Reinstallation of Mac X 10.4.6 (Tiger) Issues

Hi,
I've been trying to reinstall Tiger (I did an erase and install to start from scrath, but only had my private data backed up, not the start up disk) on my Macbook from the original install CDs, but they fail every time - I just get an 'there was an error with your installation' message and an option to restart.
I don't have an OS on the machine at the moment but have used the install disk utility to check the hard drive is ok, which it is, and also AHT confirms there are no probs.
I've used these disks about a year ago to do the same thing with no problems and they don't appear to have any scratches, but have they just degraded or something?
Thanks!

Hi irishguyinlondon, and a warm welcome to the forums!
One thing to try, since neither AHT or DU is very extensive, is to...
1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc that came with your computer, then restart the computer while holding the C key.
2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Disk Utility from the Installer menu. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)
*Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access Disk Utility.*
3. Click the Erase tab.
4. Click the disclosure triangle to the left of the hard drive icon to display the names of your hard disk volumes and partitions.
5. Select your Mac OS X volume.
6. Highlight the drive, select Partition Tab, then Format type... MacOS Extended Journalled, select the Security Options button, choose Zero Out Data, Erase... after completion hopefully you'll be able to install.
It may also be a dying HD, some are covered under an extension program by Apple...
http://www.apple.com/support/macbook/hd/repairextension/

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And Where Could I find one cheaper than $129.00
Could anyone show me, any secure and safe place to buy the new mac os X 10.4 Tiger???? And how Could I install it..without having any trouble transfering files to my old mac os 9.2.2 Classic to my new advanced system
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Welcome To Discussions John-macOwner!
Here is some additional info.
Review this page for functionality and capabilities of Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.x.
If you know what to look for, a Full Retail Version, of the Tiger Install DVD, can also be purchased rather inexpensively, at some additional online Apple retailers, Amazon, eBay, FastMac, etc.
Be sure not to purchase grey, upgrade or machine specific CDs or DVDs.
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Download the Media Exchange Program Order Form Here.
Orders must be mailed by June 22, 2007.
The Tiger installation set, sold at AppleRescue, are on CDs.
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