iTunes 12.7.2 CD Burning Issues

Yes, if you just uninstall the iTunes application from the programs and features control panel, then install 12.7.1.14 your library remains exactly the same. That said you really ought to maintain a backup. See Backup your iTunes for Windows library with SyncToy for my suggested approach.

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To save you hunting through the thread my suggested workaround is to uninstall iTunes then download and install one of the following as appropriate:

• iTunes 12.7.1.14 for Windows (32-bit) - iTunesSetup.exe (2017-10-30)
• iTunes 12.7.1.14 for Windows (64-bit) - iTunes64Setup.exe (2017-10-30)

Others have reported success limiting the burn speed to 1x or 2x. Use the right-click context menu to burn rather than the File menu.

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As noted in the thread there would appear to be a general issue burning from iTunes 12.7.2.x for Windows.

A workaround is to uninstall iTunes then download and install one of the following as appropriate directly from Apple’s secure servers:

• iTunes 12.7.1.14 for Windows (32-bit) - iTunesSetup.exe (2017-10-30)
• iTunes 12.7.1.14 for Windows (64-bit) - iTunes64Setup.exe (2017-10-30)

Probably takes 10-15 mins to implement.

You could also try burning at 1x or 2x speed which has worked for some, but doesn't address an issue some users have where the wrong playlist is burnt.

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There was a general issue burning CDs with iTunes 12.7.2.x for Windows at anything over 2x speed.

iTunes 12.7.3.46 for Windows appears to burn CDs normally at full speed and with mixed formats.

It can be downloaded from https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/. Some regional sites may supply an older version.

When burning or printing use the right-click context menu on the playlist in the sidebar. File > Burn Playlist to Disc still seems to be unreliable and may attempt to burn the wrong list.

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Exact same issue here. I just installed the new version 12.7.2 today on a Windows 10 PC and was still in the process of burning a massive playlist for use on my Xbox 360 (yes, still doing that as of now). Same situation as many of the others on here have mentioned. I wasted 6 perfect blank Sony CD-R discs that were part of a 50-set that I purchased from a wholesale store recently. What a complete waste of my time and money trying to figure out what I was doing wrong with trial and error before wasting 6 entire discs. Eventually I found this post and uninstalled version 12.7.2 and reinstalled 12.7.1 and picked up where I left off with no problems. I suggest anyone else do the same until iTunes fixes this nonsense glitch. They never really put a lot of effort into improving their CD burner function anyway.

Never thought of asking this until now. Does anyone else have the issue where iTunes will repeat the same set of checked songs while burning a playlist if you don't start burning the playlist from the beginning but are still burning enough songs on the playlist to burn multiple discs? I have always had this issue as long as I can remember and it drives me insane. I always have to cancel the disc burning after the 1st competed disc is ejected, uncheck the songs that were just burned, insert a new blank disc and pick up where I left off, and then repeat the same process all over again until the playlist is finished burning. iTunes only progresses the checked songs properly if I burn the playlist from beginning to end. And it's not my PC or Windows 10 because I had the same issue on my Windows 7 PC that was of a different brand with a different type of disc burner. The problem is iTunes.

Marcus1008 wrote:

Thanks for the sites to download the previous version - 12.71.

FileHippo.com had the 12.71 version which I installed after uninstalling the 12.72 version. I rebooted, then installed the 12.71 version and everything is back to usual and works fine now.

Was all your music still intact after the uninstall and downgrade? I got 25,000 songs I'm afraid of losing.

Turingtest2 hit the spot. Had no joy from apple so I uninstalled Itunes 12.7.2.58 didnt even try 12.7.2.60 went right back to install 12.7.1.14, stopped the auto update for Itunes, because you cant trust them to update with fully tested working components, now low and behold my burning issues resolved. APple should send out credits to all who lost discs and paid DRM fees.

