Windows format made my Ubuntu partition vanish

[Ma-dazz]

Alright so I formatted my old PC recently, which previously had 2 partitions: one with Windows XP SP3 and one with Ubuntu 14.04 (not sure about Ubuntu version). After I formatted my XP partition, I cannot in any way access the Ubuntu one. What can I do?

Also, can I in some way have control over the Ubuntu partition from my XP partition?

Lastly, I want to replace the Ubuntu partition with a Debian one (after it is fixed and I move all my files to my XP one). Will I have to reprogram the partitions beforehand, or does it give an option during the installation?

Thanks beforehand.

 

[beers]

Reinstall grub, windows overwrote the bootloader.

 

[Ma-dazz]

Reinstall grub, windows overwrote the bootloader.

I've heard of GRUB before, but I'm not sure where or how to use it. Please be more specific.

 

[Punk]

I've heard of GRUB before, but I'm not sure where or how to use it. Please be more specific.

I'm not saying this is the version you need, I have actually no idea but here are some informations:

https://www.gnu.org/software/grub/

 

[beers]

I've heard of GRUB before, but I'm not sure where or how to use it. Please be more specific.

Sorry, I had a screaming baby on me so was limited for time.

Here's a decent resource, it lists Windows 7 but the process is the same:
http://askubuntu.com/questions/83771/recovering-grub-after-installing-windows-7