Windows CD does not run

I have Windows XP Service Pack 2, the full retail version (not a pirate copy) and after partitioning my drive I continued to install Windows.
Firstly, my Mac kept spitting out the disk, so I checked it - I found no scratches or other problems on the disk. After a few tries, it stayed in and the computer restarted to install Windows.
Then, after going through a couple of screens (accepting the licence, installing a couple of drivers or something) I was then told that the disk "either cannot be read or the version you are using is not a genuine Windows disk," or something along those lines.
This obviously makes no sense, because to get those first few screens and for it to install some drivers must mean it can detect the disk. So what is the problem?
I hope getting XP hasn't been a waste...

I have figured out the problem.
Windows XP comes in "full" and "upgrade" editions. It's not extremely clearly labeled on the packaging, but there is a little box that says something to the effect of "For PC users with Windows 98". Not being too familiar with Windows, I didn't realize they sold different versions, and had to return my Upgrade edition and buy the twice-as-expensive Full version.
It was really confusing because Boot Camp Assistant recognized the installation disk as a working version, but the Windows XP Setup program of course did not. Hope this helps you and anyone else who makes this mistake!

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