The Windows CD's need to be XP Service Pack 2. Also you used the Bootcamp utility to partition the drive correct? On May 4, 2007, at 7:04 AM, alexandre wrote: > hi > > i do a little computer support for a landscape architecture firm > here in zürich. they have 2 macpros (2.66 intel xeons, 3gb ram, > 250gb hd) and 3 24" imacs (intel core 2 duo) > > i've been able to install windows xp on 2 of the imacs. on the 3rd, > boot camp (or the windows installer) just ejects the windows > install cd, hanging the machine. i've tried with different install > cds, same result. > > as for the 2 macpros, both hang when the installer asks me to > confirm that i really want to install windows xp. the keyboard > doesn't respond, and the "caps lock" light turns on on the keyboard. > > any thoughts? > > all machnes are up to date (system, firmware) and the windows > install cds are legit'. > > regards > > alexandre > :: 17" 2.33ghz ic2d macbook pro / 2.0gb / 160gb / X.4.9 :: > :: 24" 2.33ghz ic2d imac / 2.0gb / 250gb / X.4.9 :: > > > > _______________________________________________ > X4U mailing list > X4U at listserver.themacintoshguy.com > http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/mailman/listinfo/x4u > > Listmom is trying to clean out his closets! Vintage Mac and random > stuff: > http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZmacguy1984