Windows 8 installation on Macbook

How do i get to install windows 8 on my macbook pro through bootcamp? I have the software for windows 8 on my system, i have a flash drive and when i try to do the installation with boot camp, it formats the flash and comes up with an information that the " Bootable uSB could not be created", that an error occured while copying the windows installation file. What do i do, i need help asap..thanks

Hello there, Tonicost.
The following Knoweldge Base article offers up some great and practical information to properly setup Bootcamp on your MacBook:
Mac Basics: Using Windows on your Mac with Boot Camp
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1461
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.

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