Can't burn cds but can import media from them?

Hi. I built my computer about 7 months ago and runs Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition. I am able to import songs from my cd drive but cannot burn since it says "Disk burner or software not found..." There is a window that says that itunes cannot import media or burn cds when i start up the program. I have tried reinstalling itunes multiple times and it is no better. I have even tried to find converters so I could burn my music using windows media player. I know that the formats for the music are .mp4a, .mp4b, and mp4p and that WMP does not support these formats for burning. is there any way i can get drivers for my computer or should i just go out and buy an external cd drive for my computer? Or is there a converter that would change these formats to .mp3, even though that isn't very legal. The CD drive is made by Samsung and believe it is the SH-W162L DVD writer.

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Try updating your CD/DVD drivers here -> http://www.gearsoftware.com/support/drivers.cfm
Also, make sure the your other firmware & drivers are up to date.

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