I/O device error when installing windows xp on mac using virtualbox

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Hello,

I want to install window xp on my new macbook and have downloaded virtualbox for this purpose. The window installation stops half-way with an I/O device error and I don't know what to do!!

The disc I am using is an OEM for Dell, does this mean it won't install on my macbook? Please help!!!! I'm new to mac.

Many thanks!
 
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You should not use an OEM Dell disk to install Windows XP either in VB, Fusion, Parallels, or Boot Camp. You must use a full install MS boxed version of Windows XP or an OEM System Builders full install version.

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