Trouble Installing Windows XP Pro

I recently built a new desktop PC. Windows XP will not install. it will get to about 93% of the copy file process and then just stop. repeated multiple reformat of HD and starting over with no success. I have replaced the HD, CD-ROM drive, video card. I have used two different Windows XP installation disks. I have tried to install W2K and still no success. HELP!!!
okay, for the specs
Mother board: MSI RX480 Neo2
HD: Seagate 250Gb
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Socket 939
DDR: Kensington DDR 400 1Gb
Bios: 02.58
Power: 350w

I don't want to get into any PSU-discussions. I've been in those far too often, so I'm only giving you this advice. You have to decide for yourself what to do with it.
Look for a single-rail psu. That is: no 12V-1 and 12V-2. don't even go near psu's that have 12V-3. It's not all bad, but you often don't get what you think.
Look for a single rail (12V) PSU that has, at least, 24 amps at 12V. Two good examples of these are in my signature.
Oh yeah, please stay away from cheap psu's (550 Watts or so with 18A at 12V). It's all junk. Better a 420W psu with 30A~12V then a 550W with only 18A~12V. It will cost you some money, but a good psu will last for years and is very safe to use. Don't undrestimate the importance of a good PSU. It's the engine of your rig!

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The nearest I could get to the problem was that the Superdrive may have been slightly off calibration.
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Hi mgallego,
Which step did the error start to occur ?Have you tried to install it again to have a check ?As the information stated, we can restart the machine to have a check.
Here is a link for reference of the requirements of the Windows 8.1 .
System requirements
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-HK/windows-8/system-requirements
There may be a hardware issue here, it is also recommended to look for help from the manufacturer for help.
Best regards
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URL: http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/downloads/detail.page?DocID=DS013943
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