Intermittant problem burning cd's - error 4450

just recently i am intermittantly getting error 4450 when burning a cd from itunes. i've tried different cd's but it still happens but only on some playlists (once it's failed on it though it will not work) & not every time. i have a new laptop & never had this problem on the old 1 & i'm using the same cd's. i'm not very technical so will need precise & easy instructions how to solve this please. thanks

Hi-
Try following the instuctions in this video tutorial.
Should be good to go this way.

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Attempt to burn cd = unknown error 4450

Using fairly new laptop and have been previously able to burn cds from iTunes, but now it cancels writing of first song and tells me "unknown error 4450".
Is this an iTunes error, or my computer? I did the diagnostic test and it showed no problems, and I can import songs from written cds. What can I do?
Thanks in advance for help/suggestions.

Hello rcrown01,
The following articles can help get iTunes back to burning.
Can't burn a CD in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1436
iTunes for Windows: Additional troubleshooting tips for burning issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1374
Cheers,
Allen

Problem burning dvd "multiplexer error"

Hi there, I am trying to burn a dvd using iDVD. Apologies for what may be a simple question but I am very new to Macs after a live with the evil PC!
All appears to start off well, the total project is about 6Gb, and I am using a double layer DVD+R. I have gone into the project settings and amended them to ensure that it is set and recognised as a dual layer disc.
All starts off well and the "Creating your DVD" screen runs down through "prepare", "process menus", "process slideshows", and "process movies"
It then starts the "Burn" section and the progress bar moves across whilst it says "muliplexing". It gets right to the end of this and then the following error comes up "Multiplexer Error - there was an error during formatting".
Any ideas or suggestions gratefully welcomed!
Thanks

