Burning problem/error

I checked the other post on this topic, but it sure didn't fix my problem.
I keep getting this error during the burning process:
The recording device reported the media error: Power calibration area error. (0x73, 0x03.)
I changed the media from avi to mov and tried a few different thnigs in iDVD like changing the backround. But to no avail. What can I do??
Thanks
Steven

Power calibration is when your DVD drive tries a test burn on the DVD to make sure the laser power is right and it is burning OK......this happens on a part of the disk your computer and DVD player otherwise never use.
Try cleaning your drive, could be a dirty laser lens.
Also (hope not though) could be a failing superdrive.

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Error 4261 - burning problems

Hello,
I've been burning CDs with iTunes for years without any problem. As of about 2 weeks ago, I started receiving 4261 errors almost every time I attempt to burn a CD. At the advice of some similar posts, I have slowed down the burn speed to 1x amd totally uninstalled and re-installed iTunes. Neither has worked.
In addition, no new software or hardware has been added in this time.
One thing that was changed at around the time the error started occurring was a setting within iTunes for where my music was located (I changed it from the default to a separate heard drive that I have.) But thinking that the problem may be related to that, I changed it back to the way it was and the error is still occurring.
In addition, there are 2 cd burners on my computer, but that has been the case for as long as I've had it (2 + years), and has never been a problem.
My cd burner diagnostics are below:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD KM266-8235
iTunes 6.0.3.5
CD Driver 2.0.4.3
CD Driver DLL 2.0.3.2
LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0),
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.4.3),
Video Driver: RADEON 9700 PRO\RADEON 9700 PRO
Found aspi32 running.
IDE\DiskMaxtor6Y080L0_________________________YAR41BW0, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [1,0]
IDE\DiskWDCWD800BB-00CAA1_____________________17.07W17, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomATAPICD-RW_52XMax______________________160D___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomHL-DT-STDVDRAM_GSA-4081B_______________A100___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [1,0]
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: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4081B, Rev A100
Audio CD in drive.
Found 12 songs on CD, playing time 41:42 on Audio CD.
Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Track 2, start time 03:37:02
Track 3, start time 07:16:07
Track 4, start time 10:34:32
Track 5, start time 13:42:65
Track 6, start time 17:41:37
Track 7, start time 21:19:37
Track 8, start time 23:58:60
Track 9, start time 27:19:42
Track 10, start time 31:15:20
Track 11, start time 35:14:57
Track 12, start time 38:49:72
Audio CD reading succeeded.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 4 8 16 24.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 4.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 4.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 4.
G: ATAPI CD-RW 52XMax, Rev 160D
Drive is empty.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 4261(0x000010a5). It happened on drive F: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4081B on CDR media at speed 4X.
Thanks in advance.
Bryon
AMD Athlon, 256MB RAM Windows XP

After doing some additional digging around, it turned out that the problem was with my cd burners, and not with iTunes or other config settings. I purchased a new burner and everything works fine.
Bryon

