I get an error every time I try to burn a CD. 😟 It's very annoying. I have repaired iTunes a couple times and that seems to help for a couple of CD's. Why is this happening?
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Hewlett-Packard Pavilion ZV6100 (EC373UA#ABA)
iTunes 6.0.4.2
CD Driver 2.0.4.3
CD Driver DLL 2.0.3.2
LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0),
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.4.3),
Video Driver: ATI MOBILITY RADEON Xpress 200 Series\ATI MOBILITY RADEON Xpress 200 Series
Found aspi32 running.
IDE\DiskST9100822A
_____________________________3.02___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomHL-DT-ST
DVD-RW_GWA-4082N_______________CC15___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
If you have multiple drives on the same IDE or SCSI bus, these drives may interfere with each other.
Some computers need an update to the ATA or IDE bus driver, or Intel chipset. If iTunes has problems recognizing CDs or hanging or crashing while importing or burning CDs, check the support site for the manufacturer of your computer or motherboard.
Current user is administrator.
D: HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GWA-4082N, Rev CC15
Audio CD in drive.
Found 16 songs on CD, playing time 66:36 on Audio CD.
Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Track 2, start time 02:55:17
Track 3, start time 06:33:57
Track 4, start time 10:38:13
Track 5, start time 14:33:37
Track 6, start time 18:27:73
Track 7, start time 22:47:55
Track 8, start time 27:35:22
Track 9, start time 31:30:34
Track 10, start time 33:00:45
Track 11, start time 37:57:42
Track 12, start time 42:49:07
Track 13, start time 47:32:08
Track 14, start time 51:47:59
Track 15, start time 55:54:59
Track 16, start time 62:49:32
Audio CD reading succeeded.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 10 16 24.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 10.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 10.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 10.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code -128(0xffffff80). It happened on drive D: HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GWA-4082N on -128(0xffffff80) media at speed 0X.
Hi. I'm experiencing the same problem as Corey - basically, iTunes keeps rejecting my CDR disc just towards the end of burning an Audio CD with a playlist of around 10, 14 or 16 standard size tracks with the message 'The attempt to burn a disc failed. An unknown error occurred (4450)’. I've tried everything I can think of, including: updating iTunes to the very latest version; re-installing iTunes several times; changing the brand of CDR disc used; updating Windows XP with the latest patches/downloads; and creating a new playlist with a mix of similar tracks (to avoid the 'can't burn the same play list more than seven times' rule). However, I'm not sure how I update my laptop's CD drive drivers (it's a DVD R/RW drive which, until recently, was burning the playlists fine until this problem suddenly started). The songs I'm trying to burn onto disc are a mixture of tracks purchased from iTunes and ripped from original CDs. I honestly don't know what the problem is - any ideas? I’ve already gone through 10 CDR discs, so any help would be appreciated!
A few things have been kindly recommended to me, for example reducing the write/burn speed, and doing a CD diagnostic to check that the latest drivers are installed for your particular make of drive. Also, maybe try tapping ‘error 4220’ into Google, to see if anything comes up (quite a lot of useful information came up when I did this for the error message I’ve been getting). I’ve yet to try these things myself, but I will report back when I have. In the meantime, does anyone else have any ideas/suggestions? As I’ve mentioned, the playlists I’m attempting to burn are a mix of tracks bought from iTunes, and tracks ripped from original CDs - is it possible that one of the tracks comes from a heavily copyrighted CD (that allows you to rip, but not burn as an Audio CD mix)?
By the way, it seems a few people are having this problem - you've probably noticed that a similar thread is currently showing on the page 1 of this forum.
Hello Corey, Im still not exactly sure what is causing it, but after looking into it alittle bit, I did find afew updates on the HP site (USA) that might help in your case. Keep in mind this search I did was on the US hp.com site for the series of laptop you have not the exact model but seems theres a issue where sometimes the system reports the drive as a "Non system disc" to windows and applications. its a firmware update so you will have to go there to download and follow there instructions on installing it
If you have already installed this or it doesn't fix your issue you may want to try completly uninstalling iTunes AND quicktime, then installing them both back on your PC with any Norton products, Antivirus or security software turned off or disabled. alot of times this programs cause conflicts. ALso look in your event viewer to see if you can find some helpful info on whats causing the errors. goto control panel>Administrative Tools> Event viewer and look at your application logs and system logs. anything with a red X or yellow triangle look at
Hi - it appears that reducing the write/burn speed to 8x from 'maximum possible' has sorted the problem I was experiencing with burning my playlists, so it might be worth you giving this a try - good luck with it.
In iTunes, go to 'Edit', 'Preferences', 'Advanced', 'Burning' and then click on the drop-down box next to 'Preferred Speed' - this is where you will find the option to reduce the speed from 'Maximum Possible' to something else, like '8x'.
