Hp 2000 did factory reset, won't boot up, need disc but don't have one!!!! What can I do.....???????

I had to do a factory restore on my hp 2000. It said it completed to then click finish to restart so I did, but now it won't boot back up says I need the windows disc, but I don't have one. Called tech support my warranty is out so I had to pay (ok I get that but at the moment im flat broke, no joke!). Ok so what can I do to recover this without a disc??? I was told there are steps but I don't know them!! My kid uses that laptop for school, so I really kinda need to figure this out. If anyone could be so kind as into help me out that would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you for taking the time to read this!!

If you are in US or Canada there is an option to order Recovery Disks on your support page in the 'drivers & software' list  for around $16. You can find your support page using the link at top of this page titled "Support and Drivers". To find the correct page you will need full Model number or Product number as listed on the Service Tag attached to bottom of laptop. If you need more help locating the support page please post your Model number and Product number.
A free alternative to consider>>
If the laptop came with Windows 7 AND you can read the 25 character Microsoft Windows 7
license key attached to bottom of laptop , you can download a Windows 7 ISO file to burn to a DVD The version must match the one listed on the Microsoft COA sticker, such as Windows 7 Home Premium.
Link to the Windows 7 ISO file downloads:
http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/14709-Windows-7-Digital-River-direct-links-Multiple-Languag...
 Use the Windows 7 USB/DVD  tool to convert the ISO file to a Windows installation on DVD or USB flash drive.
 http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool#installation
Boot from the newly created DVD or flash drive,install. Use the 25 character product key on the PC to activate the installation.
Next go to your support and driver page to install the drivers you need.
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