This error can occur when you have installed on your system Windows NT, Windows 2000 and also Windows XP.
There may be a physical problem with the disk, or an Interrupt Request Packet (IRP) may be corrupted. Other common causes include heavy hard drive fragmentation, heavy file I/O, problems with some types of drive-mirroring software, or [...]

Because troubleshooting system problems is a complex process, and hardware and software configurations can vary greatly, there are many approaches you can take to fixing problems that might prevent Windows from starting (booting) correctly.
Try System Restore
Step 1: Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools
Step 2: Click on System Restore
Determine if the problem is [...]

Installation might stop if the system cannot copy files. Here are some possible causes and solutions for this problem:

- Try cleaning your Windows installation disc. It might be scratched, smudged, or dirty. Clean the disc with a soft cloth, insert it in the CD or DVD drive, and then begin the Windows installation again. If [...]

Non-System Disk or Disk Error results when the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) cannot find the boot sector or the master boot record is missing or damaged. Disk errors refer to common data corruption and to actual physical damage of the hard drive. The BIOS searches drives in the order usually specified in the CMOS Setup. [...]