Only one Partition showing up while trying to install XP

I followed all the instructions to the word. I set up the partition for 32GB, and insert the XP disc ect ect. When I get to the part where I'm supposed to pick "C:Partition3<BOOTCAMP>[FAT32]", IT'S NOT THERE!
The only one that comes up is something like "C:unidentified.....something"
What's wrong?
When I restart OS X, on the desktop, there is an icon for a "drive" labeled BOOTCAMP. (and it's 32GB in size)
Am I supposed to do something with this?
Please HELP.

When you say looking for "C:Partition3<BOOTCAMP>FAT32" you won't see this ANYWHERE during the windows installation .
What you will see is a STD Windows (Command line style) installer.
It will take you through the normal installation windows procedure.
When you get to the partition register screen you will have a list of THREE partitions each with the windows drive lettering protocol applied.
The largest will be your OSx install (DONT touch !)
The second about 200mb allocated to EFI booting process (ALSO DON"T touch or delete ever !)
The third is/or will be your "C" drive for windows, Oh and it may well have just bout any letter not just "C" Don't worry !
Using the keyboard arrows select this third drive partition press return/enter and you will be prompted to format this partition.
If you want to remain with FAT32 select FAT32 quick format or if you want to use NTFS you can select this now and quick format.
Windows will now take its time formating after which you will complete this install process.
Regards
Keith

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