Hello all,

I hope that this helps. I recently had this issue and I was able to resolve it using some information found in this article iTunes for Windows: If you have trouble burning a disc . Specifically there was one suggestion that the article made that was the difference, "

Make sure to select the correct disc format. To create a CD with any type of audio file that iTunes supports (MP3, AAC, AIFF, and so on), try selecting Data CD or DVD. If the playlist you’re trying to burn includes AAC files, make sure MP3 CD is not selected."

In summary change the disc format to Data CD or DVD, this apples to any audio format that iTunes supports, so any song that's playable in iTunes. Again, I hope this helps and please let me know if it does. Peace!

limespider911 wrote:

Where is the best place to find a copy of an acceptable...12.7x itunes dowmload?......i have a complete backup copy of my itunes on an external drive i made on 11/30/17...i just need a safe site..or method to get the downgrade....Ive heard mention of FILEHIPPO.COM..I would rather just find a reliable download then mess around with restore points and previous libraries....This question may of been answered before, sorry if i'm redundant.

thx mpj

See the iTunes installers section of Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates for download links, direct from Apple, and instructions on removing the current build. Install iTunes 12.7.1.14 for now.

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See the iTunes installers section of Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates for download links, direct from Apple, and instructions on removing the current build. Install iTunes 12.7.1.14 for now.

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Installing iTunes also installs Apple Application Support, Apple Mobile Device Support, Apple Software Update and Bonjour. Uninstalling iTunes doesn't automatically remove them, and depending on which version you choose to go back to all components need to be removed first. I haven't tested this personally but the reports from other users suggest that the CD burning issue is limited to iTunes for Windows 12.7.2.58 & 12.7.2.60 and that reverting 12.7.1.14 fixes it. Perhaps on this occasion you should try removing all Apple components, reboot, then reinstall the selected build. There is more in the Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates tip.

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In reply to your question franklg, the short answer is, 'I did it the long way', having never used Windows Media Player on my current PC before.

1) Open the Windows Media Player app, from the Start menu

2) Click on Organise --> Manage libraries --> Music.

3) If the location of your iTunes music is not shown in the Music Library Locations dialog, click Add to locate it. (My

iTunes music is in a folder called iTunesMedia/Music).

4) Click OK. The dialog closes and the WMP begins building a music library. Progress is shown in the bottom right

hand corner of the player.

5) Go and find something else to do for a while. The length of this interlude depends on the size of your music

collection.

6) When WMP has finished building your library, you can build your playlist. You can build the list on the Play tab

(which allows you to save it for future use), or directly onto the Burn tab if you just want to create your CD without

saving the list. I did the former. Build the list by dragging items, or by selecting them and using a right hand click to

add to the list.

7) On the Burn tab, press Start burn when you're ready. (If you've previously built the list on the Play tab, you have

the option to import it to the Burn list, which is what I did).

It's likely that there are other - potentially easier - ways of doing this, but the above worked for me and took about 25-30 minutes to achieve.

Waited patiently for 2 weeks for a fix from Apple, but it's obvious they're not in a rush to help us. So I finally got brave and did the uninstall. Re-installed 12.7.1.14 (The version that was working just fine before the update). Now everything back to normal. Can burn cds without error and playlists fit to disc. And my 180GB of music was still intact. No more iTunes updates for me. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Or for Apple, If it ain't broke, don't break it.

Okay, after a bit of waiting for Apple to fix this problem, I finally gave up on them and sequentially uninstalled iTunes, Apple Software Update, Apple Mobile Device Support, Bonjour, Apple Application Support 32-bit & 64-bit; then, installed the previous iTunes 64Setup as you stated. I am happy to say that everything worked beautifully! I have burned 4 CDs so far and it's working like a charm!! Thanks again your help.

burlfromboerne

I have just spoken with Apple Support in Australia and they are aware of the problem. There is not yet a fix for it but the fix will come through in an iTunes update (no timeframe given). Options include trying to burn a CD as a data CD (this worked for me - but please note it will automatically sort your play list by name of artist) or as a MP3 CD. You'll need to check if either of these CD formats will work in your CD player. Otherwise, use another CD burning software until the iTunes bug is fixed.