Can't create a windows partition

I'm trying to create a windows partition through bootcamp but it refuses to do so because I'm guessing that it's scanning permission that need to be repaired. The message states that I need to run disk utility.
The problem though is, I can't do anything about the permissions cause of a known "bug" (??) on leopard.
It states 3-4 permission need repairing but they can't be repaired. Others have that issue but they probably had windows installed before this happening.
here is an image of disk utility.
http://idisk.mac.com/dkatsafouros/Public/permissions.jpg

Alright I solved the problem. It was a repair disk and a repair permissions check.
Everything is fine now

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    I have a bootable Windows 7 USB Stick (8 GB - Fat32). The Stick works. When i boot with refit from the stick, the Windows 7 installation starts. But without a partition ... not so good :-)
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