HP G71 Notebook computer not booting Windows 7 asking for installati​on disc

Suddenly I was getting////// like this in the search window, tried to run Norton, it  seems to get stuck so I turned it off and then tried to restart, it made strange noise signal, beep..beep, which I never heard before  After repeated trials got into memory check message , and it went though and appeared fine, but still could not boot it, somehow got a message
  that battery is  low needs to be changed, followed  HP instruction  from another computer to drain and replug, but  contine to get message that Windows failed to starte, the start program may have been changed, need to insert Windows Installation disc, which  I don't seem to have with me presently , probably misplaced,as the computer was bought some 10+ years ago.
What do I do, and how do I recover my documents, even if it is fixed. Appreciate any advise! Not very computer savy at age 79. 
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I grasp that when you tried to start your notebook that Windows failed to start and prompted you  to insert an installation disk.  You tried doing a hard or forced reset but to no avail.  You do not  have your recovery CD/DVD disks to insert as computer is 10+ years old.
You can try doing a recovery without the disk. HP PCs - Performing an HP system recovery (Windows 7)
The recovery process will present you with the opportunity to backup your personal files to prevent data loss so you will not need to worry about losing your information if you choose that option.
HP PCs - Restoring Files that were Backed Up Using HP Recovery Manager (Windows 7)
If you are not able to access the recovery option you will need to contact HP support to  acquire a recovery kit.
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