problem installing Windows XP

[Skyline1]

"The file 'Asms' on Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 CD-ROM is needed"

that comes up when i get into the initial setup of windows after it formats the hdd i've used that same disc before to wipe my own hdd a few times before.. just now that im trying to format this new hdd its giving that error

Anyone got any ideas?

 

[Tommy Boy]

Are you doing a full format or just a quickie format?

 

[Skyline1]

Its my mate thats having the problem, hes managed to format it, but when installing windows he gets that error.