Can't burn CD's from iTunes

I went to preferences and didn't see write CD tex

It's not in preferences.
After you select Burn, you will see it in the window.

I can burn a disc because my error says "there is no disc recording software found"

Do you mean you cannot burn a disc?
Have a go through document -> http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3299

I'm having the same issue... very frustrating! Hope we fet an answer soon!!

Here are my system details:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (Build 2600)
Dell Inc. Vostro 1500
iTunes 10.0.0.68
QuickTime 7.6.7
FairPlay 1.9.16
Apple Application Support 1.3.2
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 3.2.0.47
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.49.0.0
Bonjour 2.0.2.0 (214.3)
Gracenote SDK 1.7.1.420
Gracenote MusicID 1.7.1.78
Gracenote Submit 1.7.1.106

iTunes Serial Number E670D7DDD9F19D74

Current user is an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2010-09-30 12:12:08.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is not supported.

Video Display Information

NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS


** External Plug-ins Information **

No external plug-ins installed.

iPodService 10.0.0.68 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 10.0.0.68 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.2.0.0 is currently running.

** CD/DVD Drive Tests **

LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0), DRVMCDB (1.0.0.1), DLACDBHM (1.0.0.1),
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.2.0.1),

D: TSSTcorp DVD+-RW TS-L632H, Rev D200
Audio CD in drive.
Found 14 songs on CD, playing time 39:17 on Audio CD.
Track 1, start time 00:02:32
Track 2, start time 01:09:25
Track 3, start time 05:31:65
Track 4, start time 07:45:50
Track 5, start time 09:06:37
Track 6, start time 11:24:45
Track 7, start time 14:56:35
Track 8, start time 17:27:02
Track 9, start time 19:47:17
Track 10, start time 22:25:40
Track 11, start time 25:50:22
Track 12, start time 28:13:50
Track 13, start time 32:00:12
Track 14, start time 35:54:20
Audio CD reading succeeded.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 24.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 24.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 24.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 24.

Writing CD text is turned on in the preferences. If you’re having problems burning CDs, try turning this preference off.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 2131(0x00000853). It happened on drive D: TSSTcorp DVD+-RW TS-L632H on CDR media at speed 0X.

Hey Chris. I went to preferences and didn't see write CD text. Where is that? I can burn a disc because my error says "there is no disc recording software found" i tried to reinstall it and fix the errors but to no avail.

Does anyone know how to fix this?

Have been able to download to cd since the beginning of itunes. Can't help but think this is an itunes issue on the latest update since I can download from other programs just not itunes. Will we be getting any help from them on this issue? Getting tired of throwing out partially downloaded cd's.

Same issue here.........mine will go right along, and get an error near the end of the process... it'll burn 11 of 16 tracks for example.....So incredibly frustrating -- its time for some real help on the issue.

I'll try to burn a cd to listen to in the car & it will say that it won't burn unless the track is MP3. Most of my music is bought from the iTunes store, Amazon MP3 downloads or from cd's i've imported. I am very frustrated as only a couple (may 2-3) songs will be burned out of an entire music playlist.... any ideas????????

I'll try to burn a cd to listen to in the car & it will say that it won't burn unless the track is MP3

Because you are selecting to burn an MP3 CD.
If you want to burn an MP3 CD, the tracks must already be MP3 format.

In iTunes 10.x, Apple REMOVED the "Burn CD" icon.

To burn a CD:
1. Highlight a playlist
2. Goto: File, Burn playlist to CD, wait/done!

Problems are:

1. You MUST use a playlist to burn to CD!
- You can not just highlight a file then burn to CD.

2. You MUST create a playlist for compilations that you'd like to burn to CD for this work!

3. There's NO meter or musical chime to alert the person of the burning process esp. when it ends! Apple REMOVED it, too!

Yes, it's pretty Frickin' STUPID of Apple to remove the "Burn CD" icon! It's because the company "***-u-me-s" that people do NOT burn CDs anymore, which is Obviously Frickin' WRONG!!

Apple has done and still doing STUPID things whenever it updates iTunes! The company has literally become another Microsoft!

