Unknown error 4251 when attempting to burn a CD

Since I've upgraded to itunes 6, I can't burn a CD. Any attempt results in an unknown error 4251. My firmware's up to date; nothing else has changed. So, how do I burn a CD now?!

hi Ilkka!
no particularly focussed advice I'm afraid. but there's still a few other things apart from the CD-drive firmware mentioned here that are worth checking up on:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93360
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93286
... and these resources might be helpful:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300252
toonz, "Where to find firmware for your CD/DVD drive", 05:55pm Apr 15, 2005 CDT
... and if no joy with those, head here to check for other documentation and to submit your CD diagnostics to Apple:
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/windows/cddiagnostics/
... and periodically refresh your thread here with another post, so passers-by will be able to update you on any developments.
love, b

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