Disk burner or software not found in itunes when trying to burn a cd..how to fix?

HELP! i was trying to burn a cd from itunes, which i just updated to the new one today, and everytime i try to burn a cd it says disk burner or software not found. i don't know what to do and i tried something b4 when this happened once b4. but i don't remember exactly what it was that i had to delete. i do remember deleting some applescripts in something in my folder. again i'm a girl and i have no clue on how to fix the problem, but i know i can at home. if anyone knows anything, or understands me, please i'm open to all suggestions. thanks

Could you post your diagnostics for us please?
In iTunes, go "Help > Run Diagnostics". (If you're running iTunes 11.0.x you'll need to bring up your menu bar first to see the Help menu.) Uncheck the boxes other than DVD/CD tests, as per the following screenshot:
... and click "Next".
When you get through to the final screen:
... click the "Copy to Clipboard" button and paste the diagnostics into a reply here. (Use your Ctrl-V keyboard shortcut to paste.)

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simple proble using Windows xp professional x64 bit and installed the latest itunes on. and whne i go to a playlist to burn it it says - disc burner or software not found...
though i can burn cds using nero or other softwares.
Any suggestions?
thank you.
After going to help run cd diagnostic:
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family, Professional Service Pack 1 (Build 3790)
NVIDIA AWRDACPI
iTunes 6.0.1.3
CD Driver 2.0.4.3
CD Driver DLL 2.0.3.2
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.4.3),
Video Driver: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT (Microsoft Corporation)\GeForce 6600 GT
SCSI\DiskSiImage_______________0000, Bus Type SCSI, Bus Address [16,0]
USBSTOR\DiskEPSON__Stylus_Storage_1.00, Bus Type USB
USBSTOR\DiskUSB2.0_Storage_Device_0100, Bus Type USB
IDE\CdRomLITE-ONDVDRW_SOHW-1633S________________BS06___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [1,0]
IDE\CdRomNEC_DV-5800A___________________________1.07___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [2,0]
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 administrator.
Failed while scanning for CD / DVD drives, error 2380.
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hi la la land!
it would probably be best to repost over in "Importing & Burning" where people are more up-to-date on the state of the art with dealing with that error message.
in the new post, explicitly describe the error message again. also go into your itunes "help > run CD diagnostics ..." and post the full results of that in your post.
if the CD diagnostics cuts out after "found aspi32 running", also head into your Device Manager (right-click "My Computer", select "Manage", click "Device Manager"), expand the CD-drives entry, get the model number of the problematic drive from there, and include it in your post.
love, b

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... and click "Next".
When you get through to the final screen:
... click the "Copy to Clipboard" button and paste the diagnostics into a reply here.

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Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 6002)
Hewlett-Packard HP G60 Notebook PC
iTunes 10.6.0.40
QuickTime 7.7.1
FairPlay 1.14.34
Apple Application Support 2.1.7
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL Not Available
Apple Mobile Device 5.1.1.4
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.59.0.0
Bonjour 1.0.6.2 (333.10)
Gracenote SDK 1.9.5.502
Gracenote MusicID 1.9.5.115
Gracenote Submit 1.9.5.143
Gracenote DSP 1.9.5.45
iTunes Serial Number 00B4AA8407893588
Current user is not an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2012-08-20 13:06:21.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is not supported.
Core Media is supported.
Video Display Information
NVIDIA, NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GE
**** External Plug-ins Information ****
No external plug-ins installed.
Genius ID: 8bd9c251a7a0f7ed5f1ab236a7a50f7d
iPodService 10.6.0.40 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 10.6.0.40 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.3.0.0 is currently running.
**** CD/DVD Drive Tests ****
No drivers in LowerFilters.
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.2.0.1),
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Error while opening iTunes CD driver. This could be caused by a corrupted iTunes file or a conflict with other older CD burning applications, either currently installed or previously installed and uninstalled incorrectly.

