GRUB (I think)

[Steven Grace]

On 10/07/2012 05:27 PM, Michael wrote:
> I installed Ubuntu 12.04 on a second hard drive that I salvaged from an
> old computer.  After misreading some directions, I went to my XP
> installation and ran the fixmbr and fixboot programs.  Now, I don't have
> access to the second hard drive anymore.  Is there anyway to correct
> this?  I really don't having anything on the second hard drive so it
> would be no big deal to just reinstall it.  But I'd like to try an
> alternate route first.

Yes, it can be fixed although I don't remember the exact steps. You need 
to reinstall GRUB. I think you can do that from the Ubuntu Live CD.

I'm sure someone else will be along soon with the complete answer.