Cannot re image my mac install errors

Everytime I run the Apple Cd to re image my Mac an error message appears saying the files cannot be installed. How can I scrap my Mac back to factory settings?
Thanks
John

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Start up from your install disc, go to Disk Utility and select the disk and click erase - to securely erase data click Security Options and Erase Free Space which will entirely wipe your disk, overwriting it with zeros so that no data is recoverable.

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