Can't re-install Tiger onto Tiger iMac?

I have an Intel iMac running Tiger 10.4.11. I want to do an archive/instal to freshen it up (Mail has lost its will to live or at least to follow rules and accurately select Junk plus other reasons) but when I go to instal from the original disks it tells me "This software cannot be installed on this computer" but in Windows fashion, can't be bothered to explain WHY?!
What have I missed? Anyone help?
Thanks in advance out there!
Cheers
Chris

It happened to me, too. In 2006 I installed 10.4.2 using Install Disk 1 of the DVDs that came with my refurbished Mini. I used the DVD subsequently for DU and Hardware Test.
When I started with the DVD six weeks ago, it had me choose a language. Then it said, "Alert! This software cannon be installed on this computer." Restarting was the only option.
I had never opened my Mini. As in the original installation, only a monitor, mouse, and keyboard were connected. The monitor and mouse were not what I used in 2006, but they worked fine when the DVD asked me to choose a language.
The DVD is gray and labeled for the Mini. It's 2Z691-5615-A. I don't own any Apple DVDs except the pair that came with the MIni. What could keep it from working?

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