Optical drive keeps ejecting XP install disc


i know i've seen on forum before, can't find @ moment.

i've been trying use bootcamp install xp on 10gb partition. i've formatted partition fat32. far good. when try install xp optical drive keeps ejecting disc. spins up, grinds away few seconds, maybe minute, ejects disc. message saying install disc can't found.

i've tried 3 different xp discs around office same result. think discs distribution new computer (but still have unused keys these discs why i'm trying).

on 2008 macbook pro 2.5gh, 4gb ram, , running 10.6.3

bonus question: idea can buy genuine windows xp pro disc not fake? , how should cost. i'm interested in vendors in , uk.

 



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