Won't read Windows XP disk

I have partitioned my drive and am now attempting to install Windows XP. However, my computer does not read the Windows disk. The disk is an authentic version of Windows XP Home Edition. I had previously installed it on another computer to run in Parallels.
I have done a few cross tests to validate functionality of the hardware and the disk - The XP disk is recognized by the other Mac computer. The computer I am trying to make the installation on is able to read other CDs and DVDs.

Hi and welcome to Discusions,
if you insert the XP CD while in OSX, is it recognized and accessable ?
If so, you can try to make a full bootable copy of the XP CD onto a CD-RW and then try this copy for installation.
Personally I recommend SimplyBurns http://simplyburns.berlios.de/ with its '1:1 Disc Copy' feature for that.
It seems to happen with some disc-drives (especially the ones in Macs) to have difficulties with the original Microsoft XP CDs (don't know why...).
Good Luck
Stefan

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