I can't burn any CDs. Error 4280. No solutions found in similar threads yet.

Hi all,
I can't seem to burn any of my music (purchased OR ripped from my own CD collection) in iTunes all of a sudden. It begins the process, then cancels about a minute in and returns an error code of 4280. I have researched it on the web for a month now, with no success.
Some say it's a problem with Sony drives. I don't have a sony drive.
Some say I need to update my iTunes and/or restart my computer. I have done both - no change.
Some say I need to decrease the write speed. I have attempted it at 16X, 8X, and 1X, with no success.
iTunes CD diagnostics suggested unclicking the CD Text option. I did. Still canceled the burn.
I know the drive recognizes the discs, because if I close iTunes and insert a blank disc, I get the pop-up window with options, and it will play audio and video.
I'm running Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (Build 2600)
Drive: Matshita DVD-RAM UJ--845S
Acer Aspire 5670
iTunes 10.5.1.42
QuickTime 7.7.1
Apple Application Support 2.1.5
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Does anyone have a solution? Or anything I can try that I haven't already? I have read over 30 threads now that offer no help, so please, do not repost link to threads as help unless you have read them and have found that they contain suggestions that I have not covered here. And thank you for taking the time to assist me.

Additional information:
-also ran "Repair" with new download of iTunes
-am using the same spindle of CDs that worked perfectly a month ago. Tried another brand also to be safe. None worked.
-ran CD/DVD diagnostics within iTunes with Apple Care - no issues apparent
-also tried write-speed 20X on advice of Apple Care (don't know why they thought 20X would be the magic number after the other 3 I tried didn't work)
-tried running itunes in another user account on the computer - same problem, same error code
-Apple suggested it was a copyright issue. I can't even burn music that I created/recorded myself, so that doesn't make sense.
-They thought maybe Quicktime wasn't installed properly, so we checked a film in Windows Media - it played, meaning Quicktime was fine apparently.
Solution:
Unclicked CD text option & Sound Check, ran burn from the File drop down menu (max speed) on a Philips CD-R and it worked! Had been right clicking the playlist name and selecting Burn option from there. That being said, it did not work on 2 other brands prior, with same settings. Not sure why. Just happy it's working again. Is it a brand issue?

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Just upgraded and now can't burn... error 4280

can someone help me please!!!
i just upgraded to the new iTunes and now i can't burn any CD's...
i keep getting the error 4280 message...
a friend built my comp, so don't know all the info about the machine... but this is what i get when i run the CD diagnostics...
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
ECS K7S5A
iTunes 6.0.1.3
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: NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400 (Microsoft Corporation)\GeForce2 MX/MX 400
Found aspi32 running.

Hi icsailor,
This sounds like a known issue reported here:
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=713014
There was a workaround posted, but I've not tested it myself. Here are the steps.
# Go into Yahoo Messenger Options - Change the Window in the dropdown to Tab and press OK.
# Then go back and switch it to small window and press OK.
Once the bug is officially resolved, you could try running a Nightly or Aurora build to use the fix early.
Hopefully this helps!

