Daniel, It regretted to inform you email on the above subject is no use for the following reasons: I am newbie to ubuntu and linux. I use WinXP most of time. Since ubuntu 12.10 has been crashed and just now has been re-installed from scratch. *Reason*:Trying to install ubuntu 12.04(for the purpose of Ocropus Project for which python 2.7.3 required -works fine - whereas in ubuntu 12.10 failed to work) as a result entire OS winxp and ubuntu 12.10 crashed. In order to recovery/restore to original position - I re-installed ubuntu 12.10. Now I am able to boot the both OS viz winxp(*which is important for me*) as well as ubuntu 12.10. *how problem arised*: I had downloaded both versions of ubuntu 12.04(64bit) and also 12.04(without 64bit) burned CD/RW - but failed to install and crashed - due error at sector (where I dont know - displayed in light green color on the monitor) Again I tried using another burned CD/RW also failed. Now again as a final attempt I am re-downloading ubuntu 12.04(i386.iso) and waiting for completion. If this also fails, I am thinking install old version 10.10 and then upgrade to 12.04. It appears that iso of ubuntu 12.04 in the website are corrupted? Now I am perplexed and afraid to use ubuntu of future version - lest I loose winXp and data etc. unless there is ubuntu recovery CD for restoring lost/damaged grub. *Suggested solution*: I wish for benefit of newbie/users like me, the following suggestions are made below for consideration. Create one General Recovery CD for all ubuntu versions - to restore/recover the lost grub as well as all OS if any. due to unforeseen circumstances. OR if Recovery Mode/option added to the Grub in the installed ubuntu - it should be able to restore the damaged/lost grub to original position automatically. For this purpose it should be introduced in all existing ubuntu and future one. This option will encouraged the newbies/users like me to use ubuntu without any fear/frustration and thus preven runaway from ubuntu. The position may kindly be brought to the kind notice of appropriate authority /team - for consideration and implementation. With warmest regards, -sriranga(79yrs) On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 9:34 AM, Daniel van Vugt <