Problems with formatting USB flash drive for boot camp. Help!

So how do I make the ISO for Boot Camp to install Windows 7 then? I've got everything else done right, except for this.

So I basically need to use a CD-R instead a USB? I'm lost. I've been using the link you sent me, and followed it to a T. The biggest thing is when you load up Boot Camp, I don't have all three options on the checklist. I only have two. Basically, with these three options:

-Create a Windows 7 or later installer disc

-Download the latest Windows support software from Apple

-Install Windows 7 or later version

I don't have the first option listed on mine. And in that article it states I need all three options, which I'm sure is what I need, since I've tried doing it with only the last two options, and Windows 7 never installed properly.

I will try what your saying. This particular Mac had the same Windows 7 on it once before, so I know it can handle it. I deleted the Windows partition because there were some corrupt files and I didn't know how to fix them. I'm trying to learn how to do everything on my own, as I'm sure you can tell lol. I'll give that a try and let you know how it goes.

Still not working right. I got the ISO to 3.22 GB though. This is what I've been doing, exactly:

-Pop in my Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

-Create the ISO, change out the extension from .cdr to .iso

-Format USB flash drive to the FAT32 file system, under Master Boot Record (I only make one partition in it)

-Open BCA, select the two options I have available.

-Follow the prompts and at one point, it tells me to insert my Windows DVD before it can continue, so I do that, while the flash drive is plugged up (it won't let me continue through unless I have the flash drive plugged up and the Windows 7 disc inserted).

-Installing Windows the correct way (Selecting the Boot Camp Partition, formatting it, and then applying the install).

Then here's what happens next- I Finish the installation, once the computer restarts, it turns blank and stays blank. It won't allow me to go through the set-up process.

This is why I'm completely lost. I follow the instructions as the computer tells me and the BCA support page tells me, yet I'm running into this issue?

How do I find out which one it is? I know its older. It is my husband's from before we got together almost 6 years ago... it doesnt say on the actual USB which one it is. Can I check it by viewing the info on it through the iMac by clicking it and select "more Info"?

This is what mine looks like, so I'm assuming it's the wrong kind of USB flash drive.

Just to let you know, I had an issue with the USB ports on the Windows side when I had it, and I could never get it fixed, and it caused many problems... Maybe my USB port/s are corrupt? Because it shows up on my desktop that it's plugged in, but I can't get any info like what you did with yours. And it is plugged in. This is becoming more and more stressful. I'm so sorry if your getting annoyed with me. The Mac was given to me by my parents, who are avid gamers, mostly MMORPGs and this computer was constantly on, and went through many power surges. So I'm not even sure if the computer is worth it, unless I get a pro to look at it.