Problem in installing Windows XP?

Question

While i am installing Windows XP ,at one step the computer reboots and asks to insert the CD which is labeled Windows Professional XP Service Pack 2 and then press Enter.
I put the CD and pressed Enter.But it is not accepting it?What could be problem and what is the solution for this?

But the CD is not scratched. i am 100% sure the Cd is OK.

Answer 1

Hello Dear
when Your PC be restarted during installing XP its CD should be in Cd drive and dont press any key during installing process because it repeat installing again .
OR you Windows version may has problems that not compatible with your PC try another one .
Good luck

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Could be any number of things. First things first, though. If you have a second CD drive, try it in there. Or try replacing the CD drive.

Answer 4

The disk is scratched?

Answer 5

microsoft don't want you to install XP, now go for Vista

Answer 6

this is because ur cd get scrach ...................so go for better one!!!!!!!!