Windows support software could not be saved to the selected folder?

Hi all
I am trying to install windows 7 using bootcamp on my I5 Mac mini but every time bootcamp moves on to downloading the windows support files i get the error "Windows support software could not be saved to the selcted folder" my usb drive is an 8Gb model and has been formatted by the mac mini using FAT.
I'm really pulling my hair out with this so any help would be much appreciated!

Finally resolved the issue, i just get persisting with the windows support software download and after 20 attempts it worked!

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