Burning disc error

i have tried updating drivers and windows (xp sp2), reduced writing speed to 8x, udpated itunes, using cd-r and i STILL get an unknown disc error occurred-cannot be burned. here are diagnostics
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Sony Corporation PCG-K35(UC)
iTunes 7.1.1.5
CD Driver 2.0.6.1
CD Driver DLL 2.0.6.2
LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0), Cdr4_xp (6.1.1.48),
UpperFilters: Cdralw2k (6.1.1.48), pwd_2k (6.1.1.48), GEARAspiWDM (2.0.6.1),
Found aspi32 running.
Current user is an administrator.
Video Display Information:
RADEON IGP 345M
ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9200
Connected Device Information:
DiskDrive, photosmart printer card reader (HPH11), Bus Type USB
DiskDrive, MemoryStick or MemoryStickPro Device, Bus Type SSA
DiskDrive, TOSHIBA MK8025GAS, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
CDROM, SONY DVD RW DW-D56A, 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.
E: SONY DVD RW DW-D56A, Rev PFS3
Audio CD in drive.
Found 15 songs on CD, playing time 58:28 on Audio CD.
Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Track 2, start time 04:38:20
Track 3, start time 08:40:40
Track 4, start time 12:30:63
Track 5, start time 16:19:25
Track 6, start time 20:16:08
Track 7, start time 24:28:00
Track 8, start time 27:49:71
Track 9, start time 31:58:43
Track 10, start time 35:59:36
Track 11, start time 39:54:44
Track 12, start time 43:31:33
Track 13, start time 47:20:59
Track 14, start time 50:42:43
Track 15, start time 54:29:64
Audio CD reading succeeded.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 4 10 12 16 20 24.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 4.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 4.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 4.
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: SONY DVD RW DW-D56A on CDR media at speed 24X.
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Burn CD - Error 2122 - Please Help!

Updated drivers for CDROM, Graphics card, etc. all this evening. No luck. I get an error out right after it checks the files to be burned - Unknown Error 2122, and it ejects the blank CD.
Stats below...thanks for any advice.
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
NVIDIA AWRDACPI
iTunes 6.0.3.5
CD Driver 2.0.4.3
CD Driver DLL 2.0.3.2
LowerFilters: Pfc (2.5.0.204),
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.4.3),
Video Driver: RADEON X800 Series \RADEON X800 Series
IDE\DiskMaxtor6B120M0_________________________BANC19J0, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [2,0]
IDE\DiskMaxtor6Y080L0_________________________YAR41BW0, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [2,0]
IDE\CdRomAOPENDUW1608/ARR_______________________A110___, 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: AOPEN DUW1608/ARR, Rev A110
Media in drive is blank.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 0.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 0.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 0.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 2122(0x0000084a). It happened on drive D: AOPEN DUW1608/ARR on CDR media at speed 0X.

Many of us have posted and experimented and tried everything mentioned here all to no avail in regards to the 2122 error code. And don't let anyone tell you it's YOUR problem--it's not the AOpen drive that's bad-it's that iTunes is NOT working with or doesn't recognize the AOpen burners.... I've gotten a few replies from Apple people and they even say the same thing....
personally I think it's really SAD AND STUPID that this big company can come up with all sorts of new products, pods, nanos etc and yet can't come back and fix the programs for the people that already bought their original products!!!!
HOW HARD can it be to fix a little thing like this??? I don't honestly know -I am not a programmer--but if this many people have complained, wouldn't it be nice if someone would just ADRESS THE PROBLEM??? And then so many of us wouldn't be sitting here fuming, hoping each time they come out with a new upgrade that MAYBE this time it'll work---rather than to be disappointed over and over again and see the same fricking 2122 error....Don't you think fixing something first would be nice instead of just making more newer faster smaller things??

ITunes 7.3 failed back up data DVD burn had error code 261(0x00000105).

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Any ideas? Did not have this problem in prior versions. Brner works fine with other programs.
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Buning Problems Error Code 4450 and 4280...what should I do????

I tried to lower the speed as I read in other postings and it did not work. What now.
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Hewlett-Packard HP Pavilion dv2000 (RG408UA#ABA)
iTunes 7.1.1.5
CD Driver 2.0.6.1
CD Driver DLL 2.0.6.2
LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0),
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.6.1),
Current user is an administrator.
Video Display Information:
NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150
Connected Device Information:
DiskDrive, ST9120821AS, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
DiskDrive, Ricoh Memory Stick Disk Device, Bus Type UNKNOWN
CDROM, TSSTcorp CD/DVDW TS-L632L, 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.
E: TSSTcorp CD/DVDW TS-L632L, Rev HP16
Drive is empty.
Writing CD text is turned on in the preferences. If you're having problems burning CDs, try turning this preference off.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 4280(0x000010b8). It happened on drive E: TSSTcorp CD/DVDW TS-L632L on CDR media at speed 4X.

