FATAL: Could not read from the boot medium! System halted

[Suncoaster]

I am running 8.1 and have just tried to install Virtualbox 2.1. I got the message when I attempted to install XP. I obviously have not done something right but I don't know what. I have searched all the relevant threads but was unable to find a solution.

Any and all help would be appreciated.

Dave

[rlunger]

How are you trying to install - cdrom or iso?

[Suncoaster]

I am using a bootable slipstreamed XP cd-rom.