Deleted Mac Os X partition with bootcamp

Hello all,
I recently tried to use bootcamp on my Macbook Pro, but in doing so i accidentaly deleted the Mac OS X partition part of my computer.
In other words, when i restart my computer and hold Alt (option) only "Windows" shows up.
When i put in the Mac installation disc i can't figure how to re-install the Mac portion of my computer
Does anyone have any experience with this problem?

Use what was said above, but after starting up and selecting your language be sure start Disk Utility; highlight your drive, select partition, and create or recreate one GUID partition. Having done so your drive will automatically be formatted Mac extended (journaled)--which is what you want. Quit Disk Utility, and return to your installation.

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undefiniert wrote:
Hi
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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 :-)
So, what can i do now? BootCamp don`t want the Windows USB Stick.
I need help :-)
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