Problems with re-doing a partition with Boot Camp 4.0.4

I have a 15" MacBookPro with a 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, about 6 years old.  3 years ago I installed a new hard drive (500 GB) and partitioned it to run Windows 7 (32 bit).  I've had issues with connecting to wireless networks and with bluetooth accessories, so decided to redo the partition and re-install Windows and drivers.  I used Boot Camp to restore the disk to one partition with Mac OS in extended (journaled) format.  When I tried to run Boot Camp again, I set the partition to 350 Mac, 150 Windows, and tried to install Windows 7.  I get this error message:
When I go to disk utility to format, it is not allowing me to determine any partitions.  This is what I see:
Any suggestions on how I can fix this?

It doesn't. You can leave XP and Vista there as is, as they were, you may be able to create a partition, and tell BCA you will install later. you can't use the BC 4.0 drivers though, that should still allow using your 10.6 DVD's.
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20086465-263/boot-camp-4-requires-windows-7 -or-later/
Boot Camp 4.0, OS X Lion: Frequently asked question
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4818
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_10.7.pdf
create a Windows support software (drivers) CD or USB storage media
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4407

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