XP install hangs 33% installing devices

When I try to install Windows XP on a PC the installation process gets to 33% installing devices and just sits there and will not proceed any further. The system is not locked since the install screen message continues to change and I can move the cursor around the screen. I have tried 2 different installation CD’s & formated the hard drive 3 times but it still hangs at the 33% portion of the installation process each time. This PC did have XP on it previously.
Thanks, Vince