was a black screen with the words that it could not be rebooted and to restart the system. How do you do this when neither the mouse nor the touchpad are responsive?  Does anyone know what might have gone wrong?  Am I "between systems" so nothing works now? And is this something easily fixable?
Thanks for any suggestions.
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Always tell us which computer you have. There is a label on the bottom.
I use Windows 8 and did not want to update to 8.1. However, I must have accidentally hit the button and it started to update.
Microsoft has stabbed you in the back. Windows Update KB3008273 forces an automatic upgrade from Windows 8.0 to Windows 8.1. You must prevent that from installing in order to prevent the forced upgrade of Windows.
Once you have restored the hard disk to its original out-of-the-box contents, there are two reasons you should upgrade yourself.
1. Microsoft's support for Windows 8.0 runs out at the end of the year.
2. Toshiba machines need special care during the upgrade. It should be done as follows. Bookmark this article.
   How to Update from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1
We can tell you how to restore the disk to factory new.
-Jerry

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