How To Boot From CD in XP Pro?

I want to boot from disc so I can install a new Vista instead of XP, but I can't figure out how to boot from disc at start up. When I choose to boot from my windows HDD, it doesn't give any chance to boot from disc (no "press any key" or bios)....help?
Message was edited by: kimbahpnam

Hi,
with the Vista CD inserted reboot your Mac and hold down the 'Option/Alt'-key.
In the following Selection Screen farthest to the right should be an icon of a CD labelled "Windows".
Click on it and your Mac should boot from the CD.
If the CD-icon is not shown, then most likely the Vista CD isn't bootable for whatever reason.
Regards
Stefan

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