[andrewasmith1]

I was installing windows xp pro w/ sp2 and during the installation after the reformatting was done it gave me that error.

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The most common times you will see the cyclic redundancy check error message is when trying to read data from a damaged CD or DVD. Just before it appears, your CD/DVD drive will probably grind and whirl away - your PC may also become a little slugglish.
For CDs and DVDs, the problem is a little different. Normally, when CD/DVD drives get a CRC message from a disc, they try to read the disc again - hence the grinding sound. After several failed attempts, they give up and display the redundancy check error. The problem can be hardware (loose cables, failing drive), software or damaged media. In most cases checking and cleaning the disc is the easiest way to overcome the problem. If different clean discs produce the same error, it is likely to be a hardware issue (check the discs in another drive).

Can you borrow a friend's cd (use YOUR product key) and try again?

Johanna

[Johanna]

The most common times you will see the cyclic redundancy check error message is when trying to read data from a damaged CD or DVD. Just before it appears, your CD/DVD drive will probably grind and whirl away - your PC may also become a little slugglish.
For CDs and DVDs, the problem is a little different. Normally, when CD/DVD drives get a CRC message from a disc, they try to read the disc again - hence the grinding sound. After several failed attempts, they give up and display the redundancy check error. The problem can be hardware (loose cables, failing drive), software or damaged media. In most cases checking and cleaning the disc is the easiest way to overcome the problem. If different clean discs produce the same error, it is likely to be a hardware issue (check the discs in another drive).

Can you borrow a friend's cd (use YOUR product key) and try again?

Johanna

[samiko]

or sometimes the lense on your CD-ROM is dirty, do a CD-ROm cleanup by inserting a cleaning disk. and clean your xp cd with a soft cloth, you might have finger print smuges but be careful not to scratch the surfaces of the CD.