Burned CD yesterday, can not burn today. Error 4280 - Windows Vista

Yesterday, I bought a number of tracks and albums from the iTunes store. Before I purchased them, I created a test CD with some tracks I already ripped from CDs I own. I burned this CD through iTunes. All seemed well.
I bought my music. After, I also backed up my purchases using iTunes. Still, all seemed well.
Today, I tried to create audio CD with the tracks I purchased from the iTunes store. It did not work.
It seems that the error (4280) comes up a lot, but in relation to Sony drives. My drive is not made by Sony.
Anyone have any ideas on how to solve this?
Diagnostics:
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Edition Service Pack 1 (Build 6001)
GBT_ GBTUACPI
iTunes 8.0.1.11
QuickTime 7.5.5
FairPlay 1.0.15
CD Driver 2.0.7.5
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 2.1.1.13
Bonjour 1.0.5.11
iTunes Serial Number B7AD5D81210AD3E3
Current user is not an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2008-10-14 09:50:15.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
Video Display Information
NVIDIA, NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT
** External Plug-ins Information **
No external plug-ins installed.
** CD/DVD Drive Tests **
No drivers in LowerFilters.
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.7.5),
G: LITE-ON DVDRW SHW-160P6S, Rev PS0A
Audio CD in drive.
Found 25 songs on CD, playing time 52:14 on Audio CD.
Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Track 2, start time 00:21:59
Track 3, start time 01:15:10
Track 4, start time 02:07:35
Track 5, start time 03:09:32
Track 6, start time 06:00:56
Track 7, start time 07:42:21
Track 8, start time 08:59:27
Track 9, start time 11:53:25
Track 10, start time 12:16:55
Track 11, start time 14:15:44
Track 12, start time 20:17:12
Track 13, start time 23:44:05
Track 14, start time 25:45:70
Track 15, start time 26:08:02
Track 16, start time 26:30:32
Track 17, start time 31:00:10
Track 18, start time 31:57:05
Track 19, start time 37:03:25
Track 20, start time 39:36:13
Track 21, start time 40:39:48
Track 22, start time 42:51:45
Track 23, start time 46:11:23
Track 24, start time 47:28:63
Track 25, start time 50:57:25
Audio CD reading succeeded.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 4 8 10 12 16 24 32 40 48.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 4.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 4.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 4.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 4280(0x000010b8). It happened on drive G: LITE-ON DVDRW SHW-160P6S on CDR media at speed 8X.

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.
what has been working for folks with the 2380s on 64-bit systems (it can hit XP too) has been reinstalling the 64-bit version of the GEAR drivers that iTunes uses for burning and importing.
GEAR drivers are available from the following page. (note that there are two different 64-bit versions. be sure to get the one that matches your hardware.)
GEAR drivers

Suddenly I can't burn any tunes to disc. I receive an error report - 4280. What's the problem? It all worked fine last week.

Suddenly I can't burn any turnes to disc. I receive an error report - 4280. What's the problem? It was all fine last week.

Additional information:
-also ran "Repair" with new download of iTunes
-am using the same spindle of CDs that worked perfectly a month ago. Tried another brand also to be safe. None worked.
-ran CD/DVD diagnostics within iTunes with Apple Care - no issues apparent
-also tried write-speed 20X on advice of Apple Care (don't know why they thought 20X would be the magic number after the other 3 I tried didn't work)
-tried running itunes in another user account on the computer - same problem, same error code
-Apple suggested it was a copyright issue. I can't even burn music that I created/recorded myself, so that doesn't make sense.
-They thought maybe Quicktime wasn't installed properly, so we checked a film in Windows Media - it played, meaning Quicktime was fine apparently.
Solution:
Unclicked CD text option & Sound Check, ran burn from the File drop down menu (max speed) on a Philips CD-R and it worked! Had been right clicking the playlist name and selecting Burn option from there. That being said, it did not work on 2 other brands prior, with same settings. Not sure why. Just happy it's working again. Is it a brand issue?

I keep getting error 4310 and can't burn any cd's

I have no idea why all of a sudden I can't burn any cd's. I continue to get an "error 4310" as it cancels the burn.
It seems this started after upgrading to Windows 8.1 but I am not sure because now I also tried my Windows Media
Player and that won't work either...something about codecs. I am illiterate when it comes to fixing computers but if
there's a simple fix can someone please help.

Hey amyroseofclyde,
Thanks for the question. After reviewing your post, it sounds like the iPhone is not appearing in iTunes. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help you isolate or resolve the issue.
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for OS X - Apple Support
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Have a nice day,
Mario

