Cannot install Windows 7 via Bootcamp?

Hey Guys.
I have a mid 2009 Mac Book Pro. I use OSX Lion, and ran into issues with program compatability with older mac Programs. I then decided to install Windows 7 through Boot Camp so that I can run my older apps, and ran into a problem in the 1/4 of the Windows installer, which says "CD/DVD Driver not detected, please insert a floppy, CD or DVD, or USB with the driver to continue."
I've searched Google and every source on the internet, and I cannot find an alternative to get windows 7 to work.
I have however gotten Windows XP to install, but I cannot use the new bootcamp since it doesn't support XP (Of couse... -.- ) . How can I get my Windows 7 Installation to work.
OR
How can I get the correct drivers to manually install them to get XP working on my mac?

Find the one "Bootcamp" that BCA created. It will be FAT32. Use the Advanced Options in the Windows install step to format it. You did that, then something else going on.
If that is what you did then you have some other drives connected that are GUID more likely.
Both are in the install pdf and tech articles. I liked the old support product pages check
http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp

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