Pavilion g6-2226nr Windows 8 "NO BOOTABLE DEVICE". No recovery kit.

Error code: 0xc0000185
system log: 0021 or 03F0
I need some advice on how to get my hard drive reseated.  I just got laptop so I have no recovery discs to use. I attempted the following to fix, but still no results: BIOS enabling legacy, disabling secure boot; removed hard drive and putting it back in, flea power, etc.
Is there anything else I can do before I take the leap to purchase those EXPENSIVE recovery kit discs?
Thanks you guys!!

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    When I try to use boot camp assistant to install I get a "No bootable device. Insert boot disk and press any key" error after the step where it partitions your HDD you. Also, my option to create an install USB via boot camp assistant is greyed out and unavailable for clicking.
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