Error 4251

I downloaded the most recent version of iTunes, but it didn't make a difference. I can no longer burn a disc without it popping the corrupted disc out and saying "Unknown Error - 4251." I googled it and one theory was that it had to do with antivirus software and to turn it off when you are burning a disc. It worked one time, but now it's right back to giving me the error. I don't know what to do; I'm at my wit's end. How can I fix this error? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Sony Corporation PCV-RS220(UC)
iTunes 7.0.0.70
CD Driver 2.0.6.0
CD Driver DLL 2.0.6.0
LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0),
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.6.0),
Video Driver: Intel(R) 82845G Graphics Controller\Intel(R) 82845G/GL Graphics Controller
IDE\DiskST3120023A_____________________________3.33___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomASUSCD-S400/A__________________________2.1N___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [1,0]
IDE\CdRomPIONEERDVD-RW__DVR-104_________________4.10___, 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 an administrator.
E: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-104, Rev 4.10
Drive is empty.
F: ASUS CD-S400/A, Rev 2.1N
Drive is empty.
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: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-104 on CDR media at speed 8X.

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