I'm trying to install windows 7 from Authentic Discs and it freezes while its completing the installation.

I'm trying to install windows 7 from Authentic Discs and it freezes while its completing the installation.  i have a macbook pro 13inch early 2011 model and windows 7 hp 32 bit version and ultimate 32 and 64. does anyone have a clue to why its freezing?

plus its on the lion os

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