Really need help installing. something keeps on going wrong

so i'm really horrible with computers, and i jsut got a macbook laptop.
im installing mac os x and it was going fine until i ahd to put in the second disc.
right around halfway through installing the second disc my computer tells me that i have an error and that i shoudl try again.
i've tried that 5 times and its still not working.
help?
oh and another thing, even if i take the disc out and restart my computer, the "please insert disc 2" pops up, and i can't force quit or anything.

Hi lostwithcomps,
first of all: WELCOME TO THE DISCUSSIONS!
Insert the install DVD 1 and restart while holding down the c-key. Once the installer has started, select your language and then select "Disk Utility" from the MENU. Click your hard disk in the left sidebar and erase it.
Now quit disk utility and proceed with a normal install. Under "Options" select what applications you want to install and what printer drivers, fonts etc. should be installed.
After you successfully installed and rebooted, Repair permissions! Then download and apply the Mac OS X 10.4.8 Combo Update (Intel) . After the restart, repair permissions again.
Finally select "Software update" from the Apple-menu and apply all remaining updates.
Good luck!
If this answered your question please consider granting some stars: Why reward points?
P.S. You should consider installing the system only and install the applications later. You can deselect the applications in Options.

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