I can't burn any DVD or CD - burning process interrupts before it ends

Hi everybody !
Sorry for my bad english, but I assume you're all aware about the frenches are not very good at english.
I've got the following problem: I can't burn any dvd or cd. I've already tried with different programs such as Sonic, Nero 7.0, and I Tunes, and I got every time a mistake wich interrupted the burning process before it ends.
So I don't know what to day ! I've already tried to re install the drivers, but it's didtn't change anything.
In order to help you, I've saved an error log from nero. I hope it could be helpfull to someone who could help me !
Here is the log:
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5C82001080000000000666822849
Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: -
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Core\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 02/11/2004 13:54:32
NT-SPTI used
Nero Version: 7.0.0.0
Recorder: <MAT****A DVD-RAM UJ-841S>Version: 1.60 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.0.0.0
Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ?
CD-ROM: <MAT****A DVD-RAM UJ-841S >Version: 1.60 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.0.0.0
Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1
=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : FUJITSU MHV2100BH PL atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : MAT****A DVD-RAM UJ-841S atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : AXV CD/DVD-ROM 2.1b axvodka Port 2 ID 0 DMA: Off
=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
MAT****A DVD-RAM UJ-841S D: CDRom0
AXV CD/DVD-ROM F: CDRom1
=======================
AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 2045MB (2095084kB)
Free physical memory: 1277MB (1308144kB)
Memory in use : 37 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)
21.9.2006
CD-ROM (ISO)
21:04:46 #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6410
Iso document burn settings
Determine maximum speed : FALSE
Simulate : TRUE
Write : TRUE
Finalize CD : FALSE
Multisession : TRUE
Multisession type: : Start multisession
Burning mode : TAO
Mode : 1
ISO Level : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char)
Character set : ISO 9660
Joliet : TRUE
Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : TRUE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : TRUE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE
21:04:47 #2 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3007
MAT****A DVD-RAM UJ-841S
SmoothLink activs
21:04:47 #3 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 525
ReadBuffer-Pipe got 81920KB of Memory
21:04:47 #4 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 124
Reader running
21:04:47 #5 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 113
Writer D: MAT****A DVD-RAM UJ-841S running
21:04:47 #6 ISO9660GEN -11 File Geniso.cpp, Line 3304
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)
21:04:47 #7 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3301
Turn on Track-At-Once, using CD-R/RW media
21:04:48 #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 277
Last possible write address on media: 359844 ( 79:59.69)
Last address to be written: 318786 ( 70:52.36)
21:04:48 #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 289
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)
21:04:48 #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2568
Recorder: MAT****A DVD-RAM UJ-841S
21:04:48 #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 456
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================
21:04:48 #12 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 846
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 ()
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 318787 (318787) = #318787/70:50.37
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 318785 blocks [D: MAT****A DVD-RAM UJ-841S]
21:04:48 #13 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1058
Prepare recorder [D: MAT****A DVD-RAM UJ-841S] for write in TAO
DAO infos:
==========
MCN: ""
TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc not fixated
Tracks 1 to 1:
1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 307200 653182976, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep_______ ___
-150 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
-150 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
318787 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
21:04:48 #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1126
Removed 2 run-out blocks from end of track 1. Length: 318787 -> 318785.
21:04:48 #15 Text 0 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 34
SPTILockVolume - completed successfully for FCTL_LOCK_VOLUME
21:04:48 #16 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1724
Caching of files started
21:04:49 #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4129
Cache writing successful.
21:04:49 #18 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1724
Caching of files completed
21:04:49 #19 Phase 32 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1724
Simulation started at 24x (3 600 Ko/s)
21:04:49 #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2669
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0
21:04:49 #21 Text 0 File MMC.cpp, Line 21541
Set BUFE: SmoothLink -> ON
21:10:08 #22 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion
21:10:10 #23 Phase 33 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1724
Simulation completed successfully at 24x (3 600 Ko/s)
21:10:11 #24 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1724
Burn process started at 24x (3 600 Ko/s)
21:10:11 #25 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2669
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0
21:10:11 #26 Text 0 File MMC.cpp, Line 21541
Set BUFE: SmoothLink -> ON
21:12:16 #27 SPTI -1040 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 306
CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1040)
Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR)
Sense Code: 0x10
Sense Qual: 0x00
CDB Data: 0x2A 00 00 01 76 C0 00 00 20 00 00 00
Sense Area: 0xF1 00 03 00 01 74 5D 0A 00 13 00 00 10
Buffer x03390000: Len x10000
0x72 F1 87 E5 D3 3D 4A 96 F9 B0 73 83 D3 14 72 A1
0xF3 49 6E 93 44 25 04 6D E5 CE 44 5F 3E C6 79 47
0xDD DD EA 3A FD 71 4D 32 CB 35 F3 DF 4B 18 BD 7D
21:12:16 #28 CDR -1040 File Writer.cpp, Line 302
Illegal block size for command
D: MAT****A DVD-RAM UJ-841S
21:12:16 #29 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion
21:12:17 #30 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222
conversion idle, stopping reader
21:12:17 #31 CDR -201 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 200
Invalid write state
D: MAT****A DVD-RAM UJ-841S
21:12:17 #32 TRANSFER -18 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 200
Could not perform EndTrack
21:12:17 #33 Text 0 File MMC.cpp, Line 16273
<MAT****ADVD-RAM UJ-841S > start Close Session
21:12:30 #34 SPTI -1040 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 306
CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1040)
Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR)
Sense Code: 0x10
Sense Qual: 0x00
CDB Data: 0x00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
Sense Area: 0x71 00 03 00 00 00 00 0A 00 13 00 00 10
21:12:30 #35 CDR -1040 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 249
Illegal block size for command
D: MAT****A DVD-RAM UJ-841S
21:12:30 #36 TRANSFER -19 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 249
Could not perform Fixation
21:12:30 #37 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 258
falling back to disc fixation
21:12:30 #38 Text 0 File MMC.cpp, Line 16273
<MAT****ADVD-RAM UJ-841S > start Close Session
21:12:30 #39 SPTI -1046 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 306
CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1046)
Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST)
Sense Code: 0x30
Sense Qual: 0x05
CDB Data: 0x5B 01 02 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
Sense Area: 0x70 00 05 00 00 00 00 0A 00 AA 00 00 30 05
21:12:30 #40 CDR -1046 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 249
Illegal disc
D: MAT****A DVD-RAM UJ-841S
21:12:30 #41 TRANSFER -19 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 249
Could not perform Fixation
21:12:30 #42 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1724
Burn process failed at 24x (3 600 Ko/s)
Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.32a, size=20640 bytes, created 25/04/2005 11:03:00 (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)
So, thanks to you !
See you !
Romain

