Windows 8.1 desktop empty after updating and application

I was at the Windows 8.1 desktop. while updating an application (not Microsoft) all seemed to go well. AT the end the desktop was completely empty. No Taskbar, no desktop picture, or desktop icons.
The Windows logo key on the keyboard wouldn't take me to the Start Screen. Right clicking on the desktop also did nothing. ALl I could think of was to turn the computer off using the power button. Is there a better way?

Hi,
I would like to know the certain name of the application you updated.
It seems that the updating of the application make the explorer.exe crash or no responding.
I suggest you press ctrl+alt+del, and click Task manager.
Then end the process explorer.exe, and click File -> Run New task -> type in explorer.exe.
See what's going on.
Kate Li
TechNet Community Support

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