Is it a stock source? ---------- It is a OEM version, if that is what you are asking. Do you have any additions installed? ---------- No additions, I have added a batch file to the root of the CD. are you removing anything? ---------- Is there something I shouldnt remove? do you get a "boot from CD" prompt? ---------- Yes, I am able to install just fine, its once the installation is complete the preceding boot goes into a loop or rebooting. have you confirmed that the source will install correctly? ---------- Yes, I have used the source disc to successfully install XP. have you considered that you deleted something you shouldn't have? ---------- Yes, but it is not obvious to me that one of the items that I am selecting not to have installed would prevent boot. have you attempted booting it in safe mode? ---------- Yes, I can boot into safe mode.