I can't install Windows 7 on my Macbook Pro with Retina disaply

Hello,
I'm having a issue installing Windows 7 on my Macbook Pro with Retina (mid 2012), it has no CD drive so I'm able to use Disk-On-Key only.
I've create a partition of 35GB in BootCamp for installing the Windows, then the Bootcamp is restart my machine, and bring me to the windows installer
I got errors that the machine doesent recognize my hard drive.
I would add some pics, but my installer is in Hebrew lang.
please help me guys!

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https://discussions.apple.com/community/windows_software

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