I'm trying to install windows XP home edition on my computer and I set my computer to boot from CD and I turn my computer on and when It says 'Press any key to boot from CD...'
and I press a key and it just freezes right there and does nothing else. The only thing that I can think of is something is possibly wrong with the disc that I have.. or am I doing something wrong?

and I'm not sure if this makes a difference but its a burned CD from the reinstall one I got with my computer.

Welcome to PCHF

You answered my question on your second post, yes it is possible you didnt make it a bootable cd.

But I copied it directly from my original CD to reinstall the OS how would it not be able to boot from CD. and Now the original is lost..


so what am I to do now... =(

Did you try cleaning the cd? Look at it, is it scratched, any smudges?
You can borrow a friends cd but make sure you use your license key

The disk is in flawless condition, not 1 smudge on it even... and none of my friends have any disks to install XP.. sooooo