Press any key to restart." This message may signal that the attempt to install Windows XP was started without first formatting a partition on your drive. Follow these steps to resolve the issue.

Select the "To setup Windows XP now, press ENTER" option, accept the license agreement, then continue with the installation. Windows will be installed on the hard drive of your choice as a fresh ...

Wait for the "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" message and press any key when prompted. Select a language, time format and keyboard setting from the drop-down menus, and then click "Next." ...

If you’re prompted to “Press any key to boot from external device,” do so. Your computer should boot into the CD or USB drive instead of your normal operating system.

"According to the installation instructions for boot camp you need a full version of Win XP SP2, upgrade version not working because no way to eject the install CD and insert the 'old upgradable ...