Cannot install Windows 7 32 bit-64 bit not working either

I have tried to install Windows 7 Professional several times, but to no avail.
Here are my problems:
1. After using Boot Camp to partition my hard drive (32 bit) the Mac restarts, but it spits out the disc and then restarts in Snow Leopard.
2. Using 64 bit, it does boot from the disc, but, then the installer says that I have to load the drivers for my optical drive. Seeing as I don't have the drivers, I cant go any further.
So, this is where I am, and would appreciate any help given, thanks.
AppleMacintosh

I don’t agree that VMWare or Parallels is the best way to run Windows on a Mac. If you run both OS’s this way you do not get the true speed of either OS. If you are not doing anything processor intensive then you are okay to do so, but imagine if you are running say 3D app or Music app. In those kind of apps they need all the CPU / Memory power they can get hold of.
You need native speed for them to run properly.
Like rednectar said 64 bit is the way to go as all the apps are heading in that direction anyway you might as well be ready.

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