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Error 2510/2355 - Disk burner or software not found

When I run as administrator, I get Error 2510. When I run as a regular user, I get Error 2355. Either way, and in safe mode or not, I get the "Disk burner or software not found" error when trying to burn CDs. iTunes was working wonderfully for ages and overnight (literally) it stopped writing CDs. There has been no new hardware or software in my system around the time it stopped working (unless my anti-virus missed something). Help please!
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Un-install and re-install iTunes.
Steps from: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3299 (but then CDROM didn't work for regular use)
All of the steps from: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2308 including solution 3 (manually un- and re-install GEAR drivers)
Ran System File Checker (no problems found), reboot, reinstall Gear Drivers
NOTE: When putting a CD into the drive, I can select Play From Itunes and it works fine.
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Microsoft Windows 7 x64 Home Premium Edition Service Pack 1 (Build 7601)
Hewlett-Packard HPE-500f
iTunes 11.2.2.3
QuickTime 7.7.5
FairPlay 2.6.12
Apple Application Support 3.0.3
iPod Updater Library 11.1f5
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.3.1
Apple Mobile Device 7.1.1.3
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 002ABB8808AE4888
Current user is an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2014-06-28 21:44:46.
iTunes is running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is supported.
Core Media is supported.
Video Display Information
ATI Technologies Inc., AMD RADEON HD 6450
**** External Plug-ins Information ****
No external plug-ins installed.
Genius ID: dd6dd481bbfb0f7503d21df5c81fb96d
iPodService 11.2.2.3 (x64) is currently running.
iTunesHelper 11.2.2.3 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.3.0.0 is currently running.
**** CD/DVD Drive Tests ****
No drivers in LowerFilters.
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.2.0.1),
Failed while scanning for CD / DVD drives, error 2510.
Virtual drives can sometimes interfere with reading and writing CDs in iTunes. If this is a virtual drive and you are having problems with other drives, try uninstalling the virtual CD application.
E: Unsupported CD or DVD drive.
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Can anyone please help me?

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can anyone give me a simple solution to this problem please.disc burner or software not found .

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Hi all....
The problem is whenever i try and burn a cd in iTunes (7.7.1) i am getting the error message 'Disk burner or software not found',it will usually give another error message '0x80020025'?
I have tried resetting the finder when this happens but to no avail.I'm also pretty sure this has only started happening since the download of 7.7.Also when i check the 'prefrences' section in iTunes it does recoqnise the burner (MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-845E).I have also tried other burning software but they dont work either?
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Can you burn Data CDs.
I suggest, you try to answer the above questions and start a topic in the 'Importing & Burning in iTunes for Windows' forum.
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In iTunes 11.1.3.8 on my Windows 8 HP Laptop, when trying to "Burn Playlist to Disc", I get the Burn Settings window "E: hp DVD A DS8A9SH", then I select MP3 CD and click "Burn", I unfortunately get the dreaded iTunes "disc burner or software not found...". I think this is the second time this has happened (first time I think a simple reboot fixed it), and I assume because iTunes was updated this issue came back again and I cannot burn MP3 cds anymore because of it!
I've followed all steps outlined in this support article "iTunes for Windows: Optical drive is no longer recognized, or "Disc burner or software not found" alert after install" (http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2308)
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Under "Choose an optical drive to test:", the drop-down menu only shows "[Choose a Drive]", no other options. Under "Optical drive:" it says "No drive chosen for testing.", and I click the "Next" button.
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Microsoft Windows 8 x64 Home Premium Edition (Build 9200)
Hewlett-Packard HP Pavilion g6 Notebook PC
iTunes 11.1.3.8
QuickTime not available
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 not found.
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 002AB1700B7C4780
Current user is not an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2014-01-20 18:23:52.
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.
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.
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You may find the troubleshooting steps in the article below helpful.
iTunes for Windows: Optical drive is no longer recognized, or "Disc burner or software not found" alert after install
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2308
-Griff W.

