Error 4251-can't burn cds, can you help?

Here are my diagnostics-please help this is very frustrating!!
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Dell Computer Corporation Dimension 4600i
iTunes 7.4.3.1
CD Driver 2.0.6.1
CD Driver DLL 2.0.6.2
LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0), drvmcdb (1.0.0.1), sscdbhk5 (1.0.0.1), MxlW2k (1.1.0.116),
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.6.1),
Current user is an administrator.
Video Display Information:
Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller
Connected Device Information:
Disk drive, ST340014A, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
CD-ROM Drive, SAMSUNG CD-R/RW SW-252S, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [1,0]
CD-ROM Drive, SAMSUNG DVD-ROM SD-616E, 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.
D: SAMSUNG DVD-ROM SD-616E, Rev F501
Drive is empty.
E: SAMSUNG CD-R/RW SW-252S, Rev R902
Audio CD in drive.
Found 16 songs on CD, playing time 58:40 on Audio CD.
Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Track 2, start time 03:52:37
Track 3, start time 07:37:30
Track 4, start time 11:32:55
Track 5, start time 14:42:35
Track 6, start time 19:20:63
Track 7, start time 22:56:61
Track 8, start time 26:52:62
Track 9, start time 30:09:06
Track 10, start time 35:04:12
Track 11, start time 38:19:18
Track 12, start time 41:30:43
Track 13, start time 44:37:41
Track 14, start time 47:43:71
Track 15, start time 50:56:07
Track 16, start time 54:30:24
Audio CD reading succeeded (check for old firmware).
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 4 8 16 24 32 40 48.
The drive CDRW 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: SAMSUNG CD-R/RW SW-252S on CDR media at speed 4X.

I am getting sam error. If you get an answer please let me know. I can burn from musicmatch but not itunes!

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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
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iTunes 7.1.1.5
CD Driver 2.0.6.1
CD Driver DLL 2.0.6.2
LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0),
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NVIDIA GeForce 6800
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CDROM, HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GMA-4020B, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [1,0]
CDROM, JLMS XJ-HD166S, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
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D: JLMS XJ-HD166S, Rev DGS3
Audio CD in drive.
Found 14 songs on CD, playing time 47:42 on CDROM media.
Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Track 2, start time 03:00:65
Track 3, start time 06:23:00
Track 4, start time 10:34:72
Track 5, start time 12:18:40
Track 6, start time 15:35:57
Track 7, start time 18:35:42
Track 8, start time 21:04:62
Track 9, start time 24:09:32
Track 10, start time 27:54:65
Track 11, start time 31:57:02
Track 12, start time 34:21:27
Track 13, start time 37:23:25
Track 14, start time 44:53:65
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E: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GMA-4020B, Rev A105
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Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 4 8 12.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 4 8.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 4.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 4.

