Windows failed to start error

Windows failed to start error
I am running a Compaq mini 110c netbook and the following error message occurred on start up. The netbook does not have a slot for a disc as everything was in the netbook already. I am a complete technophobe and need help to restart my netbook.
windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem:
1. Insert your Windows instalation disc and restart your computer.
2. Choose your language settings, and then click "Next."
3. Click "Repair your computer."
Status: 0xc000014c
File: \Boot \ BCD
Status: 0xc000014c
Info: An error occurred while attempting to read the boot configuration data.
Help please!!! Answers must be in plain everyday language that I can understand!!!

The following 2 links should help with the issues you are having. I would suggest attempting a system restore first (not I repeat not a system recovery) make sure you are doing the restore option or you will lose everything.
Click the option to "Using System Restore when Windows 7 cannot start normally"
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01835735&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en
The below link is for other basic troubleshooting that might help if the above doesn't work:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01443371&cc=ad&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_r1002_us...
Hopefully the steps are basic enough for you to understand and help out. Thanks
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