Why is my install disc being rejected and my screen frozen?

I just tried to boot up my install disc to run a routine check with Disk Utility, but partway through the boot the machine suddenly ejected the disc and went on to display normally. After I'd removed the disc and tried to restart again I found my screen was frozen so that I couldn't access the pull down menu where Restart is found. The mouse pointer seemed unaffected. I had to hold down the Command/Control and Power button to restart and unfreeze it. Any idea what caused this? It's never happened before.

HI John,
Did this problem start after the 10.4.10 update by chance?
Also, when you booted from the install disk, are you holding down the C key until the Apple logo appears?
Also..... with this heat wave maybe the drive is just HOT?
Carolyn

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