Windows XP installation "Disc error" message

I am trying to install Windows XP Pro w/SP2 on my Macbook Pro, running 10.5.6. After partitioning my disc through Boot Camp, I restart with my Windows disc and reach the screen where I have to select the correct partition. After selecting partition 3, I reach a black screen that says, "Disc error. Press any key to restart." None of the keys respond, and I'm forced to hold down the power key. When I try and reboot off the XP disc, the same error message appears. Apple tech support was of no help. Anyone???

Hey there,
Check out this page below. It may have to do with how and where you are formatting the the Windows partition. Hope this helps.
http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Solve-the-Boot-Camp-Disk-Error
B-rock

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