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after I upgraded my itunes, (I previously had 7 or 8) I had to uninstall it in order to upgrade to 10. Now I am not able to burn discs.
here is a copy of my diagnostics
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 6002)
TOSHIBA Satellite L305
iTunes 10.3.1.55
QuickTime 7.6.9
FairPlay 1.11.17
Apple Application Support 1.5.2
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
VoiceOver Kit 1.4 (222093/222742)
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL Not Available
Apple Mobile Device 3.4.1.2
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.52.0.0
Bonjour 2.0.5.0 (214.3)
Gracenote SDK 1.8.2.457
Gracenote MusicID 1.8.2.89
Gracenote Submit 1.8.2.123
Gracenote DSP 1.8.2.34
iTunes Serial Number 0023AE1809B1BCC0
Current user is not an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2011-06-28 20:46:21.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is not supported.
Core Media is supported.
Video Display Information
Intel Corporation, Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
Intel Corporation, Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
**** External Plug-ins Information ****
No external plug-ins installed.
Genius ID: dc5f66d755b2d8ff8f7e9a2c9cc000fe
iPodService 10.3.1.55 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 10.3.1.55 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.3.0.0 is currently running.
**** CD/DVD Drive Tests ****
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UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.2.0.1),
Failed while scanning for CD / DVD drives, error 2380.
Error while opening iTunes CD driver. This could be caused by a corrupted iTunes file or a conflict with other older CD burning applications, either currently installed or previously installed and uninstalled incorrectly.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 4450(0x00001162). It happened on drive D: PIONEER DVD-RW DVRKD08L on CDR media at speed 20X.

Many thanks for the diagnostics.
Failed while scanning for CD / DVD drives, error 2380.
Error while opening iTunes CD driver. This could be caused by a corrupted iTunes file or a conflict with other older CD burning applications, either currently installed or previously installed and uninstalled incorrectly.
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Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 6002)
HP-Pavilion GN561AA-ABA a6230n
iTunes 10.6.1.7
QuickTime 7.7.1
FairPlay 1.14.37
Apple Application Support 2.1.7
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL Not Available
Apple Mobile Device 5.1.1.4
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.59.0.0
Bonjour 3.0.0.10 (333.10)
Gracenote SDK 1.9.5.502
Gracenote MusicID 1.9.5.115
Gracenote Submit 1.9.5.143
Gracenote DSP 1.9.5.45
iTunes Serial Number 001CAD4403BE4F90
Current user is not an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2012-05-22 08:54:12.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is not supported.
Core Media is supported.
Video Display Information
NVIDIA, NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
**** External Plug-ins Information ****
No external plug-ins installed.
iPodService 10.6.1.7 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 10.6.1.7 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.3.0.0 is currently running.
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LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0),
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.2.0.1),
Failed while scanning for CD / DVD drives, error 2380.
Error while opening iTunes CD driver. This could be caused by a corrupted iTunes file or a conflict with other older CD burning applications, either currently installed or previously installed and uninstalled incorrectly.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 4251(0x0000109b). It happened on drive E: HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GSA-H60L on CDR media at speed 40X.

Refer to following articles:
iTunes for Windows: Optical drive is no longer recognized, or "Disc burner or software not found" alert after install
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2308
iTunes for Windows: Troubleshooting CD issues caused by device filters
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2372?viewlocale=en_US
iTunes for Windows: "Registry settings" warning when opening iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3299

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Hello queenabs,
It sounds like you are trying to burn a playlist to a disc in iTunes, but you are getting the error, "disc burner or software not found." I found a couple of resources that I think might help with an error like this.
I recommend starting with the steps in this article:
iTunes for Windows: Optical drive is no longer recognized, or "Disc burner or software not found" alert after install
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2308
If you are still having trouble with burning a disc after following the steps in that article, I recommend following the steps in this article:
iTunes for Windows: Additional troubleshooting tips for burning issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1374
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

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