Hi
The error log doesnt provide any very useful information.
According to this error log the simulation was running correct but the burning process was not started.
In such case its very hard to say why it happens. Possibly the drive is damage and cannot calibrate the lens properly or you use not compatible medias.
The burning process depands also on the fiels and data which youwant to burn.
Some data, CD, DVDs are encrypted and its not possible to burn and to copy it.
In other case you could also try to burn the medias with lower speed and not with 24x.
But in worth case you the drive has a malfunction and you have to replace it ;(

Having trouble burning discs, sometimes error 4280 comes up, anyone know?

Having trouble burning discs, sometimes error 4280 comes up, anyone know?
sometimes it will say checking media, then it will do nothing!

Look around for more posts about this. There are TONS. I'm guessing you have upgraded to the newest Itunes. Which apparently makes you CD burning fail! Itunes needs to fix this problem but so far they haven't. I think there are little things that you can do to maybe fix it but I'm not sure so look around for other posts about this same kind of thing, anything along the lines of CD's not burning and error 4280. I wasted 5 CD's trying to get past this error thinking it was my CD's fault.

Can't burn any DVD on my macbook pro

I can't burn any DVD on my macbook pro, also some of previusly burned DVD are not recognized now & cant be mounted. I tryed choosing different software Burn, KKitchen, Titanium Toast 11, LiquidCD, NTIDragonBurn_v4_OSX, ExpressBurn_i (also burn from Finder) and different brands of DVD -- same diagnostics -- Medium error. One brand (TDK DVD+R) is unstable burn one or two disc tnan begin spoil DVD discs. Have you any solutions?
Model Name:          MacBook Pro
Model Identifier:          MacBookPro8,2
Processor Name:          Intel Core i7
Processor Speed:          2,2 GHz
Number of Processors:          1
Total Number of Cores:          4
L2 Cache (per Core):          256 KB
L3 Cache:          6 MB
Memory:          4 GB
Boot ROM Version:          MBP81.0047.B27
SMC Version (system):          1.69f3
OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5970H:
Firmware Revision:          3APE
Interconnect:          ATAPI
Burn Support:          Yes (Apple Shipping Drive)
Cache:          2048 KB
Reads DVD:          Yes
CD-Write:          -R, -RW
DVD-Write:          -R, -R DL, -RW, +R, +R DL, +RW
Write Strategies:          CD-TAO, CD-SAO, CD-Raw, DVD-DAO
Media:          To show the available burn speeds, insert a disc and choose View > Refresh

Have you read this post? may help you
https://discussions.apple.com/message/18149044#18149044

Updated itunes to 12.1 and can't burn playlist. Error "attempt to burn disc failed, disc cannot be read or written to" have tried every troubleshooting solution to no avail. please help!

