I'm trying to run Boot Camp Assistant, inserted a 1g USB to set up-but it's stuck at roughly 20%?!? Help

I'm trying to set up Boot Camp so I can play Everquest II (ha, yes...) on my mac but it only runs on Windows....
It's been at this status for over 30 minutes

Instead of downloading the Windows support software from the Boot Camp Assistant, try this from the Apple website. If you are trying to install 64-bit Windows 7 or 8, download this Windows support version > http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1638
If you are trying to install 32-bit Windows 7, download this software > http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1630

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