Hi
As You see there are many things to consider - obvious onea and totally obscure ones.
Any button on or outside the TV-Safe area ? - Not obvious but that one hit me.
else - A very long list of thougts. (suggestion - print out and see if You pin down the culprit)
Multiplexing Error
PART One.
Use of strange video/audio material eg .avi, .wmv, .mp3 etc.
I only use.
Video - StreamingDV (miniDV tape via FireWire) and
Audio = .aiff (as on audio-CDs) (else coverted to this .aff 48KHz)
*Chapters !*
A. *Using strange letters* in video project name eg +,/; etc. keep to a-z and 0-9 strange letters in project name eg +
as described by Donnyboy69. Does the title of your project have any symbols or decimal points in it. If so, that is why you are getting the error. I had a project that had a + sign which caused the same problem. I renamed it without the symbol and low and behold, it worked.
B. *Location of Chapters*
• Can’t be at start or end of movie (Skip first/start one - iDVD sets this by it self. At the End - no need)
• Not in a transition (or within 2-3 seconds from it)
Important when from iMovie HD6 or previous - Now also observed when using FCE 4
PART Two.
from Robert Modero.
"Multiplexing Error. Problem during initialization of tracks"
Simply remember to add subtitles to your Quicktime files and menu buttons.
Once I did that, I was back in business.
from Boise Jim
Do a safe reboot (by holding down the shift key until you see the spinning gear on grey background, then release, then restart when your start-up screen appears).
I always makes a DiskImage first and test this so that it runs OK
I use only - Verbatim DVDs
I use only - DVD-R
I burn at an as slow speed possibly eg x1
This gives good DVDs
PART Three.
Multiplex Error
Chuck, Chicago 2/7/2009.
Back again. Here is what I have found to work. I also have and use a LaCie DVD-R/RW DL external drive and a LaCie external hard drive as well. Since yesterday I have tried a few ways to burn a themed iDVD project having four 56 minute movies on it, amounting to 226 minutes onto a DVD DL disc, capacity 240 minutes. Apple tech support really didn't know what to do but gave me a very good tip. I had two options left. Apple tech support's tip was to try disc image. One of the replies on a thread with this subject said not to, but my experience today is good. Put your project onto "Burn to disc image," under "iDVD, file." Yesterday encoding took me 23 1/2 hours. Overnight for iDVD disc image, encoding took 21 1/2 hours (again) while I slept. This morning I tried to copy/burn disc image to a DVD with Roxio Toast 7, and it stopped near the end of the burn with some kind of "error" message. So then I tried Utilities> Disc Utility> Burn icon, and followed it through. Be sure to click the DVD DL drive in the window "Burn disc in.". I had one other problem though. At the end of a 46 minute copy, it started to verify, and at the end of verify it rejected the burn. So I tried again, and when "verify" appeared, I clicked on "Skip." The disc finished burning and is doing fine and well. A long and tortuous process, but at last something works. I made several additional copies using Disc Utility. Best wishes. Chuck, Chicago.
2. Disconnect any other external devices not absolutly needed.
eg external USB/USB2 hard disks, other FW hard disks etc.
3 Chapter marks in transitions - minimum 2 sec from
FROM Bev.
(Not a 'guy' but I will answer!)
First, I do not think that mixing widescreen and standard makes a difference in iDVD.
Second, you should use a better brand of DVD disk. Also, many of us have experienced fewer problems on playback with DVD-R disks. Recommended brands here are Verbatim, Maxell and Taio Yuden. Memorex and TDK are not consistent and may not give you a correct burn. They apparently have fewer layers in the composition of the disk. I have always used Verbatim DVD-R disks and have not had any burn problems.
Also, choose a slower burn speed, 4x or less.
Third, to determine if the iDVD project will burn properly, create a disk image file (from within iDVD, go File->Save as Disk Image) and test it. Mount the disk image and then open DVD Player (in Applications) and view your project. If it plays correctly, you can then burn the actual DVD disk from the disk image file using Disk Utility.
From. Boise, Idaho
I did everything I've seen suggested, but a friend (who used to be an Apple Genius) suggested that I do a safe reboot (by holding down the shift key until you see the spinning gear on grey background, then release, then restart when your start-up screen appears).
It worked, and I got a clean burn from iDVD.
Hopefully this can help other people.
by dheb0422
Well, I finally got it, and it was odd enough to post here incase anyone looks this topic up again. Many things were tried, including burning the uneditited film, the edited film without titles and chapter markers, abbreviating the chapter markers in case length was the issue (remember the old iMovie used to truncate them when moving to iDVD?). In the process, I noticed that one, and only one, chapter marker was on the same line as the title marker. All the others were on the line above. The only way I seemed able to change that was to clip a few seconds of film. After that last clip, the offending marker took a place on the line above, as were all the others. That run published, compiled completely and burned. That's one for the books.
*One user more writes*
To add my experience with Multiplex Errors using iDVD (7.0.4), I recently created two iDVD projects
Video from both passed from FCE 4.01 with chapters
One project worked fine in creating disk image file
The other gave Multiplex Errors
I tried suggestions to remove special characters and no chapter marks at beginning, but nothing worked
Note that I've used iDVD for dozens of projects and this is first time I've run into Multiplex Errors
Anyway, for problem project, I tried an experiment where I removed all chapters in FCE and passed to new iDVD project
This time multiplex errors gone
So had something to do with chapters
So now I tried numerous experiments to remove individual chapters and try again creating disk image with new iDVD project
After numerous trys, I was able to narrow problem down to 1 "Bad" chapter mark
That is, when I left the "bad" chapter in my FCE project and passed to iDVD, iDVD gave multiplex error
When I removed "bad" chapter mark (and others in), no mulitplex error
As a final experiment, I moved "bad" chapter mark about 5-10 secs beyond original point and passed to iDVD, the multiplex errors now magically went away and I was able to finally create my disk image.
I have no idea why this worked, but thought I'd mention here in case someone else runs into similar problem.
Rich839
In addition to Bengt's fine advice, burning errors can occur if you have located any of your menu buttons wholly or partly outside of the safe TV viewing area. Go to your main project menu, then click on View/Show TV Safe Area, to check. Drag into the safe viewing area any buttons that are outside the safe viewing area.
Russ One - suggest this
Multiplexer Error-There was an error during muxing preparation
One thing that worked for me was to export the video w/o chapter markers as a self contained movie (thereby not loosing the edits & etc). Then make a new FCE project and import that movie into a new sequence and add the chapter markers. I've used "-", "&" and "," with no problem in the chapter names. Removing the markers or exporting without them did solve the problem but renaming them with just numbers 1,2,3....5, did not solve the problem and since this problem seems to happen with with iMovie as well, it would suggest the problem is in the video or audio and in combination with the chapter markers iDVD just can't handle it. The only other possibility is that both iMovie and FCE share the same or similar chapter marker code that some how is corrupting the markers.
Yours Bengt W

I cant burn a disk because of error 4450 please help!!

