Need Help Installing XP

[tdisom]

Hi all, I am a new member and I need some help installing XP, here is a run down on what i've done so far.

1. I formated my current HDD, it asked a question at the end and I answered none.

2. I have tried to run setup from the cd rom but the only one I can get to work is Windows 98SE which was installed when I formated but I don't have the key for thast one anymore forgot to write it down (DUMB ME).

3. I have tried Windows 2000 pro, XP pro, and XP home and it won't locate either disk.

I am in a jam can anyone help?

Thanks

 

[Me__2001]

follow this guide

http://www.bitbenderforums.com/vb22/showthread.php?&threadid=46039

 

[muckshifter]

... and provided you have set your boot priority in the BIOS to attempt boot from CD-Rom first ...

 

[tdisom]

Thanks very helpfull