Updated itunes to 12.1 and can't burn playlist. Error "attempt to burn disc failed, disc cannot be read or written to" have tried every troubleshooting solution to no avail. please help!

Greetings akite2high,
If you are having an issue with being unable to burn a CD using iTunes on your Windows computer, I would suggest that you troubleshoot using the steps in this article -
Can't burn a CD in iTunes for Windows - Apple Support
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Be well,
Brett L

4280 Error! Now unable to burn ANY cds

i've had itunes and burning capabilities for over a yr almost 2 yrs now and this 4280 error keeps stopping me everytime i try to burn cds now. its completely rediculious and really irrtating. heres my diagnostics if anyone can help me PLEASE! it seems like i've tried everything!
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
HP Pavilion 061 D7219P-ABA A250Y
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:
Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller
Connected Device Information:
DiskDrive, ST3160023A, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
CDROM, SAMSUNG DVD-ROM SD-616Q, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
CDROM, SONY CD-RW CRX215E5, 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.
D: SAMSUNG DVD-ROM SD-616Q, Rev F403
Drive is empty.
E: SONY CD-RW CRX215E5, Rev 5.0E
Media in drive is blank.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 8 16 32 40 48.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 8.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 4280(0x000010b8). It happened on drive E: SONY CD-RW CRX215E5 on CDR media at speed 48X.
Windows XP

I think I have an answer for all who have been previously able to burn CD's but are now getting an Error 4280 (or other error numbers)when the disc fails to i8nitialize during the burn process....I was able to burn CD's without problem for 2+ years using various version of I-Tunes, then just as others described, it just stopped working for no apparent reason (and nobody at Apple seemed overly helpful in getting it resolved beyond sending cut-'n-paste manual pages that didn't fix the problem.
Anyhow when running my Virus/Spyware software, it detected a Trojan called "Trojan.Lager" on my PC. As soon as I deleted it, my I-tunes went back to working nromally.

I CAN'T BURN ANY BLOODY CDS

All of the sudden and out of the blue, I can no longer burn any CD's. I get error messages etc... Can anyone provide an assist? I have reloaded Itunes, changed CD-RW brands, changed the preferences etc....
I am frustrated beyond belief. Help, please!

Hello Again Nancy!
Refer to My Replies, in your Other Topic.
ali b

Unable to burn cd's: error 4280

I tried using the disc burner and after it seemed the disc was starting to burn, it stops and gives me a message that the burn was cancelled then I get a dialogue box with unkown error 4280. I ran a cd diagnostic and this appeared in part of the result: Some Dell computers need an update to the ATA bus driver before iTunes recognizes CDs. If you have a Dell computer, check the Dell support website for details
I don't use a Sony cd-rw, I have this: _NEC CD-RW NR-9300A, Rev 105B

I also can not burn CDs with iTunes 5.0.1.4. I have a Dell Dimension 4400 with a NEC NR-7900A, Rev. 1.08 drive. Everytime I try to burn a CD it tries then comes back with the unknown error 4280. I tried adding the lasted firmware from Dell for this drive but it did not help.

Can"t burn data CDs in finder

I recently have not been able to burn data CDs on my Macbook Pro 17". I get one of two different error messages at the end of the burn process... "The disc can’t be burned because communication between the computer and the disc drive failed (error code 0x80020022)" or "The disc can’t be burned, because the device failed to calibrate the laser power level for this media." I used the online/embedded "Help" in finder to diagnose the problem, and the best I can gather is to use a slower media type. I've tried several different brands of discs with no luck. Is there another way to find a reason for this other than going to an Apple dealer? I live about 2.5 hours away from the closest dealer and I'd like to keep that as a last resort. Any help would be appreciated.

I'm having the exact same problem on my Mac Mini and got both error messages. I tried reducing the speed but it just gave me a the error "The disc can’t be burned, because the device failed to calibrate the laser power level for this media." I had no problem burning the same kind of disks on my Mac Pro with the same OS.
Will appreciate any suggestions.

