Attempt to burn cd = unknown error 4450

Using fairly new laptop and have been previously able to burn cds from iTunes, but now it cancels writing of first song and tells me "unknown error 4450".
Is this an iTunes error, or my computer? I did the diagnostic test and it showed no problems, and I can import songs from written cds. What can I do?
Thanks in advance for help/suggestions.

Hello rcrown01,
The following articles can help get iTunes back to burning.
Can't burn a CD in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1436
iTunes for Windows: Additional troubleshooting tips for burning issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1374
Cheers,
Allen

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