I don't have an xp installation disk, can I use boot camp

I have pre-installed xp os on my laptop. I want to move to a Mac Air. I don't have an xp installation disk.
I use norton ghost for backup and have a complete copy of my system and applications. Can I use this to load boot camp?
Art

No, Windows XP is (a) not supported on new Macs and (b) not installable without the disc.

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no mine's a 20 inch and I bought it last year.
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2) What do you mean by "permissions wasn't letting me"?
3) How did you "refresh" your Mac? Did you reinstall OS X through Erase & Install?
4) In what way(s) is it being "dodgy"?
~Lyssa

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