Windows 8 installation freezes on reboot

I downloaded bootcamp today and went through it until I got to the part where I partitioned half of my memory to Windows. I then inserted a new Windows 8 disc and it downloaded the partition to it then rebooted the computer. Once it rebooted it began the steps leading up to instillation. I gave it my key that went along with my windows disc and I choose the custom set up. There were not partitions that would allow me to instal Windows onto, though I could see the patition of 148gigabytes set aside for it. So, I powered down the iMac as I planned to take it to a friend who was more knowledgeable on stuff like this. However, I read that the problem I had with not being able to select the partition I set aside for windows to download onto was not uncommon and would most likely require me to do some formatting. So, I turned back on the computer and it goes straight to a black screen with a blue windows logo in the center. It did this on the first reboot, however it will not get off this screen. There is no way to eject the windows 8 disc, keyboard commands not working, and nothing I can do on start up to keep it from going to this screen, nor does it ever move past this screen. i am running Snow Lepord right now, I am not sure what OS that is. So, if anyone has any idea about how to help me fix my screw up it would be much appreciated, my first priority is just getting the computer to go back to running like before I put in the windows disc, however I would still like to get windows running. I am not very computer savvy at all so I have tried to explain everything as best as possible, but if you have other questions about my problem I will do my best to answer, thank you in advance.

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
You have a mess on your computer. First of all, Boot Camp isn't compatible with Windows 8, so you shouldn't do it.
To start into OS X, press X key after the startup sound, so you should see the Apple logo. Then, open Boot Camp Assistant and delete the Boot Camp volume.
With Snow Leopard, you can install Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. Windows 8 support will be probably released only for OS X Mountain Lion

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