White screen after downloading Yosemite

i downloaded Yosemite on my MacBookPro and when it rebooted I just got a white screen. Can't even turn it off

Hi PG1892,
If your Mac is starting up to a white or grey screen after upgrading to Yosemite, you may find the troubleshooting steps outlined in the following article helpful:
Mac OS X: Gray screen appears during startup
Regards,
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    To restart an unresponsive computer, press and hold the power button for a few seconds until the power shuts off, then release, wait a few more seconds, and press it again briefly.
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