Attempt to Burn Disc Failed Unknown Error (4450)

Attempt to Burn Disc Failed Unknown Error (4450) this is what i get whenever i try to burn a disc, help?

I've been having the exact same problem and it's really making me angery cause every CD I try and burn ends up with not even a full song on it and the computer ejects it with error4450 popping up on the screen any help would be greatly apreciated

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TS1436 The attempt to burn disc failed. An unknown error occured (4310)

Trying to burn audio CD for first time using new acer computer with windows 8, and get the following message:
"The attempt to burn disc failed. An unknown error occured (4310)"

same deal.
acer 4752, windows 8 x64, less than 1 year old.. used to burn CD's ok in iTunes but now gets error 4310.
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Greetings akite2high,
If you are having an issue with being unable to burn a CD using iTunes on your Windows computer, I would suggest that you troubleshoot using the steps in this article -
Can't burn a CD in iTunes for Windows - Apple Support
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Be well,
Brett L

"The attempt to burn disc failed."

Hi,
I have an older MBP, from July of the first year they were sold...2006? Can't remember. Anyway. I am running tiger still and everything is up to date. 10.4.11, iTunes 7.6 etc etc....
Anyway. My problem is, I can't get anything to burn!! Extended hardware test does not reveal any problems...
Here is what is happening..
I want to burn music so that I can play it in my car. I had a stack of 2 year old Sony CD-R's that I was using and they were perfectly, except I ran out of them. So I bought the same exact thing again...and iTunes spits out the cd and says "The attempt to burn disc failed. The burn failed because of a medium write error." Ok so I tried another disc. Same issue. Then I went and took one of my brothers 2 year old Sony CD-Rs and it worked perfectly. So I exchanged my new stack of cds for the same thing, same issue and returned them.
Since then I have burned a couple of movie DVDs on Sony DVD-Rs and they work fine. I have even burned data DVDs on Playo DVD-Rs.
This evening I purchased a stack of HP Music CD-Rs and guess what! My computer spit them out and said the same exact error message!!!
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Is it a Tiger issue?
It can't be hardware related because I have proven it can burn with no problem (just on older cds). Is it maybe a cd issue? Are newer cds somehow formated in a different way that will not work with my combination of hardware and software?
Maybe I should just spend the $300 and get an ipod adapter installed in my car...
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Reads DVD: Yes
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DVD-Write: -R, -RW, +R, +RW
Burn Underrun Protection CD: Yes
Burn Underrun Protection DVD: Yes
Write Strategies: CD-TAO, CD-SAO, DVD-DAO
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If your Optical drive is reading correctly then the report suggests that there is already data on that disc and it cannot be written to again. Needless to say, only a CD/RW can be burned to more than once. Your info suggests that it is definitely a CD-R.
Double click your disc mounted on the desktop and see if there is any data on it. If there is then you cannot burn to it again. (Not without burning the data in "Sessions."-- A CD-R can have multiple burns in different sessions, but it cannot write over the top of already existing data. You will need a CD/RW if you wish to be able to completely erase and write again. See how you go. Hope this helps.
It appears that your profiler is well able to SEE the CD-R, but you still might have CD Burn issues. Have you tried just burning data to a CD-R through the Finder to see if burns successfully..? If it does, then you should be able to burn audio through iTunes too. Make sure youre not trying to fit too much data on the disc too. That is a common error with people...
Make sure the discs you are using are completely blank.
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Ben.

