Windows 7 won't install

After countless attempts using a LEGAL copy of X Windows 7, my iMac (2007) gets stuck on the grey startup screen every time - flashing between the apple logo and the circle with the / through it.

I got an answer on the TMO forum. Thanks Dude!
Very simple actually.
When you are ready to install Windows 7 from boot camp assistant
install the windows 7 install disk.
click "install windows".
Hold down the option key.
Select the Windows 7 install disk.
Format your boot camp partition to NSF.
Install Windows 7.
Each time Windows 7 restarts hold the option key down. If you miss the auto restart and end up in OS10 the restart holding the option key down. If you end up with flashing between the apple logo and the circle with the / through it turn off the computer, the turn it back on holding the option key.
You only select the Windows 7 install disk the first time, after that you select the windows "hard drive".
That should do it.
Good luck.

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Hi CellarDwellr,
Thanks for your answer.
Although my install DVD does indeed bear the "OEM" mark, I don't think the "OEM" is the root of the problem, as the DVD installed perfectly on my iMac by means of Parallels Desktop 10. Furthermore, I made a perfect and smooth installation of Windows Vista (OEM DVD) on my iMac some years ago by means of Boot Camp (running Snow Leopard at that time).
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