Computer won't boot from xp cd

[chr1s]

I'm trying to reformat my computer... but the reinstallation CD won't boot. This is a legit copy of windows xp. Yes, I've set the cdrom as the first boot option in the bios. What do I do?
Thanks guys.

[John]

Find another bootable CD and try that. Try your XP CD in another computer. That should give you more clues.

[tcneo]

ada you using SATA HDD? coz the earlier version of Win XP won't support SATA HDD.

[asian_XL]

download a pirated copy and use the legit cd-key

[!SG]

how does the cd not boot? where in the process does it stop working?

I just had a similar problem, and after lots of google searching, it was an issue with my mobo and its design.

so i guess lets start with the basics.

System OS?
Mobo?
HDD?

Originally Posted by chr1s

I'm trying to reformat my computer... but the reinstallation CD won't boot. This is a legit copy of windows xp. Yes, I've set the cdrom as the first boot option in the bios. What do I do?
Thanks guys.