"iTunes was not properly installed. if you wish to import or burn CDs you need to reinstall iTunes."

Question

I have recieved this messaged after uninstalling and reinstalling itunes 3 times.
I have rebooted my laptop over 100 times playing with all the things i needed to do.
Here is a list of things I have done... NONE solved the problem of me burning CDS.
I had ZERO problems burning cds, I did it regularly, but since i dl the new itunes, it totally messed up everything.
I cannot even burn on Windows Media player however when I check in Admin control panel it states the device is working properly.
I have....
...done this http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3299 ALL OF IT! including taking away upper filters, adding GEAR filters, REMOVING ALL Gear documentation and then reinstalling it.
...done every single option that is here http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2372 ...
( I apologize if I am repeating myself. I've been at this for 5 hours straight)
.....done http://www.gearsoftware.com/wiki/index.php?title=DRIVERS:_Windows_-_Updating%2C_ removing%2C_64_bit_versions%2C_etc
...done... I cant remember what else but I've probably done it all...
Here is my diagnostic from itunes
Microsoft Windows Vista x64 x64 Home Premium Edition Service Pack 1 (Build 6001)
Gateway M-6846
iTunes 11.0.5.5
QuickTime 7.7.2
FairPlay 2.4.14
Apple Application Support 2.3.4
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
CD Driver Not Available
CD Driver DLL 2.1.3.1
Apple Mobile Device 6.1.0.13
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.64.0.0
Bonjour 3.0.0.10 (333.10)
Gracenote SDK 1.9.6.502
Gracenote MusicID 1.9.6.115
Gracenote Submit 1.9.6.143
Gracenote DSP 1.9.6.45
iTunes Serial Number 0037BF40094E6388
Current user is not an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2013-09-05 22:11:05.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is not supported.
Core Media is supported.
Video Display Information
Intel Corporation, Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
Intel Corporation, Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
**** External Plug-ins Information ****
No external plug-ins installed.
**** Network Connectivity Tests ****
Network Adapter Information
Adapter Name: {D9144DA2-6F49-49B6-BB1E-D41D78D9C8A4}
Description:        Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
IP Address:         192.168.0.11
Subnet Mask:    255.255.255.0
Default Gateway:            192.168.0.1
DHCP Enabled:  Yes
DHCP Server:     192.168.0.1
Lease Obtained:               Thu Sep 05 21:03:57 2013
Lease Expires:   Thu Sep 12 21:03:57 2013
DNS Servers:      64.71.255.204
                                64.71.255.198
Adapter Name: {F1970DC5-06FC-4A6D-AA9F-8343BE38191F}
Description:        Realtek RTL8101 Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)
IP Address:         0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask:    0.0.0.0
Default Gateway:            0.0.0.0
DHCP Enabled:  Yes
DHCP Server:    
Lease Obtained:               Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969
Lease Expires:   Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969
DNS Servers:     
Active Connection:          LAN Connection
Connected:        Yes
Online:                 Yes
Using Modem:  No
Using LAN:          Yes
Using Proxy:       No
Firewall Information
Windows Firewall is on.
iTunes is NOT enabled in Windows Firewall.
Connection attempt to Apple web site was successful.
Connection attempt to browsing iTunes Store was successful.
Connection attempt to purchasing from iTunes Store was successful.
Connection attempt to iPhone activation server was successful.
Connection attempt to firmware update server was successful.
Connection attempt to Gracenote server was successful.
Last successful iTunes Store access was 2013-09-05 22:08:00.
**** CD/DVD Drive Tests ****
No drivers in LowerFilters.
No drivers in UpperFilters.
Failed loading CD / DVD drives, error -43. Try doing a repair install on iTunes from the “Add or Remove Programs” control panel.
Force Optical Power Calibration before burn is turned on in the preferences.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 4251(0x0000109b). It happened on drive E: Optiarc DVD RW AD-7563A on CDRW media at speed 10X.
Failed loading CD / DVD drives, error -43. Try doing a repair install on iTunes from the “Add or Remove Programs” control panel.
Force Optical Power Calibration before burn is turned on in the preferences.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 4251(0x0000109b). It happened on drive E: Optiarc DVD RW AD-7563A on CDRW media at speed 10X.
**** Device Connectivity Tests ****
iPodService 11.0.5.5 (x64) is currently running.
iTunesHelper 11.0.5.5 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.3.0.0 is currently running.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2830.  Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2831.  Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2832.  Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2834.  Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2835.  Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 2836.  Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 283A.  Device is working properly.
No FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controller found.
Most Recent Devices Not Currently Connected:
iPod touch (5th generation) running firmware version 6.1.3
Serial Number:  CCQL5E9GF4JW
iPhone 4S running firmware version 5.0.1
Serial Number:  C36GQKB5DT9Y
**** Device Sync Tests ****
No iPod, iPhone, or iPad found.
Thank you in advance for your help!!!!!

Answer 1

I had a very similar problem, error 4251.  (look in your log you will see that error)  Since I finally fixed my problem, I thought I would see if I can help someone else.
What I found is that I lost burn ability in both iTunes AND Windows.  Like you did.  I did some digging and found that this wasn't hardware related at all.  In fact, this boils down to a registry key getting messed up.  (sigh) Yeah.  It causes the system to get a bad 'handle'.
OK, here's what to try.  Go to this Microsoft KB article.  Scroll down and find the *manual* instructions for Vista.  Delete the registry key that it specifies.  Reboot. Now verify that you can burn in Windows.  (If you have a RW disc, do a disc erase, or just try and burn from Windows Media Player.)  If that is working now,  you're on the right track.
Now the issue is that iTunes will still be broken.  Go and install the latest Gear driver.  (I know you may have done it, but do it again.)  Now follow the intructions in this Apple KB article to verify the "GEARAspiWDM" info is back there in the registry.  Now reboot.  Try and burn in iTunes. 
I hope this helps.