Can't Install Win 7 with BOOTCAMP

Hi, I am trying to install win 7 ultimate on my 10.8.2 iMac using Bootcamp 5.0. I keep getting an error message saying the installer disc could not be found. I am using original windows installation disc. Never had this problem before with earlier versions of Mac OS and Bootcamp with the same windows installation disc.
Any ideas?

Assuming your model is MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) - Technical Specifications or MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2010) - Technical Specifications, go to Boot Camp: System requirements for Microsoft Windows operating systems - Apple Support and download the appropriate drivers for the OS you want to install. It should also have the nVidia MCP drivers.

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