SESSIONS3_INITIALIZATION_FAILED error in installing windows xp

In the process of installing WinXp I selected the wrong option ie leave alone in formatting. After that I have tried to reformat the disk and start over but each time after the drivers are load from my XP dvd the installation halts with
"A problem has been detected and windows has been shutdown to prevent damage to your computer. SESSIONS3INITIALIZATIONFAILED.
I have tried different partitioning and reloading Leopard but always get this error.

I didn't get as far as you did and got the same error message. I got up to "Installing Windows" and got the "Stop Error" message. I've had my post on here for 4 days and haven't gotten an answer that works. Did the same install on a second MacBook and it went smoothly. I've tried everything I can think of and remain stumped. Please post if you figure it out. Thanks.

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