MBP Won't Boot to Windows/CD

I have a late 2011 15inch MBP running OS X Lion 10.7.4 with a 100GB Windows 7 partition that I access using either Bootcamp or Bootchamp.  I've had the laptop for 4 months. I need to use Windows for certain applications that don't have a Mac version.
This week (believe it was Sunday/Monday) I can no longer boot to Windows using either Bootcamp/champ. 
When I boot using camp I hit the alt key, access the drive selection screen and select the Windows HD.  Once I click on the Windows HD, the screen freezes and I have to do a hard reboot.  The same scenario happens when I try to boot from a CD.
When I boot using Bootchamp I will select "restart to Windows", it freezes on a grey screen and I no longer have to access to my second monitor.  I also have to do a hard reboot.
I have Apple One Care and called Apple tech support tonight.  I was told that my initial support expired 25 days ago and would have to pay $249 for a 1 year support package, pay $50 for single issue support, or take it into the nearest Apple store and "they might be able to help you".
This is my first non-Ipod/Touch/Pad/Phone and honestly I'm very frustrated due to the lack of solutions/support.  I've found comments on the web with similar symptoms, but no consistent solutions.
I would welcome any suggestions/solutions from the community in order to regain my ability to boot to Windows, because I am absolutely not getting it from Apple.

Hi there , 
I would be happy to assist you. As there are many models of HP Notebooks, I would need the model number (How Do I Find My Model Number or Product Number?) and Which Windows Operating System you are running. What led up to you needing to download the AMD HD 7690m XT Driver? Were you having an issue with your Notebook?Where did you download the AMD HD 7690m XT Driver from? Have you tried to boot into Safe Mode instead of starting Windows Normally? Please note remove any and all USB devices. Disconnect all non-essential devices connected to your Notebook, as these could cause some issues.
Please re-post and let me know. 
Look forward to hearing from you!

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