Suddenly problems burning in iTunes

When I burn a playlist longer than 30 minutes, it goes through burning and then hangs on "Finishing" and won't actually finish. I have waited up to an hour for this finishing process, which used to take about a minute. So I have to force quit, then restart to be able to eject the disk, then it will play the first 30 minutes and that's it.
This just started recently, before everything was fine.

Hi everyone! After searching the forums for a long time last night, I discovered a solution - I tried a different brand of CD, and it worked! The one that didn't work was HP. Maxell, Memorex and even Comp USA disks did work. However, HP had no problem burning in iPhoto, just iTunes, when it couldn't get past the "finishing" stage.
Hope this helps someone else!

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If I put in a blank CD, it says " You have inserted a blank CD. Choose what to do from the pop-up menu. Action: (Choices: Open Finder, Open iTunes, Open Other Application or Run Script) Name: (untitled CD), then a box to check for: Make this action the default, followed by Eject, ignore or OK". If I type in a name, the CD ejects, so I just click ignore.
I have tried to place the iTunes onto Toaster, they will copy to toaster, but they will not play from the toaster window before or after burning the disk. Songs from Music CD's will play before and after burning thru toaster.
Can you please help me figure out how to burn purchased iTunes onto a CD using an external LaCie driver?

GAgirl8772,
Videos you bought at the iTunes Store are protected (the movie companies insisted on that), so you can't extract the sound and burn that to CD.
To post a new question, go to a forum, not a category.
Example: iTunes for Windows is a category (click on the blue text to go there). You can't post there. Instead, first select a forum: e.g. Using iTunes for Windows and you will find a Post New Topic item near the top left.
M
17' iMac 800 MHz, 768 MB RAM, 200 GB HD, DL burner Mac OS X (10.4.9) iTunes 7.2

Burning with Itunes error - Error 2380

Well to start I am only having problems burning with itunes, Nero7, windows media player, everything but itunes burns cds like a champ... Infact I have am finishing my 160th burned CD as I write this have yet to get a single coaster. I am running my dvd/cd burner off one of my sata ports while I have 2 dvd drives off my IDE port.
Any help, comments and suggestions is appreciated.
I have tried the following:
1. uninstall and reinstall itunes (that was a huge mess but still no go)
2. Blank disk in and try the CD/DVD Diagnostics (see below please)
3. Completely remove and reinstall all 3 optical drives including the drivers.
**Diagnostics**
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 1 (Build 3790)
System manufacturer System Product Name
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: NVIDIA GeForce 6600\GeForce 6600
IDE\DiskWDCWD2500KS-00MJB0____________________02.01C03, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomLITE-ONDVDRW_SH-16A7S__________________WS04___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [1,0]
SCSI\CdRomSONY___DVD-ROM_DDU1615GYS1, Bus Type SCSI, Bus Address [0,0]
SCSI\CdRomTSSTcorpCDW/DVD_SH-M522CTS07, Bus Type SCSI, 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.
Current user is an administrator.
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.
*Additional Computer specs* (doubt you need this but here you go)
Asus PB5 deluxe w/ wifi motherboard (Bios is current)
Intel E6600 Core 2 Duo (overclocked 4.125)
G-skill memory 3gb (PC-800)
Western Digital HDs (2.2 terabytes)
Multi OS running *Linux, Win xp x64, Vista Rc1(about to wipe awaiting upgrade launch)
Custom build Other OS Windows Xp x64 Pro - Overclock custom build

Just to point out the TssT is a samsung cd burner and the Lite-on is a cd/dvd burner and neither will work with itunes but i can burn on both but my preference is the lite-on burner due to its lower error rate and it has lightscribe also.

All of a sudden my iTunes stopped working, and I get the following error messages: 1. the program can't start because MSVCR80.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem and 2. iTunes was not installed correct

All of a sudden my iTunes stopped working, and I get the following error messages:
1. the program can't start because MSVCR80.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem
and
2. iTunes was not installed correctly. Please reinstall iTunes. Error 7 (Windows error 126).
Now I've checked the forums and followed the advice of uninstalling all Apple applications, rebooting, and reinstalling iTunes.
This is not working. I've tried installing as Administrator but doesn't make any difference at all.
There must be a way to fix this? I'm not a tech geek but I want to avoid having to take my laptop back to factory settings to sort this out.
Thanks

Click here and follow the instructions. You may need to completely remove and reinstall iTunes and all related components, or run the process multiple times; this won't normally affect its library, but that should be backed up anyway.
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HT1349 iTunes 11.03.42 problem burning disks Error 4251 with Windows Vista Service Pack 2

I am having problems burning a playlist to CD - type Maxell CD-R 80XL. I have been using these successfully for a while.
iTunes 11.03.42 updated today Error 4251 and wastes a CD
I have run windows registry cleaner
I have tested CD drive with diagnostics
Cant find the problem
Yesterday I successfully burnt a CD with a different playlist
All musice imported in iTunes
Help and / or advise please
Mal

Hi Dilbert41
Turned off my firewall and tried but still didnt work. Rang Apple Care and went through about 10 things. Didnt resolve.
I then tried different media and a CDRW worked.
I wasted 10 CD-Rs today
Not really sure if its a media problem as 2 CD-Rs out of the same batch worked yesterday.
Thanks for trying to help

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When I installed itunes into my old computer (loaded with Windows Vista) it deleated my CD burner and would only allow me to burn via itunes - I had to go in to Best Buy to have them fis the problem but was told not to download new updates for itunes or it would do the same. with this fix I am not able to burn CDs from itunes which is a bummer. If I download itunes onto my new computer (loaded with Windows 7) is it going to do the same thing or has this problem been resolved?

