Windows 8.1 wont install to bootcamp drive ?

got to screen when installing windows 8.1 to choose drive to install to & it says cant install to this drive (bootcamp) ive got macbook pro retina mid 2012 with 500 gb ssd & split drive 250 each for use with mac/windows, any idea why it says this ?

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the iMac i trust.
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b.

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Thanks , i have reposted my question, shame you could not answer it or direct me to an answer
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