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In my experience the problem is random. Sometimes I burn with no problem. This morning my first burn worked fine. Then I had 4 failures in a row. Tried changing nothing. Tried changing burn speed. Tried quitting itunes,etc. Nothing always works so I assume that my manipulations are having no effect even though eventually it works. I am now having a sucessful burn. Thank goodness that it does not ruin the blank but it seems to be increasing in frequency. I used to have the problem once and then could burn 4-5 successfully. Now I've had 3 successes our of 8-9 tries.
Why doesn't apple address this problem? I see hundreds of posts with the same problem. Many are archived. Some like this thread claim to answered. But the problem is that, in my experience, the problem comes and goes. Sometimes I have sucess without changing anything after a failure. Today I quit iTunes and when I started it up again it failed once and now its just finished a sucessful burn. I'm burning the same playlist each time of unprotected music but I notice no difference whether I'm burning purchased music, ripped music, downloaded music, aiff, aac, acc protected, mpeg or a mixture of same.
My sucessful burn was at 6X. Now I'm having a sucessful burn at maximum possible (6X takes too long!). Two in row!
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Attempt to burn a disc failed - unknown error 4260

I see there are lots of topics about not being able to burn CDs in iTunes but I can't find one with the exact same error message as mine - 4260. I've not had any problems before (I haven't tried to burn a CD for some months), but today I tried to burn a CD with purchased tracks from iTunes Store, and it seemed to have burned okay. Then when I played it in the car, the first 3 tracks were fine and then the rest were jumpy and had an awful background noise. Came home and found it wouldn't play properly in the computer (froze iTunes at track 4) or on my CD player. Tried again to burn to another disc, iTunes went through the motions, no problem, then said it was finalising the disc, then suddenly said it was cancelling the burn, and "Attempt to burn a disc failed. An unknown error [4260] occurred". Again the first three tracks play okay, but the rest do not. The first 11 tracks are from an album I only downloaded yesterday, they play from the library and are authorised to play on my computer, so that's not the problem.
I can't find a reference to this particular error on iTunes support base online or in this forum. If anyone can help I'd be very grateful but I realise that it's a big problem for a lot of people. I don't understand why it worked alright before but now doesn't. I upgraded to the latest version of iTunes recently (v.6.0.4.2), so perhaps that's the problem?
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-6330
iTunes 6.0.4.2
CD Driver 2.0.4.3
CD Driver DLL 2.0.3.2
LowerFilters: ASAPIW2K (6.0.2.0),
UpperFilters: InCDPass (4.3.14.1), incdrm (4.3.14.1), GEARAspiWDM (2.0.4.3),
Video Driver: NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Model 64/Model 64 Pro\RIVA TNT2 Model 64/Model 64 Pro
Found aspi32 running.
IDE\DiskIBM-DPTA-372050_______________________P76OA30A, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [1,0]
IDE\DiskST313032A______________________________3.09___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
SBP2\GENESYSLOGIC&1394_TOIDE&CmdSetId104D8&GenDisk, Bus Type IEEE 1394
USBSTOR\DiskHP_____psc_2210_______1.00, Bus Type USB
IDE\CdRomATAPIDVD_RW_8XMax______________________130D___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [1,0]
IDE\CdRomLGCD-ROM_CRD-8521B_____________________1.04___, 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.
F: ATAPI DVD RW 8XMax, Rev 130D
Audio CD in drive.
Found 22 songs on CD, playing time 75:39 on Audio CD.
Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Track 2, start time 04:26:60
Track 3, start time 08:06:35
Track 4, start time 12:29:15
Track 5, start time 14:48:47
Track 6, start time 18:31:10
Track 7, start time 21:31:12
Track 8, start time 23:43:07
Track 9, start time 26:55:27
Track 10, start time 29:40:62
Track 11, start time 32:54:35
Track 12, start time 35:06:00
Track 13, start time 38:08:42
Track 14, start time 41:35:50
Track 15, start time 44:56:25
Track 16, start time 48:27:45
Track 17, start time 52:18:55
Track 18, start time 56:08:45
Track 19, start time 59:15:15
Track 20, start time 62:38:27
Track 21, start time 66:04:40
Track 22, start time 70:58:45
Audio CD reading succeeded.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 16.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 16.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 16.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 16.
G: LG CD-ROM CRD-8521B, Rev 1.04
Drive is empty.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 4260(0x000010a4). It happened on drive F: ATAPI DVD RW 8XMax on CDR media at speed 24X.
Thanks for any help. Anyone from Apple out there??
Mal
AMD Athlon XP 2000+ Windows XP Pro
AMD Athlon XP 2000+ Windows XP Pro

