Error downloading windows 7 drivers with bootcamp assistant

I am trying to partition my hard drive and install Windows 7 home.  I have the actual disc with Windows on it and an Toshiba external hard drive.  However, when I try to partition the hard drive with boot camp assistant, I receive the same message: "The files cannot be saved because an error has occurred."  Additionally, when I attempt to just partition the hard drive without downloading the drivers to an external hard drive, i receive the same ambiguous message: "The hard drive cannot be partitioned because an error has occurred."  Does anyone have any idea what I can do to fix this issue?  I need to have a windows operating system installed on my computer and I have tried everything.  Most of the forums are focused on a different type of error message and resolution, so any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

I tried that first and it blue screened twice before it actually installed.  It got most things working like the volume and gesture support for the trackpad but the issue is still occurring.  If you can tell me which driver specifically goes to the USB ports that's in the bootcamp folder then I can assign it to that.

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