Can't boot from CD - code 5 (Windows 7)

Hey gang,
I been searching for the past 2 days for my answer but unable to find it. Maybe you guys can help me which is VERY VERY VERY important that I get Windows 7 on my Macbook Pro!
I have a Windows 7 ISO which I obtain leggaly. When I turn off my Mac and when it boots back up I keep getting:
CDBOOT: Cant boot from CD - Code 5
I have a "early" 2011 Macbook pro, I made 6 diffrent versions of the ISO (which none work), and Im stuck on what to do next.
I have tried to mount then burn, creat new ISO then burn, and I even tried to change the buring speed to x2. I even tried 3 diffrent types of media too...
I been using the Disc Utility which came with my Mac which is ran by Lion 10.7.2
Any ideas on what to do?

This may be the answer. https://discussions.apple.com/message/10499544#10499544
However, if that doesn't work, why bother with bootcamp? Use a virtual drive via Parallels or Fusion, and run both simultaneously. Rebooting is a pain.

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I have a "early" 2011 Macbook pro, I made 6 diffrent versions of the ISO (which none work), and Im stuck on what to do next.
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