What does error 261 mean and why does iTunes backup fail in version 7.3?
I made a backup of my purchased music (all single items) in the previous version of iTunes for Windows. Now with version
7.3 for Windows I keep getting
error 261:
After inserting a blank CDRW, CDR, or DVD+RW (all previously without any problems in older iTunes versions) and selecting File -> Back Up to Disc, iTunes says: "Checking items for backup..." after which it shortly says: "Burning Disc... Initializing"
To abrubtly end with: The attempt to burn a disc failed. An unknown error occurred (261).
I used various burning options, including AUDIO and DATA CD, to no avail. The differences with my previous backup are:
- more tracks;
- complete albums;
- DRM free items (upgraded);
- audiobooks.
Although my main iPod contains the complete library (luckily it is small), I can use it for backup purposes, but after re-installing Windows and iTunes, my iPod would not be recognised and my data would be lost.
😟
Shuttle SB83G5 Windows XP Pro
After inserting a blank CDRW, CDR, or DVD+RW (all previously without any problems in older iTunes versions) and selecting File -> Back Up to Disc, iTunes says: "Checking items for backup..." after which it shortly says: "Burning Disc... Initializing"
To abrubtly end with: The attempt to burn a disc failed. An unknown error occurred (261).
I used various burning options, including AUDIO and DATA CD, to no avail. The differences with my previous backup are:
- more tracks;
- complete albums;
- DRM free items (upgraded);
- audiobooks.
Although my main iPod contains the complete library (luckily it is small), I can use it for backup purposes, but after re-installing Windows and iTunes, my iPod would not be recognised and my data would be lost.
😟
Shuttle SB83G5 Windows XP Pro
