Windows still won't load

I posted last night, thank you to those who viewed but probably was not specific enough for anyone to reply.
I have now attempted countless times to install Windows without success. I have disconnected all peripherals and pulled the plug for 30 seconds as suggested in other threads still to no avail. I printed the recommended pdf for the Boot Camp Assistant and follow the pertinent instructions but the end result is always the same. The sequence is-
Select 32 gig or less for partition
Insert Windows disc
Windows Set Up is loading files
Windows Set Up is starting Windows
I arrive at the Windows XP Professional Set Up Window and select c:<Boot Camp> Fat32
Win XP Prof Set UP examines disc
Win XP Prof Set Up Copying files to Windows installation folders
brief message regarding configuration and machine restarts
brief flashing cursor then message "press any key to boot from Windows disc" which does nothing
arrive back at Windows Set Up which starts loading files again.
The second time I arrive at the Win Prof Set Up window I select quit and get an error message saying Windows is not set up properly.
Strangely enough the last two attempts I have had I have not encountered the window where one selects the format options for the partition.
I might be really dense and am missing the obvious or I might just be really dense. If anyone can help I would really appreciate it as it would have been cheaper to buy a standalone Windows machine rather than waste the time I have invested thus far.

Thanks for your input.
Yes, each time I have attempted to install Windows I have used Boot Camp Assistant to delete the non working partition. I have torn what little hair I have left out yet had another attempt last night.
It's very strange as it appears to go through install, configure, everything yet I always come back to the original screen "Set up is installing files", when I opt to quit thinking Windows has installed, I get an error message in red saying Windows is not installed and quitting etc...
After switching off and restarting the partition icon shows up in the Finder window as various things. Some times it has been called BOOT CAMP today it is called NO NAME,
Thanks again, I'm about to give up and just go buy a Dell laptop

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