IPhoto 8 fails to burn photos, claims medium write error

What is going on? I have tried 3 types of DVD's, my dvd player plays movies (assuming this means its o.k.) and yet I am unable to copy my photos to a DVD. Will not burn and ejects dvd and says "medium write error" whatever that is. Help.

my dvd player plays movies (assuming this means its o.k.)
Not necessarily. It indicates that it can read but can't write, at least not from iPhoto. Can you burn anything from the Finder? If not then you might consider using a drive cleaning disk.
If you can burn from the Finder log into another account, as see if iPhoto can successfully burn from there. Report back with the results.
Have you rebooted lately? Have you repaired permissions with Disk Utility? If you haven't run the maintenance scripts recently you might try the following: run OnyX and run the Auto mode to clean out the various caches and run the maintenance scripts as shown in this screenshot:
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TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier versions) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. There are versions that are compatible with iPhoto 5, 6, 7 and 8 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
NOTE: iPhoto 8's new option in the library rebuild pane, "Rebuild the iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup" may make this tip obsolete. We'll know when users have occasion to use it and see if that's the case.

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Disk failed to burn because of "media write error"

I've been trying to burn CDs on itunes and three times I have gotten an error message saying that the process filed because of a media write error. I've tried slowing down the writing to 16, but that didn't help.
macbook Mac OS X (10.4.8)

i am having the same problem.. did you try making sure you're not burning from the main library???
Jay

Can't burn a cd, "medium write error"

So I have a 2.2GHz Macbook Pro 15", and I just tried to burn a cd this morning for my car, and I got this error:
http://i29.tinypic.com/e1f952.jpg
I restarted and tried again, same thing. So I turned it off and went to work, and tried it again when I got home, and same error again. I really doubt it's the disks, since I've tried several from the spindle, and its the same disks I've used many, many times. (Memorex CD-R)
Any ideas?
Thanks

Ok, I'm having the same issue with my MacBook Pro 2.4 ghz intel. It's NOT the media. Memorex is a cheap, but still solid brand. Why else would they sell them regularly? Basically, it could be one of a few things. First, try cleaning your laser with a phillips or Memorex brand DVD laser Lens cleaner disc. Despite what others have said, this will NOT hurt your laser, as these are intended FOR computers. be careful about using cheap "knock-off" brands though. In most cases, you'll need to clean it more than once to get discs burning again. Mine started off by only burning dvds 1/2 the time, and that ratio has quickly dropped... If cleaning doesn't work, then you may actually have something wrong with the DVD-drive. Macbook's "superdrives" are actually pretty unstable (especially for the cost of the computer). For example, have you ever tried to pick up or move your computer while it's burning something... it sounds like a plane crashing! ANyway, try cleaning and I'll be doing the same as of tomorrow, let me know.

Medium Write Error on laptop

I tried burning a list of songs (my own, no copy protection) and got similar error message as I've seen in threads (i.e. medium write error). I figured perhaps the "laser burner" was either dirty or busted on my macbook pro (2007), but then I upgraded Disk Warrior and had to try burning a CD for it on internal drive of the notebook and it worked. So it seems the "medium write error" was not a hardware problem; seeing all these threads on such problems with iTunes, I wonder if Apple is listening or it's a freak occurrence for a few users not worth the bother. Any fixes, short of reinstallation of itunes?

I've tried burning photos on iPhoto and I'm getting a Medium Write Error message. This has never happened before and I've noticed it started happening when I upgraded to iPhoto 8. What's going on?
You are having a problem
I have not had this problem nor have I seen any one else with a "Medium Write Error" Problem
Is "Medium Write Error" the exact and complete error message you are getting?
Is there any chance you could provide a bit more information and maybe someone can assist you
How are you trying to burn photos - Sharing in iPhoto or from the finder?
Have you tried both ways to see if the problem is consistent?
How many photos are you trying to burn?
Are you trying to burn to a CD or a DVD? Is the media you selected the correct media for your drive (for example mine must have CD -R/-RW or DVD -R/-RW)?
Have you tried a different disk?
Tell us anything else that might help in trying to assist you. I'm having a problem - please help does not give one much to go on
LN

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I keep trying to burn a CD-R in Iphoto, and every time iPhoto stops burning halfway through and i get this error message, "Attemp to burn a disc failed. Burn failed due to a medium write error." I am using memorex CD-R's and have tried with 4 times with different CD's. Is this a software or hardware problem? Any info would be awesome

Export the photos to a desktop folder, right click on the folder and burn to disk - see if that is any different
LN

When burning my pictures to CD, a burn failed, medium write error came up.

When burning my pictures from IPhoto to a CD, a burn failed, medium write error showed up,

Like many other suggestions I found, I went ahead and purchased a lens cleaner. The CD instructions said to insert and play track 2, but my drive would just keep ejecting the CD. But it worked! That and a little compressed air.
Before using the lens cleaner and compressed air, my drive would constantly give me a medium write error and always make loud vibrating noises that sounded like my drive was about to explode. But now it writes like a charm and is completely silent!

