Windows 8.1 Installation

When i installed Windows 8.1 my start screen doesn't works anymore i go to my desktop with crtl+alt+delete or i can't even go to my programs please one microsofts IT guys can help me with this problem my pc cant even function anymore the search
bar doesn't even work nothing

Hi,
Does this problem occures as soon as you upgrade your system to Windows 8.1? If so, it looks like system file corrupt or missing.
How did you upgrade system to 8.1? Clean install or upgrade from Windows 8? if first situation, please use Windows installation disc to fix your system for test. if the second one, please use SFC command to fix system file for test.
Open Command Prompt with administrator, then type the command below:
sfc /scannow
If problem persists, how about create a new account, please check this situation.
Roger Lu
TechNet Community Support

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