I just tried to reduce the speed the drive it self and I still got error code 4280...I don't know wuts going on because I can't burn anything in windows media player either.
that's not an especially good sign. i get worried about 4280s because they can sometimes indicate a hardware problem in the drive. (for example, belladonna started throwing them at me when her Lite-On drive started to die.)
we'd better check to see if you're properly up to date before checking on that possibility though.
i had a look at your downloads page at HP. (thank you kindly for including your model number in your system information.)
Software & Driver downloads: HP Pavilion dv2125nr Notebook PC (XP)
there's nothing there by way of new firmware for the drive that is throwing the 4280. but there are a few other downloads of interest.
check to see if that HP Notebook System BIOS update is applicable to your particular configuration of dv2125nr, and if so, make sure you're up to date.
check to see if that new AMD Processor Update for Microsoft Windows XP is applicable to your configuration, and if so make sure you're up to date with it.
check to see if your NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 Graphics Driver is up to date.
once you're satisfied that you're up to date, do you still get the 4280?

Burn Problem

I'm not a beginner with DVDSP, but have recently the installed program on my other G4 MDD and find that while there's no difficulty setting up a project, when I try to burn the it to a dvd the burn icon doesn't respond. All I get is a dialog saying Formatting successful/Formatting finished.
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Prior to and during burning Toast came up with a list of items it couldn't find. If it can't find, it can't burn, -39 error = Crash.
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In my case I wanted to preserve Safari history and no other Safari items, iKeys folders (which I'm demo'ing and have certain lists that one would want), and QuickSilver (all except lists) and Microsoft (for Office).
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CD burn had error code 4280, HELP!!!

I installed the latest version of iTunes, but as many other postings I've read, I have not been able to successfully burn a CD with iTunes since the installation. Every time I get the message, "The attempt to burn a disc failed. An unknown error occurred (4280)." I have used Device Manager in the Control Panel to try and update the driver for the CD-ROM, but Windows says it cannot find a better driver than the one I have installed. I also ran CD Diagnostics in the iTunes help menu and the text is attached below:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
VIA Technologies, Inc. KM266A-8235
iTunes 6.0.2.23
CD Driver 2.0.4.3
CD Driver DLL 2.0.3.2
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.4.3),
Video Driver: S3 Graphics Inc. Savage4\S3 Compatible Display Adapter
IDE\DiskST3120026A_____________________________8.01___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomCD-ROMCMD5X11__________________________1.06___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomTDKCDRW121032A_________________________1.00___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [1,0]
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: CD-ROM CMD5X11, Rev 1.06
Drive is empty.
E: TDK CDRW121032A, Rev 1.00
Drive is empty.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 4280(0x000010b8). It happened on drive E: TDK CDRW121032A on CDR media at speed 12X.
PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AMD Sempron 2200+, 1.49 GHz, 256Mb RAM Windows XP CD-ROM Drive = TDK CDRW121032A, Driver Version = 5.1.2535.0, Driver Date = 7/1/2001
AMD Sempron 2200+, 1.49 GHz, 256Mb RAM Windows XP CD-ROM Drive = TDK CDRW121032A, Driver Version = 5.1.2535.0, Driver Date = 7/1/2001

bump2.

I think I've got a slightly unique burn problem...maybe I'm just an idiot?

