Running Windows on MacBook Pro - running into problems

I installed Windows XP on my MacBook Pro (Late 2008 model) and everything seems to be running fine. I installed all of my drivers with no problem. Windows is installed on a 31GB partition.
I installed Windows for one reason and one reason only - to print W-2s at my job. There is a small program I need to install, and it comes on a disc that is compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.
Whenever I go to install the program, I insert the disc into the drive and it just makes a noise like it is trying to load and then spits the disc back out.
I thought maybe it was just this program, but it's not - it does it with any disc I try to put in.
Is this a fixable problem? Can I even run PC discs on my Mac (with Windows)?
I'm pretty new to this whole thing so any insight would be appreciated!

Yes you can install Windows programs from a disk when you are booted into Windows.
31GB partition for Windows is very small. Maybe there is not enough space in the Windows partition for the programs you are trying to install. How much free space is there in the Windows partition and how large are the programs? Remember that Windows needs some free space just to run, just as OSx needs free HD space for it to run.
If you installed using Boot Camp Assistant, you should vist the Boot Camp forum where the Boot Camp gurus hang out. https://discussions.apple.com/community/windows_software/boot_camp

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