SYMPTOMS:

Winnt32.exe program used to install Windows XP on your PC, Windows XP and Windows Vista installed, you will get the following error message.
Disk read error has occurred.

CAUSE:

These issues happen if you choose the boot legacy operating system and launch setup options when you run the Winnt32.exe program.

WORKAROUND:

To resolve this issue, use one of the following methods.
Method 1
Use the Windows XP CD-ROM to reinstall Windows XP.
Method 2

If you use the Winnt32.exe program to reinstall Windows XP, make sure that you choose the launch setup option and not the boot legacy operating system option.