I'm trying to burn a playlist that I created on a DVD-R disk. I've tried updating drives and I installed a new Intel chip from the Dell website... all to no avail. When I click burn playlist to disk, my disk is ejected, when I click burn disk in the corner, I'm informed curtly that "this is not a blank CD" while my disk is again ejected. These are brand new disks, plastic wrapped and everything, so I know that they're blank. I've also tried with multiple disks, and even different types so I know it's not that either. Here's my CD diagnostics information if it helps:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Dell Computer Corporation Dimension 4550
iTunes 6.0.4.2
CD Driver 2.0.4.3
CD Driver DLL 2.0.3.2
LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0), MxlW2k (1.0.1.104), Cdr4_xp (5.2.0.91),
UpperFilters: pwd_2k (5.2.0.91), Cdralw2k (5.2.0.91), GEARAspiWDM (2.0.4.3),
Video Driver: NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 420\GeForce4 MX 420
IDE\DiskWDCWD600BB-75CAA0_____________________16.06V16, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomSAMSUNGCD-R/RW_SW-240B_________________BD11___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [1,0]
IDE\CdRomSAMSUNGDVD-ROM_SD-616T_________________F310___, 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: SAMSUNG DVD-ROM SD-616T, Rev F310
Drive is empty.
E: SAMSUNG CD-R/RW SW-240B, Rev BD11
Drive is empty.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code -128(0xffffff80). It happened on drive E: SAMSUNG CD-R/RW SW-240B on -128(0xffffff80) media at speed 0X.
I'm at my wits end, granted my wits aren't all that great, but still. If anyone can help (Toonz, you seem like an immaculate gentleman) I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
Dell Dimension 4550 Windows XP

I understand your wanting to burn a playlist to a blank DVD but is this playlist movies or music? If its a music playlist and your wanting to burn some music to the DVD as a backup, you will have to go into iTunes settings/preferences and set the disc format to "Data CD or DVD".

Burn problem - "internal target failure"

Can anybody help me with a burn problem that is driving me crazy, especially as I am a recent migrant from Windows. Every time I burn in iDVD from an iMovie I get the error message at the burn stage, i.e. after 2 hours encoding etc. "The recording device reported the hardware error: internal target failure (0x44,0x00)". This is after reporting the problem to my dealer and having the Superdrive replaced under guarantee. Any ideas gratefully received.
iMac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.6)
iMac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Welcome to iDVD Discussions.
That may be a media/burning speed issue.
I recommend a disk image burned to Verbatim DVD-R at 4X or slower using Toast or Disk Utility.
David Pogue also recommends Verbatim on page 356 of his latest book:
iMovie HD & iDVD 6: The Missing Manual
Quoting David: "Cheaper brands don't use the same amount of organic dyes and are more likely to suffer premature deaths."
Suggest you create a disc image and then burn the DVD. File/Save as Disc Image...
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=iDVD/6.0/en/18.html
http://www.kenstone.net/fcphomepage/image_to_diskstone.html
This will isolate any encoding/burning issues you may encounter. Once the disc image is created, double-click the .img and burn the virtual disc that should appear on your desktop, using Toast to burn the DVD. Disk Utility to burn the .img file. Usually, you can select a burning speed in Disk Utility.
There are variations to this process based on which OS X you are using...
Open Disk Utility (in Utilities folder in Applications folder), click on the virtual disc (maybe the .img) in the left-hand window. Click the Burn icon. A new window should drop down and your SuperDrive tray will open after clicking the Burn icon. Insert a recordable DVD. (Verbatim DVD-R preferred by me.) Click the Close button. Wait. Select a burn speed. If you hold your mouse cursor over the pop-up it says: "Select a slower speed to work around burn failures," so select 4x or slower for best results. Then click the Burn button.
-->If the virtual disk selection won't allow you to click the Burn icon, use the .img file instead. This may have changed in 10.3.9 and did change in Tiger.
Also, you can use DVD Player to play the virtual disk to check your iDVD project before burning to DVD. Launch DVD Player. File/Open VIDEO_TS (Open DVD Media... in Player 4.6). Find the VIDEO_TS folder and open that. (The audio folder is for DVD-Audio disks.)
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93006

HT203164 I tried my first Windows CD burn with iTunes; the burn fails at different points in the burn with error codes 4450 or 4280.

