Fookking thing

Ok this is the issue my system has slowed down and i want to wipe the lot and reload XP etc

Ok i have taken all i want of the machine and have all i need to rebuild it

i have set the boot sequence to be

IDE CDROM drive then Hard Drive

I put the XP disc in to reboot and format the jobby and it cant see it

WHen i try to explore the Disc not it just stops responding

any thoughts u PC kings

Nige