Kali-linux-1.0.2-amd64_Install_External HD
Afternoon Community,
Requesting some assistance. I installed Kali Linux 1.0.2 via my bootable DVD-ROM I made, to an external HD. I went through the entire process fine even using the mirrors to make sure I had the most up to date version. Install is 100% good. The good news is I am now dual booting if I want, the bad news, MBR somehow got moved to the SATA III drive attached.
I disconnected my SSD drive that had my current operating system on it just to make sure the Kali install wouldn't affect it. I left my secondary drive attached as it just stores programs (SATA III). During the install, Kali mentioned installing an MBR (master boot record) which I figured was fine, since my SSD with Win 7 was disconnected, I assumed it was installing it on the USB HD.
I restarted disconnecting the USB HD with Kali on it and despite booting from the SSD HD reconnected, I get brought to the Grub Loader screen, "Error cannot locate MBR bla bla bla". I had to re-plug in my external USB in order to boot my Win 7 system. A bit upset about this as this is what I was wanting to avoid. I can only assume that the MBR was moved somehow, as it did mention it was doing something with the MBR, said "As long as your loaders are listed here you should be fine, which it was"...my main concern is why did it detect my MBR on the drive that is just formatted for storage and why am I now dependent on it?
I used the graphical install and was very precise when configuring the partition to use.
Looking forward to a response.
Mistwraith
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