I tried my first Windows CD burn with iTunes; the burn fails at different points during the burn, with error codes 4450 or 4280.

I have the same problem, after years of everything working great. Last time this happened I tried using a different brand of CD and it worked, but I must warn you that now iTunes rejects all three brands I have been trying to use.

Burning cd, error 4000

I get really tired of iTunes! When I try to burn a cd I get very often the error code 4000. Sometimes it's possible to burn a cd but more often it fails. Please help me with a solution.

I have the same issue with error code 4000. I have been using iTunes for about a year now and have occasionally had this problem. Now when I try to burn this is all that happens and that is the error popping up while the disc is being ejected. I bought some Maxell CD-R’s in bulk about six months ago and other than the occasional error, they have worked fine. I was still managing to burn discs after I upgraded to version 7.0.2; however, now I am left with this error code even after trying to use different discs. When this error message appeared, I checked the option to force the optical power calibration before burning yet this has had no effect. Still while looking at the DVD/CD diagnostics the report states that I still need to turn this option on. I have not even been able to find this option anywhere under the preferences menu. I attempted to update the ATA IDE bus drivers but I have the current updates according to the manufacturer.
After researching on the internet and reading through these forums, I have now concluded that this is a problem with iTunes and if Apple does not solve this problem, I am going to take my business elsewhere. I do not want to buy a Mac because I enjoy using my PC and having the freedom to buy hardware and software from various manufacturers and if Apple cannot keep the millions of PC users happy with iTunes and Ipod then I guess they do not want our money either.
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Gateway 7110GX
iTunes 7.0.2.16
CD Driver 2.0.6.1
CD Driver DLL 2.0.6.1
LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0), cdrbsdrv (7.5.0.0), ASAPIW2K (6.0.2.0), AFS2K (3.1.21.0),
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.6.1), incdrm (4.3.23.2), InCDPass (4.3.23.2),
Video Driver: ATI RADEON XPRESS 200M Series \ATI RADEON XPRESS 200M Series
DOT4\Vid03f0&Pid_3c02&DOT4&STOREHPHI11, Bus Type USB
IDE\DiskIC25N080ATMR04-0______________________MO4OAD4A
Could not get bus type for CD, 50. Problem with installation of drive in Windows.
, Bus Address [0,0]
USBSTOR\DiskGenericCF_Reader______1.01, Bus Type USB
USBSTOR\DiskGenericSM/SD/MS_Reader1.00, Bus Type USB
USBSTOR\DiskTOSHIBAMK6021GAS______GA02, Bus Type USB
IDE\CdRomTSSTcorpCD/DVDW_TS-L532A_______________TI51___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
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 an administrator.
E: TSSTcorp CD/DVDW TS-L532A, Rev TI51
Media in drive is blank.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 4 8 16 24.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 4.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 4.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 4.
Force Optical Power Calibration before burn is turned on in the preferences.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 4000(0x00000fa0). It happened on drive E: TSSTcorp CD/DVDW TS-L532A on CDR media at speed 16X.

Failure to burn CD error message

Everything has been working fine until recently when every CD that is burned only records the first 5-6 songs and then ejects the CD and the message "failure to burn CD error" message is displayed.

I don't think this problem has been "answered". 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. Eventually I am now having a sucessful burn. Thank goodness that it does not ruin the blank but it seems to be increasing in frequency. 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.
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Burning Finished- Error #-34506

i created movie in imovie, then went to idvd, after about a hour or more of encoding and burning the error message popped up
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the error #-34506 was reported.
i spent a day making this imovie then a slide show in idvd.
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i created movie in imovie, then went to idvd, after
about a hour or more of encoding and burning the
error message popped up
"Burning Finished" errors were found during the
burning process.
the error #-34506 was reported.
i spent a day making this imovie then a slide show in
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Hi I had this problem as well. It caused a lot of frustrations especially as I was showing off the ease of my mac to a pc freak!!!
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