error code 0x80004005 trying to burn a cd

The current version of iTunes will not work with disc burning, don't bother trying. If you're on windows, do this instead.

1) Open Windows Media Player

2) In the top left bar select Organize -> Manage Libraries -> Music

3) Select "Add" on the right hand side to add your iTunes music files to Windows Media Player, the address should be something like this: C:\Users\Username\Music\iTunes\iTunes Media\Music

4) Your iTunes music should now show up in your Windows Media Player library, you can now use the Windows Media Player burn system which is very easy and works perfectly.

5) Make wonderful CD gifts for your family and friends and proceed to jam our to your favorite holiday tunes 😀

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:

• 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)

I expect it will be fixed in the next release.

tt2

As Turing stated in his post, you need the October 2017 version of itunes (12.7.1), the current version (12.7.2) is glitched.

uninstall itunes 12.7.2

(try rebooting between the uninstall and reinstall?)

use his link to reinstall 12.7.1

my files were all still there, but backing up is always good insurance against loss.

turingtest2 Dec 27, 2017 11:45 AM in response to TamalitaTheGreat

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Dec 27, 2017 11:45 AM in response to TamalitaTheGreat

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:

• 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)

It's an Apple software problem, because I was able to burn CDs using Windows Media Player. When I tried with iTunes, it gave me the error message and only had approximately 3 of the CDs songs on the CD. All of the songs were on the discs when I used Windows Media Player to burn them.

Hi Donxy,

Sorry, but IT IS related to the latest iTunes upgrade.

I restored the previous version as suggested by turingtest2 and the burning of Cds now works again.

So please can Apple fix in the latest iTunes release.

Hi,

Yup I got same frustrating error & wasted heaps of discs.

So try using your “windows media player” instead, create a playlist, burn disc and you’re good to go as I also need discs for the car so I share you pain.

Good luck.

All fixed by going back to previous version of itunes. thanks. ty

I had this issue too. I found that choosing data disc worked, rather than audio cd.

Getitright2 wrote:

Can you please give the steps to this.

Uninstall iTunes from the programs (apps) and features control panel 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)

tt2

Windows Media Player may not read tracks in AAC format, which is what the iTunes Store sells. Rolling back to the 12.7.1.14 version of iTunes will take 5-10 minutes and keeps your library exactly the same. Some users have had success in 12.7.2.x setting the burn speed to 2x.

tt2

Follow tt2 suggestion is the best uninstall itunes and reinstall the lower one( uninstall itunes and reinstall by click on the link on his page) it works. I am now recording just like before

Uninstall itunes and click on tt2's post and reinstall it worked for me. No you won't lose anything.

iTunes 12.7.3.46 for Windows has been released which appears to burn CDs normally.

It can be downloaded from https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/.

tt2

Causes of Error 0x80004005

Corrupt download or incomplete installation of Windows Disc Image Burner software.

Corruption in Windows registry from a recent Windows Disc Image Burner-related software change (install or uninstall).

Virus or malware infection that has corrupted Windows system files or Windows Disc Image Burner-related program files.

Another program maliciously or mistakenly deleted Windows Disc Image Burner-related files.

Runtime Errors such as “Error 0x80004005” can be caused by a variety of factors, so it is important that you troubleshoot each of the possible causes to prevent it from recurring.

nothing to do with itunes