Hi,

Ok, so i've read all the post on here regarding not being able to burn cd's from itunes and have troubleshooted the way that everyone has said. I keep encountering the same issue.

I go to burn a playlist or whatever and when the burn box comes up, beside the device type it says "no disc recgonizable disc drives".
I went through the troubleshooting page on itunes and apple.com and nothing seems to be working. Am I doing something wrong, or do I need to get another disc drive?
I'm just at my wits end about this because it recognizes the drive when I want to upload a cd but when I want to burn it, it doesn't recognize it, so i am very confused.....and furstruated.

Ok...I struggled to get answers for this problem...and guess what...*Got the solution...Eureka*

When you press BURN Tab...you get a POP up with the following, the reason why the Cds do not burn is due to the speed...select the right speed and they will burn ( in my case it was 2x for SONY CD-R 700MB)

1. CD Burner : Matshita DVD-R UJ-846

2. *Preferred Speed* : *Select 2x - This is the reason why the CDs are thrown out as incomplete burn outs...my Layman answer is that all these CDs have different speeds and the average speeds are between 1-4, I selected speed 2x....and wow...it worked, no problems whatsoever.**


3. Disc Format : Select Audio CD
Gap Between Songs - I choose None...you can try different timings
Include CD Text - Ticked

Click the Burn Tab

Good Luck and hopefully it works

I have the same problem with a Samsung DVD/CD drive. I can not burn CD's. I've checked and changed the Windows Registry settings (ie. GEARAspi...), I've played with the speed settings int he Burn CD dialogue box --- and nothing happens.

I can rip CD tracks into iTunes and I can burn CD's in another application (Nero8).

I've updated the DVD drivers and firmware. I've deleted the DVD drive and reinstalled.

None of this has worked. iTunes is clearly having problem. ANY SUGGESTIONS???

Thanks.

Add'l info on my post -- iTunes Diagnostics:


Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (Build 2600)
. .
iTunes 10.1.0.56
QuickTime 7.6.8
FairPlay 1.10.14
Apple Application Support 1.4.1
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 3.3.0.69
Apple Mobile Device Driver not found.
Bonjour 2.0.4.0 (214.3)
Gracenote SDK 1.8.2.457
Gracenote MusicID 1.8.2.89
Gracenote Submit 1.8.2.123
Gracenote DSP 1.8.2.34

iTunes Serial Number 6B776ACA9CC7E880

Current user is an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2010-11-22 10:20:53.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is not supported.
Core Media is supported.

Video Display Information

NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512


** External Plug-ins Information **

No external plug-ins installed.

iPodService 10.1.0.56 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 10.1.0.56 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.3.0.0 is currently running.

** CD/DVD Drive Tests **

No drivers in LowerFilters.
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.2.0.1),

E: TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S223C, Rev SB01
Audio CD in drive.
Found 12 songs on CD, playing time 53:48 on Audio CD.
Track 1, start time 00:02:32
Track 2, start time 04:36:02
Track 3, start time 07:58:70
Track 4, start time 12:27:32
Track 5, start time 16:51:22
Track 6, start time 20:40:15
Track 7, start time 27:26:37
Track 8, start time 31:06:32
Track 9, start time 34:58:05
Track 10, start time 40:54:35
Track 11, start time 44:11:50
Track 12, start time 47:38:02
Audio CD reading succeeded.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 8 16 24 32 40 48.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 8.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 8.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 8.

Writing CD text is turned on in the preferences. If you’re having problems burning CDs, try turning this preference off.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 4000(0x00000fa0). It happened on drive E: TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S223C on CDR media at speed 16X.

I can't see the "burn playlist to disc" in the File menu, neither have the "burn tap" in the preferences. I got the message that I had inserted a blanc disc and that I need to select a playlist to burn a disc, but I can't find how to do it? Please help!! I have windows 7 and itunes 10 version

I just did that. I can't see the "burn playlist to cd" in the file menu. I do not have the option!. It is confusing because I got the message of inserting a blanc disc and the instructions you just sent me!!

I can't see the "burn playlist to cd" in the file menu

You have to select a playlist with songs in it on the left side of iTunes in order to see Burn playlist to disc.
You cannot select Music under Library.