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I got an error message while burning a CD in iTunes - "the attempt to burn a disc failed. The burn failed because of a medium write error." What does this mean and how do I fix it?

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The Attempt to burn disc failed. The burn failed because of a medium write error.

When trying to burn a CD, I'm getting an error that reads:The Attempt to burn disc failed. The burn failed because of a medium write error. I experienced this message before and took my Macbook in to the store and the the genius was stumped but when he tried one of his CD's it burned fine to he concluded that the problem was in the CD's NOT the Macbook or program HOWEVER, months later, I'm having the same issue using the NEW CD's. Does anyone have any information about this?

3 methods to fix this:
The first is to reset pram
at boot up hold four keys down till you hear 3 chimes:
command(apple)=option+p+r
release keys and it will now reboot.
The second is to reset nvram
at boot up hold four keys down:
command(apple)+option+o+f
a black screen will appear
now type: reset-nvram
click enter
now type: reset-all
click enter
it will now reboot
The third is to open system preferences.
go to international
under languages: drag any of the other languages to the top, then drag english back to the top.
make sure "order for sorted lists" is set to english
make sure "word break" is set to english(united states, computer)
then restart.
I hope this helps you as it certainly did me. :^)

I am getting an error every time i try to burn a playlist. The error reads The Attempt to burn disc failed. The burn failed because of a medium write error.

Can somebody help me. I used to be able to burn with no problem. But now while finishing discs, I get the following message.
The Attempt to burn disc failed. The burn failed because of a medium write error.

Try a different brand of discs. Try restarting your computer.

Im trying to burn a cd from itunes, I keep getting a message that says "the attempt to burn a CD failed because of a medium write error" any help would be appreciated

hello, I'm trying to burn a playlist from itunes to a cd, but I keep getting a message saying "the attempt to burn a CD failed because of a medium write error" can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong. I'm not so tech savvy so any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks

I'm not familiar with this error, but check the following:
-Is your disc a CD or a DVD? You want a CD, not a DVD.
-Is the CD blank? You'll want a blank one.
-Maybe the disc is scratched and cannot be used. Try another CD.
-Maybe your disc burner is broken. If you have another, try it.

TS1436 I received this message twice on 2 new & separate attempts to burn a playlist to a NEW cd: "The attempt to burn a disc failed. The burn failed because of a medium write error." What is a "medium write error" and how can I deal with this?

I received this message twice on 2 new & separate attempts to burn a playlist to a NEW cd: "The attempt to burn a disc failed. The burn failed because of a medium write error." What is a "medium write error" and how can I deal with this?

Hello Pat,
The following article provides troublehsooting steps and information that can help get iTunes burning discs again.
Can't burn a CD in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1436
Cheers,
Allen

HT1751 On an old Mac I got this message while trying to burn a CD for the car: "The attempt to burn a disc failed. The burn failed because of a medium write error." What does this mean? And how do I work around it?

On an older Mac I got this message while trying to burn a CD for the car: "The attempt to burn a disc failed. The burn failed because of a medium write error." What does this mean? And how do I work around it?

I had been getting this all morning and checked other messages from the community. THe one which worked was trying a different brand of disc.
I had been using Verbatim which had copied the music fine off the Real Player on my PC at school, but wouldn't work with I Tunes. Tried a Staples and an Office Depot CD-R , both of which did the job.

I got a message while burning a CD. "The Attempt to Burn the disc failed because of medium write error"..what does this mean?

i got this message while buring a CD on itunes. "The Attemp to burn the disc failed because of medium write error"..what do you make of this?
i think the CD was bad. i took the machine to the Apple store and they said the Optical Drive was OK. so it must be the CD's i'm using... i use Verbatim type. let me know.

'Mediium write error' means it failed to write to the disc - some makes work better than others and you may just have hit a single bad disc or maybe your burner doesn't like the make of disc. I've always had good results with TDK.

Trying to burn CD but keep getting error message "The attempt to burn a disc failed. The burn failed because of a medium write error. Tried different speeds with no luck

trying to burn CD but keep getting error message "The attempt to burn a disc failed. The burn failed because of a medium write error. Tried different speeds with no luck

The burn failed because of a medium write error. Tried different speeds with no luck
Then try to use a different brand of DVD or at least a different batch of DVD. The disk may be defective.

My Macbook keeps saying 'The burn to the MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-898 drive failed. The burn failed because of a medium write error.' everytime I try to burn a cd with data on it, it has only just started doing it after 2 years of use, how do I fix it?

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Have you tried using a different brand of optical disk? (You don't say whether you are doing CDs or DVDs.) Some are better than others.

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