Copy them from your old computer, or your backuo copy of your old computer. to your new one.
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Sudden problems accessing webpages and iTunes & App store.

About 2 days ago, my iMac started having problems accessing the iTunes store (and downloading purchases), accessing the App store, and loading webpages (both on Safari and Firefox). The rest of my applications work without problems. At first I thought it might be a internet connection problem, however, I don't have any problems on my MacBook, iPad or iPhone. I tried fixing the disk permissions, but that had no effect. Any ideas on what I should try next. I thought maybe I should do a clean installand then restore my my applications and user data from a backup I will make, however, I couldn't download Mountain Lion because of the problems with the App store (the download stalled at 360k). I know I can download it to my MacBook, but I was wondering if anyone out there has experienced anything similar and what might otherwise be done to fix it.
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Back up all data before making any changes.
Step 1
Take all the applicable steps in this support article.
Step 2
If you're running OS X 10.8.4 or later, run Wireless Diagnostics and take the remedial steps suggested in the summary that appears, if any. The program also generates a large file of information about your system, which would be used by Apple Engineering in case of a support incident. Don't post the contents here.
Step 3
If you're not using a wireless keyboard or trackpad, disable Bluetooth by selecting Turn Bluetooth Off from the menu with the Bluetooth icon. If you don't have that menu, open the Bluetooth preference pane in System Preferences and check the box marked Show Bluetooth in menu bar. Test. Continue if you find that Wi-Fi is faster with Bluetooth disabled.
From that same menu, select Open Bluetooth Preferences. If the box labeled Discoverable is checked, uncheck it. Click the Advanced button, and in the sheet that opens, uncheck the top three boxes, if any are checked. Click OK. Enable Bluetooth and test again.
If the application called "Bluetooth Setup Assistant" is running, quit it.
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Triple-click the line below on this page to select it:
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration
Right-click or control-click the highlighted line and select
Services ▹ Reveal
from the contextual menu.* A folder should open with an item named "SystemConfiguration" selected. Move the selected item to the Trash. You may be prompted for your administrator password.
*If you don't see the contextual menu item, copy the selected text to the Clipboard (command-C). In the Finder, select
Go ▹ Go to Folder...
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I own an eMac. I really enjoy burning my iTunes playlists to a cd. But, now an error message pops up just after iTunes prepares the disc for burning.The message states this: The attempt to burn a disc failed. An unknown error occurred (-3). Any advice?

Hey everyone! So, here is my problem. I own an eMac. I enjoy burning my iTunes playlists to a CD. Well, all of a sudden, right after iTunes prepares the disc for burning an error message pops up and says this: The attempt to burn a disc failed. An unknown error occurred (-3). Any suggestions on how to correct this problen so I can continue burning my playlists???
Thanks,
broshane

Hi, I'e never heard of that error before!???
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Ipod shuffle 2nd gen suddenly not recognized by itunes, any ideas?

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I had a similar problem. I posted my problem in this link:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=836301&tstart=0
Would you read that and see if it sounds like something you're experiencing? If so maybe we can both scream for help on here at the same time, and get some answers!

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Recently, when i bought my iPod Touch, I was instructed to update to iTunes 8.2; upon doing so, I found I could no longer burn CDs; the songs all sounded fuzzy. Today, I updated to iTunes 9.0, and the same thing happened: the songs all sounded fuzzy on the burned CD.
Other things you should know:
(1) I tried to burn a CD using Windows Media Player; those songs sound fine. Thus, I have reasonable assurance the problem is with iTunes.
(2) For some reason, I have no problem burning CDs with my laptop (which I also updated to iTunes 8.2).
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CDs burned from iTunes don't play in CD player.

This is a relatively new issue - I've never had this problem before. They appear to burn correctly. Sometimes the CD player will correctly identify the number of tracks but when I hit play the CDs just spin around without playing. Other times it the CD player will not recognize the CD at all. I thought it was the CD player but older CDs play fine. And it's not the CDs; I've tried two different brands. I think the problem is in the "initializing" phase which used to last for perhaps ten seconds and now lasts for perhaps two seconds before burning starts. Anybody else ever have this issue?

Hello frb522,
After reviewing your post, I have located an article that can help in this situation. It contains a number of troubleshooting steps and helpful advice concerning disc burning issues:
iTunes for Windows: Additional troubleshooting tips for burning issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1374
Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
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Is it possible to burn my iTunes playlist to a SD card?

I cannot seem to transfer (burn) an iTunes playlist to a SD card. I eventually want my entire library on SD cards to free up space on my MacBook Pro and iPhone. My Jeep does not have a CD player. Just Bluetooth and SD card slot. So CD format is not an option.

You should be able to copy via drag and drop to the SD card - I don't have any SD cards to play with, but it works for me going to USB drives. I don't have any experience in this, but I'd expect problems with syncing your iPhone if you remove songs from your Library.
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srb

Drive will not burn from itunes keep getting error...

Hi. When i try to burn from itunes i keep getting error " Attempt to burn to disc failed. The device failed to calibrate the laser power level for this media."
I have looked this up and seems to be a problem for a lot of people yet apple seem to be ignoring it from what i have read. I have reset ram it worked once but never since even after resetting it again. So any ideas. Checked for updates noting. This is realy annoying now and i am losing faith in something i like. So apple get of your arse and sort this problem out.
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Rather than blaming Apple engineers, have you contacted support to arrange service on the machine? Hardware problems, traditionally, don't fix themselves. But that's where technicians come into play as a means to resolve those hardware problems.
If you get a "check engine light" in your vehicle, do you just drive around and wait for it to be fixed saying: "Man, I wish <insert car manufacturer> would fix my check engine light problem tonight."
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