In case anyone reads this, I managed to burn my CD by changing the speed of the burn in iTunes. It was set on Maximum possible and I noticed from the CD Diagnostic report (see previous article) that the speed of the drive was listed as 16, but the burn had failed at 24x, so I reduced it to 12 to be safe, and it worked. It plays okay in the car but I have noticed that when I restart the player, it doesn't seem to recognise the CD and ejects it so that I have to push it back in, and it then starts at track 1 again. Not sure if this is to do with the way it was burned, but at least its playing the tracks!
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CD Burn attemp failed unknown error 4880

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The attempt to burn disc failed. An unknown error occurred (4450).

Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (Build 2600)
iTunes 9.0.3.15
QuickTime 7.6.5
FairPlay 1.6.16
Apple Application Support 1.1.0
iPod Updater Library 9.0d11
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 2.6.0.32
Apple Mobile Device Driver not found.
Bonjour 1.0.6.2 (118.5)
iTunes Serial Number 208CDC9094D8E98D
Current user is an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2010-03-21 19:07:30.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
Video Display Information
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS
** External Plug-ins Information **
No external plug-ins installed.
iPodService 9.0.3.15 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 9.0.3.15 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 2.50.39.0 is currently running.
I've tried all the fixes I've found... including the one's here. Any advice?

I get the same message but the number is 4000. Ever since I upgraded to iTunes 7.5 I have been unable to burn CDs. Do you have a solution yet?

The attempt to burn disc failed. An unknown error occurred (4310).

This is a fairly brand new Windows 8 laptop with all hardware and most software out of the box. I did have Virtual Clone Drive installed, but I unistalled it to rule it out as a culprit.
Every time I try to burn a disk, it briefly says "Initializing..." then "Cancelling..." then the error in the subject. This happens at every speed (down to 4x), and regardless of audio or MP3 CD option chosen. Below are the diagnostics results.
P.S. I was able to successfully burn an audio CD from Windows Media Player at 24x (I think).
Please help!
Microsoft Windows 8 x64 Home Premium Edition (Build 9200)
Acer Aspire V5-571P
iTunes 11.1.3.8
QuickTime 7.7.4
FairPlay 2.5.16
Apple Application Support 2.3.6
iPod Updater Library 11.1f5
CD Driver 2.2.3.0
CD Driver DLL 2.1.3.1
Apple Mobile Device 7.0.0.117
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 00CXXXXXXXXXX58
Current user is not an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2013-12-29 21:08:21.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is supported.
Core Media is supported.
**** External Plug-ins Information ****
No external plug-ins installed.
Genius ID: aa9b92XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXf7c05d85c
iPodService 11.1.3.8 (x64) is currently running.
iTunesHelper 11.1.3.8 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.3.0.0 is currently running.
**** CD/DVD Drive Tests ****
LowerFilters: UBHelper (2.0.0.14),
UpperFilters: NTIDrvr (1.0.0.10), GEARAspiWDM (2.2.3.0),
D:   HL-DT-ST DVDRAM, Rev
Audio CD in drive.
Found 16 songs on CD, playing time 27:35 on Audio CD.
Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Track 2, start time 00:44:72
Track 3, start time 02:43:63
Track 4, start time 04:00:68
Track 5, start time 05:39:62
Track 6, start time 08:03:65
Track 7, start time 10:09:68
Track 8, start time 12:29:18
Track 9, start time 14:28:73
Track 10, start time 15:32:42
Track 11, start time 17:16:09
Track 12, start time 18:53:09
Track 13, start time 19:32:32
Track 14, start time 21:22:06
Track 15, start time 23:42:29
Track 16, start time 26:02:18
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 4310(0x000010d6). It happened on drive D:   HL-DT-ST DVDRAM on CDR media at speed 24X.

