Boot Camp Upgrade Utility for XP to Windows 7

I want to upgrade from XP running under Boot Camp to Windows 7. During the installation I get a "0x80070005" error code. Following advice from Apple support I downloaded the Upgrade Installation Utility, but it was written for Vista and will not run under XP. Apparently the utility removes the Mac read-only volume.
Is there a way around this? I have an upgrade license for Windows 7 so I don't think I can do a clean install.
Thanks.

I found the solution here, and it worked perfectly:
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/w7itproinstall/thread/3621e8cf-b2c e-479b-beac-08acc435a856
The frame describing the solution reads:
Success!!
Thanks rockridge for the idea.
For bootcamp users wanting to upgrade to win 7 from downloads:
1. go to the control panel and select uninstall/repair software.
2. uninstall bootcamp services (this is preventing the install from working)
3. install windows 7
4. reinstall bootcamp from you mac osx dvd.
hope this helps!
Thank you S_Wong.
Mike

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Install Windows support software
After installing Windows, the support software installs Boot Camp drivers to support your Mac hardware, including AirPort devices, the built-in camera, the Apple Remote, the trackpad on a portable Mac, and the function keys on an Apple keyboard. The software also installs the Boot Camp control panel for Windows and the Apple Boot Camp system tray item.
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If a message appears that says the software you’re installing has not passed Windows Logo testing, click Continue Anyway.
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