Cannot boot windows 8

Hello,
I cannot boot my Windows 8. When try boot, show an error: 0xc000000f y ask to repair.
My laptop don't have CD, I tried repair with usb and CD connect with usb, but don`t run.
Also, I cannot access to Bios, don't show option, but show boot order with these options:
- Windows Boot Manager
- EFI SCSI Hard Drive
- EFI IDE CD / DVD Drive
- EFI Network
with any of the options cannot boot. I tried with usb/cd with different version of Windows (7, 8...), with ubuntu, with bootable bios update..... but don't work any
Can anyone help?

I cannot access to BIOS, don't show options for access on BIOS.
I try with differents CD and USB, different version and don't run any....
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HP : F10
ACER : F2
Samsung : F2
ASUS : F2
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