This is a fairly brand new Windows 8 laptop with all hardware and most software out of the box. I did have Virtual Clone Drive installed, but I unistalled it to rule it out as a culprit.
Every time I try to burn a disk, it briefly says "Initializing..." then "Cancelling..." then the error in the subject. This happens at every speed (down to 4x), and regardless of audio or MP3 CD option chosen. Below are the diagnostics results.
P.S. I was able to successfully burn an audio CD from Windows Media Player at 24x (I think).
Please help!
Microsoft Windows 8 x64 Home Premium Edition (Build 9200)
Acer Aspire V5-571P
iTunes 11.1.3.8
QuickTime 7.7.4
FairPlay 2.5.16
Apple Application Support 2.3.6
iPod Updater Library 11.1f5
CD Driver 2.2.3.0
CD Driver DLL 2.1.3.1
Apple Mobile Device 7.0.0.117
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 00CXXXXXXXXXX58
Current user is not an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2013-12-29 21:08:21.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is supported.
Core Media is supported.
**** External Plug-ins Information ****
No external plug-ins installed.
Genius ID: aa9b92XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXf7c05d85c
iPodService 11.1.3.8 (x64) is currently running.
iTunesHelper 11.1.3.8 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.3.0.0 is currently running.
**** CD/DVD Drive Tests ****
LowerFilters: UBHelper (2.0.0.14),
UpperFilters: NTIDrvr (1.0.0.10), GEARAspiWDM (2.2.3.0),
D:   HL-DT-ST DVDRAM, Rev
Audio CD in drive.
Found 16 songs on CD, playing time 27:35 on Audio CD.
Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Track 2, start time 00:44:72
Track 3, start time 02:43:63
Track 4, start time 04:00:68
Track 5, start time 05:39:62
Track 6, start time 08:03:65
Track 7, start time 10:09:68
Track 8, start time 12:29:18
Track 9, start time 14:28:73
Track 10, start time 15:32:42
Track 11, start time 17:16:09
Track 12, start time 18:53:09
Track 13, start time 19:32:32
Track 14, start time 21:22:06
Track 15, start time 23:42:29
Track 16, start time 26:02:18
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 4310(0x000010d6). It happened on drive D:   HL-DT-ST DVDRAM on CDR media at speed 24X.

Attempt to burn disc failed 4251

what is that?

could you post your DVD/CD diagnostics for us Cadolux?
in iTunes, go "help > run diagnostics", select DVD/CD diagnostics, and paste the complete results into a reply.

Attempt to burn disk failed error 4261

Never had a problem burning disks. Just downloaded a new cd from itunes, and when I try to burn it onto a disk, part way through the burn I get a message "canceling disk burn" then an error message pops on "Attempt to burn disk failed, unknown error 4261". This has happened 4 times, and I am only allowed 7 burns on this new cd.
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

CD Diagnostics posted below. Please advise. Thanks.
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Dell Inc. Dell DV051
iTunes 6.0.2.23
CD Driver 2.0.4.3
CD Driver DLL 2.0.3.2
LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0), drvmcdb (1.0.0.1), sscdbhk5 (1.0.0.1), Cdr4_xp (7.0.0.162),
UpperFilters: Cdralw2k (7.0.0.162), pwd_2k (7.0.0.162), GEARAspiWDM (2.0.4.3),
Video Driver: Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family\Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset
IDE\DiskST3160828AS____________________________8.03___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomHL-DT-STDVD+-RW_GWA4164B_______________D108___, 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 GWA4164B, Rev D108
Audio CD in drive.
Found 11 songs on CD, playing time 64:37 on Audio CD.
Track 1, start time 00:02:32
Track 2, start time 05:15:10
Track 3, start time 12:43:37
Track 4, start time 17:42:52
Track 5, start time 26:47:65
Track 6, start time 29:53:15
Track 7, start time 36:04:72
Track 8, start time 41:36:10
Track 9, start time 42:24:25
Track 10, start time 48:12:12
Track 11, start time 53:05:35
Audio CD reading succeeded.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 8 10 16 40 48.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 8.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 8.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 8.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 4261(0x000010a5). It happened on drive D: HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4164B on CDR media at speed 16X.

Attempt to Burn Disc Failed Unknown Error (4450)

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