Problems in stalling OSX

Hi there! I have a 13" macbook. My hard drive failed so I got a new one, and went to install OSX on it. It's an Apple OSX Install Disc, 1 & 2, and it takes me to the installer, asks me to select language then tells me "This software cannot be installed on this computer." Restart or Startup Disk.
Why is it doing this? Please advise... I miss my MacBook!
Thanks in advance!
Sarah

You may have to format the drive before the install will proceed.
To do this:
Insert Install Disc 1 and boot the computer with the C key held down.
From the Installer menu, choose *Disk Utility*.
In the left-hand column, select your hard drive--the one with the Manufacturer name & capacity.
Click the Partition tab.
Under *Volume Scheme*, choose 1 partition.
Click the Options button in the lower left corner and choose GUID partition scheme.
Under *Volume Information*, set the "Name" as *Macintosh HD" and the "Format" as *Mac OS Extended (Journaled)*.
Once this is done, give the install another try. If you need clarification on anything, let me know.
~LYssa
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