This error can be caused by an incorrect setting in BIOS for boot mode. To resolve this issue...
From a cold start (complete shutdown) Pull the battery out, then hold down on the power button for 30 seconds, put battery back in (no charging cable).
Press the power button and immediately continually tap F2 key to open the BIOS setup
In BIOS go to the ADVANCED menu tab
Select System Configuration
Select Boot Mode
For laptops running Windows 7 toggle and set the boot mode to CSM
For laptops running Windows 8 and above toggle and set the boot mode to UEFI Boot
In the SECURITY menu tab
If the Secure Boot option is available set Secure boot to disabled
Press F10 to and then YES to SAVE changes