Windows 8.1 Blank start screen

I have a problem with my start screen. My start screen is blank, but i can still see my profile and the power button. After i searched for problem, i realized that the default folder in users are mostly erased.So no metro apps that i can use.
I dont want to reformat my windows, cause i have already reinstalled windows because of another problem. This problem appears when i closed the laptop for 1.5 hours, i thought the laptop sleeped. But when i came back, my laptop is overheated. then i
shutdown the laptop, when i turn it on again, it was like this.
can somebody help?
Sorry for wrong category!

Can you boot in last known good configuration mode ?
Or safe mode ?
Also, check this : http://pcsupport.about.com/od/toolsofthetrade/ht/sfc-scannow.htm
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