Im trying to burn a halifax cd i baught on itunes and the disk burn gets cancelled not in any paticular song (ive tried a few times) and it says unable to burn because of error 4450 what do i do?

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Error 4450. Help! Christmas present.

I no longer can burn cds. Error 4450. I've tried slower and faster speeds. Worked before all these itunes updates.
I've now spent 12 hours and 7 cds trying in vain.
So frustrating. Should I just buy music elsewhere?

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Hello everyone, I've been surching quite everywhere about the "unknown error 4450" but nothing found. Does someone know how to resulf this problem??? Please help, because I'd like to burn my downloaded songs.. Thanks!!

Hi Everyone,
I've had the problem since I've upgraded to Vista, I thought it was a driver problem until I had no problem burning a CD using Media Player. However I managed to find a solution (although not ideal).
If you run a CD diagnotic in iTunes, you'll find it thinks you are not an administrator for some reason. So I created a new administrator account, and then saved my iTunes library and logged in as the new administrator account. All of a sudden the problem disappeared!!!
So it looks like iTunes can't see that I'm an administrator. If someone can tell me how to fix this particular element, I'd love it. As right now, if I want to burn a CD, I have to change account, and re-import the entire library. Bottom line is it's a pain, but at least I know it's not a driver or hardware problem.
Hope this helps everyone.

Cant burn a song playlist off itunes because of error 4450 please help!!!

Im trying to burn the new halifax cd onto a cd and it stops at no particular song and in different places and I have tried burning it anbout 4 times and it keeps getting cancedelled because error 4450 occurs What do i do!!!???

I had the same problem and I found that if you reduce
the burn speed to around 8 of less it fixed it. Do
this through edit>Preferences>advanced>burning
I set it to a speed of 8 but it still cancelled on the first song this time is there anything else i have to do to fix this?
copmaq presario Windows XP

Error 4450 when burning

Help! I am using an HP Pavillion ze5300 and I just started to get an error 4450 when attempting to burn CD's after reinstalling my OS. I can't find any updates that I missed!
Heres my diagnostic:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Hewlett-Packard Pavilion ze5300 (DC965A)
iTunes 7.0.2.16
CD Driver 2.0.6.1
CD Driver DLL 2.0.6.1
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.6.1),
Video Driver: RADEON IGP 345M\RADEON IGP 345M
IDE\DiskHITACHIDK23EA-60______________________00K2A0A2, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomHL-DT-STRW/DVD_GCC-4240N_______________0111___, 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.
D: HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4240N, Rev 0111
Drive is empty.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 4450(0x00001162). It happened on drive D: HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4240N on CDR media at speed 16X.

hmmm. a search at HP on ze5300 turns up a lot of different models:
Pavilion ze5300
... so i'm thinking ze5300 may be your series number rather than your model number.
what is the model number on your wee lass? the following HP document may be of some help with determining that:
HP Notebook PCs - Locating the Product Number and Support Information for the Notebook PC

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I an unable to burn CD. Keep getting error 4450 message. have updated itunes tried different CD tried restart nothing seemed

I am unable to burn a CD. I have bought 14 song from iTunes and I want to put them on CD for my car. I have a Toshiba laptop with CD burner. I can play other CD'son my lap top that I have burned on my old desk top, so I know the player works.I had no problem burning CD's on the desktop that I had bought from Itunes Got this new lap top and keep getting error 4450. I have updated iTunes, restarted computer, tried different CD. I noticed when I googled error 4450 that a lot of other people have had the same problem, some had suggestions and I have tried all of them and nothing seems to work for me. I can not belive this is a problem with my laptop when so many other people have had the same problem. Has anybody been able to figure this out? Kim Z.

Hi kimburleyz57,
I see that you have some questions about burning a CD in iTunes. I see that you have also already tried some troubleshooting steps for this issue. Here are two articles that will give you the full list of steps to be taken in order for you to troubleshoot this issue:
Can't burn a CD in iTunes for Windows - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203173
iTunes for Windows: Additional troubleshooting tips for burning issues - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203164
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. Have a good one!
-Braden

Burning error 4450

Since installing itunes 7.5.0.2, I get a error 4450 when attempting to burn a CD. I have tried re-installing itunes and the problem still persists. Any help...

