XP Install can't see Bootcamp Partition

I've created a 32GB partition in Bootcamp and started the Windows install, I get to the step where I have to choose a partition and all I see is a single drive.

I've retried the install process, and I've erased the partition and created a new one and started again... all with the same outcome.

I have only just recently gotten rid of a working Windows partition because I wanted a fresh install. I don't see why it isn't working this time. So now I've got plenty of backup files and no where to use them.

Any help/tips would be greatly appreciated.

 

Ahh, thank you! Finally a reason that makes sense.

Ok, well my mate has an XP Home SP2 disc that came with his laptop that he never used, so I'll give that a try and report back here.

I did have it running a while back, but obviously the XP disc that I have at home right now isn't the same one I used when I first got my Macbook.

Cheers.

EDIT: The other XP install worked fine. Must of been the SATA issue.