Ibook g3 install disc won't go past "processing Essential Software"

I've got an ibook g3 that I recently put a used windows hard drive into. I boot up the install cd, and it won't get past "processing Essential Software"...
and if I don't use the cd, i get the gray screen with a folder and an old finder icon/question mark.
btw: I have reformatted it, and partitioned it, too. reset the pram, nvram. stuff like that.
Thanks,
Jacob.

Hi, Ronda,
Thank you for replying to this.
here is the info:
-hard drive specs-
brand: IBM
model: -not sure-
capacity: 12.07 GB
basic info:
This HD came out of a previous "Windows XP" Computer.
-partitioning information-
I have managed to partition it with a restore disk
I partitioned it to "Mac OS Extended" to two (2) partitions
-restore disc info-
The restore disc was NOT the original -- The iBook was bought used. It may of been a copy of the original owner's disc, and they may not of wanted to get rid of that, also.
-iBook Specs-
Model: iBook G3/900
Thanks for the help!
Jacob.

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