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Attempt to Burn Disc Failed Unknown Error (4450) this is what i get whenever i try to burn a disc, help?

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I'm new to iTunes and I can't burn my playlist to cd. Error 4450
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Dell Computer Corporation XPS-Z
iTunes 7.1.1.5
CD Driver 2.0.6.1
CD Driver DLL 2.0.6.2
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.6.1),
Found aspi32 running.
Current user is an administrator.
Video Display Information:
RAGE 128 PRO AGP 4X TMDS (Microsoft Corporation)
Connected Device Information:
DiskDrive, WDC WD800JB-00CRA1, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
DiskDrive, GENERIC USB DISK DEVICE USB Device, Bus Type USB
DiskDrive, HP USB Device, Bus Type USB
DiskDrive, IOMEGA ZIP 100 USB Device, Bus Type USB
CDROM, HP CD-Writer+ 8100, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [1,0]
CDROM, Lite-On LTN483S 48x Max, 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.
I: Lite-On LTN483S 48x Max, Rev PD02
Data or MP3 CD in drive.
Could not open CD handler, 32. Problem with installation of drive in Windows or drive contains copy protected CD.
Get drive speed succeeded.
J: HP CD-Writer+ 8100, Rev 1.0g
Audio CD in drive.
Could not open CD handler, 32. Problem with installation of drive in Windows or drive contains copy protected CD.
Could not open CD handler, 32. Problem with installation of drive in Windows or drive contains copy protected CD.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 1 2 4.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 1.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 4450(0x00001162). It happened on drive J: HP CD-Writer+ 8100 on CDR media at speed 4X.
Please help me. Thanks

Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Dell Computer Corporation XPS-Z
iTunes 7.1.1.5
CD Driver 2.0.6.1
CD Driver DLL 2.0.6.2
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.6.1),
Found aspi32 running.
Current user is an administrator.
Video Display Information:
RAGE 128 PRO AGP 4X TMDS (Microsoft Corporation)
Connected Device Information:
DiskDrive, WDC WD800JB-00CRA1, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
DiskDrive, GENERIC USB DISK DEVICE USB Device, Bus Type USB
DiskDrive, HP USB Device, Bus Type USB
DiskDrive, IOMEGA ZIP 100 USB Device, Bus Type USB
CDROM, HP CD-Writer+ 8100, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [1,0]
CDROM, Lite-On LTN483S 48x Max, 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.
I: Lite-On LTN483S 48x Max, Rev PD02
Data or MP3 CD in drive.
Found 1 songs on CD, playing time 00:37 on CDROM-XA media.
Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Get drive speed succeeded.
J: HP CD-Writer+ 8100, Rev 1.0g
Audio CD in drive.
Found 12 songs on CD, playing time 58:17 on Audio CD.
Track 1, start time 00:02:32
Track 2, start time 04:05:20
Track 3, start time 10:00:40
Track 4, start time 15:00:00
Track 5, start time 19:15:50
Track 6, start time 25:10:52
Track 7, start time 30:56:12
Track 8, start time 34:31:45
Track 9, start time 39:07:67
Track 10, start time 44:26:72
Track 11, start time 48:12:37
Track 12, start time 53:38:22
Audio CD reading succeeded.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 1 2 4.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 1.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 4310(0x000010d6). It happened on drive J: HP CD-Writer+ 8100 on CDRW media at speed 2X.

Cannot burn CDs or back up iTunes--error #4450

I can't burn CDs or back up iTunes. I keep getting error message 4450 (unspecified error). Does anyone know how to fix this? It sounds like a different problem than the one discussed in the earlier thread.

Same thing here. I was able to burn CDs on Saturday, but not today for some reason. Error 4450. However, I can play the same CD I just tried to burn through Windows Media Player. But iTunes won't recognize the disk when I try to reload it. Looks like Apple really screwed everyone who has a PC on this most recent update. Hmmmm...perhaps that's their way of 'encouraging' people to buy Mac. Maybe Steve Jobs should spend less time hanging out with Bono and more time developing software that actually works.

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