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I've tried 

set root=(hd0,2)
chainloader +1
boot

set root=(hd0,2)
linux /boot/vmlinuz...

and the loopback (loop0) /ubuntu/disks/root.disk command etc.

When I try the boot command it tells me there's no kernel and when I boot Win7 (it's a dual boot) the root.disk says 0kb. nothing boots from the live usb I've made and I've tried to use programs to mount the partitions to no effect - they only show me what's on my windows file drives. I've got some really important docs on the linux harddrive I need to get to.

any ideas?

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What is the structure of your drives, how many internal - and what is where? Can you be more clear on this part: "nothing boots from the live usb I've made and I've tried to use programs to mount the partitions", what exactly have you tried (it avoids us suggesting the same thing and helps narrow down possible issues). Thanks! – nerdwaller Nov 12 '12 at 0:06

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