Backing up Itunes Library to Disc Problem.  Help!!

Whenever I try to back up my library to a disc, Itunes says "please insert a blank disc." I've inserted 10 blank disc (just purchased) and Itunes says the disc is not blank. However, when I put the same disc in another computer it list it as a blank disc. Please help!! Thanks in advance. Rod
Dell XPS 1210   Windows XP  

Have a look at this article in the Apple Knowledge Base, in particular the bottom section Inability to use CDs and let us know if it helps you resolve your problem.

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