Should I just wait?  Shut down and turn the machine back on?  Can I get help please?

I turned off the machine and the installation rolled back to Windows 8.  I have given up on the 8.1 Preview and will wait for the fial release.

Hi,

Please try to check the installation log:

Windows Setup Log Files and Event Logs
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh824819.aspx

In addition, you may boot to clean boot and disconnect all the unnecessary devices to try again:

How to perform a clean boot to troubleshoot a problem in Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

Thanks.