Trying To Burn In Itunes (Error 4280)

Okay , so i bought some Verbatim Cd-r Cds and anytime i try to burn one , it say error 4280 . I ran the diagnostic test and this is what came up at the end :
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 6002)
Dell Inc. Inspiron 530
iTunes 10.5.3.3
QuickTime 7.6.9
FairPlay 1.13.37
Apple Application Support 2.1.6
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 4.0.0.97
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.57.0.0
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 0021A944030A3FD0
Current user is not an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2012-03-03 13:08:11.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is not supported.
Core Media is not supported. (16005)
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Intel Corporation, Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
**** External Plug-ins Information ****
Plug-in Name:          TuneUp Companion
Plug-in Loaded:          Yes
Plug-in Version:          0.0.5
Plug-in File Version:          1.3.0.0
Plug-in Path:          C:\Program Files\iTunes\Plug-ins\iTuneUp.dll
iPodService 10.5.3.3 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 10.5.3.3 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.3.0.0 is currently running.
**** CD/DVD Drive Tests ****
LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0), Afc (1.0.0.2),
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.2.0.1),
D: PBDS DVD+-RW DH-16W1S, Rev 2D14
Media in drive is blank.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are:   16 24 32 40 48.
The drive CDRW speeds are:   16.
The drive DVDR speeds are:   16.
The drive DVDRW speeds are:   16.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 4280(0x000010b8). It happened on drive D: PBDS DVD+-RW DH-16W1S on CDR media at speed 16X.
can anyone help ?

Hi,
I have had this problem for over a year and I down to my last nerve. I called Apple, basically got me no where, until I read this problem on another site and I did what it said, and I will be darned if it didn't work!! I am serious, clean your laser lens!!! Apparently it is a reading error because there is probably a smudge or build up on it. I used a eye glass, lint free cloth, but I think they sell ones for computers also.
I really do hope this helps, because I literally just did a happy dance!!!
K.C.

Satellite A200-AH5 CD/DVD drive does not burn any CDs

I own a Toshiba Satellite laptop (A200 -AH3) running Windows Vista Home Premium.
For what it is worth, the processor is a T2085 @ 1.73 GHz. It is a 32-bit Operating System.
In Device Manager when I click on DVD/CD Rom drives, I get TSSTcorp CD/DVDW TS-L632D ATA Device.
Clicking on this I find that the driver is working properly and up to date. I have not been able to burn a CD on this system...
I have not tried to burn a DVD.
I have run through all the steps for burning a CD, however, but even though it goes through the process of showing the progress as each song from a playlist is burned to disc, when the disc is supposedly finalized...there is nothing on the disc when I try to play it back and with the exception of iTunes or another program opening when I place the CD into the drive to be played, absolutely nothing happens.
I tried burning music on a disc on my sister's desktop computer and it burned fine.
So...It is not a problem with the discs.
When I took the disc my sister had burned and placed it in the disc drive on my laptop, it displayed the tracks that had been burned and it played the music just fine. This has me really thrown for a loop.
The laptop is only a year old and I can't burn a single thing.
Unfortunately, the warranty has expired. I am desperate to get this problem fixed. I have no idea if it will burn a DVD, but I have ruined 2 boxes of CD-R discs already. After the disc has supposedly burned the music...even though no music has been burned...the disc is ruined and has to be tossed.
I am not terribly knowledgeable about techncal aspects of computers, so I hope you can speak to me in general terminology if you respond to my problem. I really hope someone out there can advise me as to what is going on or what I should do to resolve the problem.
Thanks for any help in advance!
Thanks.
Gord
Canada

Hi
In your case I would recommend trying different CDs from different manufacturers.
You should know that not all CDs or DVDs would be fully compatible with your internal CD/DVD drive.
In many cases not compatible CD or DVD would cause exactly the same issues which you have described in your message so try different medias!
Furthermore I would recommend checking the Toshiba driver page for an CD/DVD drives firmware update.
As Im not mistaken the Satellite A200-AH3 belongs to the Canadian series and you should check the Canadian page for some new firmware. Maybe a new firmware is available
Last but not least you could switch to other burning software Im using the Nero In my opinion its the best applications for such purposes

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