Macbook late 2007 can't use remote disc

Snow Leopard retail disc won't load so I'm trying to do remote install.  I can see remote disc under devices but when I Boot with option key pressed there is no option for the remote disc to boot to.  I'm connected via ethernet to a windows 7 computer with the remote disc app installed and running.  Please help.

Hello MacDoode,
It sounds like you are trying to boot to a Mac OS X install disc in a Windows computer with Remote Disc set up. According to the following article this is not a supported function of the feature:
DVD or CD sharing: Using Remote Disc
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5287?viewlocale=en_US
Note: These types of discs or activities are not supported by DVD or CD sharing:
Install discs for an operating system such as Microsoft Windows (for use with Boot Camp), or Mac OS X.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
Sterling

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