OK, I've tried this three times now. Once, keeping the paths from the DVD intact (as MSDN states to do), which the install program (from the floppies created by the BOOTDISK directory) doesn't ...
I have a Toshiba Satellite from 3-4 years ago with XP Home installed. I have the original system restore CD for this model laptop, which would reinstall the factory image if used. The laptop does work ...