Accidentally installed WinXP 64Bit...

Hey guys,
So I basically installed XP64bit without considering compatability with Bootcamp and am now stuck. The computer doesn't recognize the drivers on the OSX install CD and I can't switch back to OSX. All I have is an XP64 that doesn't work because I can't get drivers for any of the components. What can I do to either salvage my Windows install and get it working or just get back to OSX and get a compatible version of windows?
Thanks for your help.

Newegg has Vista with a coupon to get the Windows 7 upgrade for free.
Or just download 7 RC and buy it when you need to, either 10/22/2009 or thereafter, but before March 2010.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/default.aspx

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