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NVIDIA AWRDACPI
iTunes 6.0.3.5
CD Driver 2.0.4.3
CD Driver DLL 2.0.3.2
LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0), Cdr4_xp (7.1.0.95),
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SCSI\CdRomSAMSUNGCD-ROM_SC-148A_B402, Bus Type SCSI, Bus Address [1,0]
SCSI\CdRomNEC____DVD_RW_ND-2500A1.0A, Bus Type SCSI, Bus Address [0,0]
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D: _NEC DVD_RW ND-2500A, Rev 1.0A
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Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Track 2, start time 05:08:25
Track 3, start time 08:07:62
Track 4, start time 12:02:17
Track 5, start time 17:01:02
Track 6, start time 21:57:00
Track 7, start time 25:53:25
Track 8, start time 30:25:50
Track 9, start time 33:31:17
Track 10, start time 37:14:72
Track 11, start time 40:17:65
Track 12, start time 43:05:67
Track 13, start time 47:14:72
Track 14, start time 51:44:07
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The drive CDRW speeds are: 4 8 16 20.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 4.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 4.
E: SAMSUNG CD-ROM SC-148A, Rev B402
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
GATEWA SR84510A
iTunes 6.0.4.2
CD Driver 2.0.4.3
CD Driver DLL 2.0.3.2
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IDE\DiskWDCWD800BB-22JHA0_____________________05.01C05, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
USBSTOR\DiskeM_____Bay_Reader_____1.00, Bus Type USB
USBSTOR\DiskeM_____Bay_Reader_____1.01, Bus Type USB
USBSTOR\DiskeM_____Bay_Reader_____1.02, Bus Type USB
USBSTOR\DiskeM_____Bay_Reader_____1.03, Bus Type USB
IDE\CdRomHL-DT-STRW/DVD_GCC-4481B_______________1.00___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
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E: HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4481B, Rev 1.00
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Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Track 2, start time 03:25:30
Track 3, start time 08:09:17
Track 4, start time 11:45:27
Track 5, start time 14:54:67
Track 6, start time 18:08:62
Track 7, start time 22:04:47
Track 8, start time 25:36:07
Track 9, start time 28:27:65
Track 10, start time 32:19:45
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iTunes 6.0.4.2
CD Driver 2.0.4.3
CD Driver DLL 2.0.3.2
LowerFilters: Cdr4_xp (5.1.0.209),
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Video Driver: Intel(R) 82810 Graphics Controller\Intel(R) 82810 Graphics Controller
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IDE\DiskSAMSUNGSV2042H________________________PK100-19, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomSAMSUNGCDRW/DVD_SM-308B________________T100___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
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Current user is administrator.
D: SAMSUNG CDRW/DVD SM-308B, Rev T100
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Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Track 2, start time 03:38:00
Track 3, start time 07:13:15
Track 4, start time 11:03:30
Track 5, start time 13:51:32
Track 6, start time 17:22:30
Track 7, start time 20:54:65
Track 8, start time 24:51:72
Track 9, start time 28:53:55
Track 10, start time 32:47:40
Track 11, start time 36:36:07
Track 12, start time 40:03:10
Track 13, start time 44:03:72
Track 14, start time 47:44:67
Track 15, start time 51:35:60
Track 16, start time 55:36:50
Track 17, start time 59:25:52
Track 18, start time 63:14:25
Track 19, start time 66:44:37
Track 20, start time 70:02:07
Audio CD reading succeeded.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 2 4 8.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 2 4 8.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 4310(0x000010d6). It happened on drive D: SAMSUNG CDRW/DVD SM-308B on CDR media at speed 8X.
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
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iTunes 7.7.1.11
QuickTime 7.5
CD Driver 2.0.7.3
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 2.0.1.5
Bonjour 1.0.4.12 (118.4)
iTunes Serial Number 60612AC588C35EB6
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iTunes is not running in safe mode.
Video Display Information
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Intel Corporation, Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
** External Plug-ins Information **
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** CD/DVD Drive Tests **
No drivers in LowerFilters.
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.7.3),
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Track 3, start time 07:30:67
Track 4, start time 11:32:05
Track 5, start time 15:56:67
Track 6, start time 19:46:47
Track 7, start time 22:46:67
Track 8, start time 26:23:25
Track 9, start time 30:37:07
Track 10, start time 34:14:62
Track 11, start time 35:16:65
Track 12, start time 39:02:00
Track 13, start time 40:36:65
Track 14, start time 44:55:37
Track 15, start time 48:21:05
Track 16, start time 53:09:50
Track 17, start time 55:18:65
Track 18, start time 59:37:32
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
IBM 2686DHU
iTunes 7.0.1.8
CD Driver 2.0.6.0
CD Driver DLL 2.0.6.0
LowerFilters: AFS2K (3.1.21.0), PXHELP20 (2.0.0.0), DRVMCDB (1.0.0.1), SSCDBHK5 (1.0.0.1),
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Video Driver: ATI MOBILITY RADEON X300\ATI MOBILITY RADEON X300
IDE\DiskFUJITSUMHV2060AH______________________00840096, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomHL-DT-STRW/DVD_GCC-4242N_______________0J04___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
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Dell Computer Corporation Dimension 2400
iTunes 7.0.1.8
CD Driver 2.0.6.0
CD Driver DLL 2.0.6.0
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IDE\DiskWDCWD1600JB-22GVA0____________________08.02D08, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\DiskWDCWD1600JB-75GVC0____________________08.02D08, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [1,0]
IDE\CdRomHL-DT-STCD-ROM_GCR-8481B_______________1.06___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomHL-DT-STCD-RW_GCE-8483B________________B105___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [1,0]
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Current user is an administrator.
F: HL-DT-ST CD-ROM GCR-8481B, Rev 1.06
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G: HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8483B, Rev B105
Media in drive is blank.
Get drive speed succeeded.
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The drive CDRW speeds are: 48 0 0.
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regards,
mike

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iTunes 7.0.1.8
CD Driver 2.0.6.0
CD Driver DLL 2.0.6.0
LowerFilters: MxlW2k (1.0.1.109), Cdr4_xp (7.5.0.50),
UpperFilters: pwd_2k (5.1.0.105), GEARAspiWDM (2.0.6.0), Cdralw2k (7.5.0.50),
Video Driver: 32MB ATI Rage 128 Ultra\1002-5446-22
IDE\DiskST340016A______________________________3.10___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomLITE-ONLTR-24102M______________________4DS2___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
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Current user is an administrator.
D: LITE-ON LTR-24102M, Rev 4DS2
Media in drive is blank.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 2 4 8 10 12 16 20 24.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 2 4.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code -128(0xffffff80). It happened on drive D: LITE-ON LTR-24102M on CDR media at speed 0X.

1)I do have Roxio Easy CD Creator on my computer, but I use that for copying CDs and making data CDs. I'm pretty sure I lost the installation CD when I moved a few years ago, so I really don't want to uninstall it.
2) I went into the device manager in my control panel in XP and ran an update search for the drivers for my ATA and IDE controllers. It did find an update for the ATA driver and I installed it and restarted my computer, but it didn't change anything. I did a similar update driver search for my CD drive, and it didn't find any updates. I went to Dell's website and did a search for "firmware update" and it gave me way too many results. When I did the same search with my computer model name in it, it didn't give me any. I've had this computer for nearly 5 years, so I'm not sure how to track down any updates I might need.
3) I tried a Maxell CD and had the same results
4) I tried resetting the burning speed to both 8x and 4x and it still froze up right after "checking playlist"
Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it.

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I have a similar problem.
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Choose a lower speed in the burning pane of itunes preferences then try burning again"
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It is the inconsistency that bugs me plus the fact that surely that one could design it so you got the warning before wasting CD's or it automatically adjusted to the drives speed
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