Black screen. Now saying Error code: 0xc0000185

So I'm not sure what to do anymore. I am a college student taking 3 online classes, with no laptop! I was watching a movie on it about a week ago, when it suddenly went black. So like the genius that I am, I turned it off and turned it back on. my screen was still black. Anyways, the laptop is now telling me that it needs to be repaired.
This is what it says:
"Your PC needs to be repaired
The boot configuration data for your PC is missing or contains errors.
File: \EFI\Microsoft\Boot\BCD
Error code: 0xc0000185
You'll need to use the recovery tools on your installation media. If you don't have any installation media (like a USB device) , contact your system administrator or PC manufacturer."
My PC didn't come with any type of disks. Can anyone tell me where I can get it or what else I can do? And yes I have already tried hard reset.

Perform hard disk diagnostics from the BIOS to be sure that your hard drive is healthy.
To perform a Factory Restore, repeatedly tap the F11 key at boot to enter the recovery manager, follow the screen instructions.
If the above does not work you will have to order recovery disks. If you live in the USA/Canada, call this number... 1-800-334-5144.
If you do not live in the USA/Canada, call the HP business PC support number for the country you live in.
http://h50146.www5.hp.com/lib/doc/manual/desktop/business_desktops/6005us_332630_007.pdf
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I have a HP Pavillion G6 running windows 8.
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