Partition Problem / Blank Screen

So lets begin,
~I started boot camp assistance to install Windows XP Pro SP2.
~I partitioned 32 Gb as recommended for FAT.
~I followed directions and got to the point where the "Windows XP Professional Setup" screen asks you to select the partition
~The only selection it gave me was "C: Partition", it also displayed the incorrect partition size next to it. I set it up for 32 but it displayed 121 GB.
~I pressed the F3 key to quit
~When i restarted the computer it does the apple start up sound, the grey start up screen with no apple logo, then it goes to a black screen with a command prompt.
Please advise!!!
Thank you

We have had several discussions with their 'tech support' but they do not have any trained mac experts; They also claim that all they have to do is to help the customer to get online.
I can get online to access emails and the send them.
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