windows 7 installation Boot Problem for CD/DVD code: 5

[sidkid]

windows 7 installation Boot Problem for CD/DVD code: 5

Hi,

I am facing boot problem with windows 7. I am not able to boot from the DVD & receiving the error code 5. Can you guys please let me know what is the problem?
I got this message "Cannot boot from CD/DVD Code: 5".
I have checked my DVD as well as the DVD drive.

[Jhonwho]

Code 5 can also occur when the CD's boot sector is corrupted. Make sure that you use a proper boot file.
If you do not have success, then perhaps your CD-R media are to blame. Poor quality CD & difficulty with the media tend to have their boot sectors problem. It's not always the case, but it's been known to happen, your code 5 error.

[banjoman]

Already suggested it, here it is again:
* Be sure good CD, though, is unscratched, etc.
* Then be sure the CD drive is good.
* Connect to another computer or connect it with a different CD drive.
* Also, be sure that all cable connections in their switches are fully depressed. You, the cables themselves can swap.
I'll add one to another:
* Check the pins on the switch of wind on both the main board as the CD drive. Be sure nothing is bent or missing.

[GianCarlo]

Theres loads of pages on google for this error....
It seems as if this is a case of the cd or dvd losing or corrupting the iso image, i.e. is it scratched or been stored in an odd place of sorts? Win7 works pretty smooth on a P4 2.0Ghz with 1GB Ram & onboard video.
My best friend just called me. He can 't install XP on his computer because he gets a "Can not initialize CD - code 4 " What seems to be related to BIOS