Unknown error 4261

I am having a problem burning a cd in iTunes and the error 4261 comes up. Does anyone know how I can fix it to burn?

Just wondering if anybody has any ideas on this??

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Dreaded Unknown Error 4261

I have just downloaded the latest itunes, and whenever I attempt to burn a disc, the program runs through the entire playlist, and then, instead of finalizing, cancels the burn and displays "Unable to Complete Burn. Unknown Error Number 4261." It is absolutely maddening! I have tried everything, including the free download "RegCure", and nothing has worked! I can still download my stuff in Windows Media player, but 99.8% is in iTunes---and I don't like coming to the office just to listen to music---its inconvenient. Has anyone had any luck defeating this monster---its obviously an iTunes problem with Windows.

I'm hoping that someone from iTunes regularly looks through these, or someone from Dell, or just someone period. Here are the diagnostics from my burner. The only thing I have not tried is uninstalling and reinstalling iTunes, because I don't know how to do that and not lose the music I've purchased.
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Dell Computer Corporation Dell DE051
iTunes 7.3.0.54
CD Driver 2.0.6.1
CD Driver DLL 2.0.6.2
LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0), drvmcdb (1.0.0.1), sscdbhk5 (1.0.0.1),
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.6.1),
Current user is an administrator.
Video Display Information:
Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller
Connected Device Information:
Disk drive, Maxtor 6L160P0, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
CD-ROM Drive, HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4164B, 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.
D: HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4164B, Rev E113
Audio CD in drive.
Found 24 songs on CD, playing time 63:13 on Audio CD.
Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Track 2, start time 02:43:62
Track 3, start time 06:18:72
Track 4, start time 10:03:45
Track 5, start time 12:30:18
Track 6, start time 15:25:73
Track 7, start time 17:20:37
Track 8, start time 19:41:39
Track 9, start time 22:49:05
Track 10, start time 24:50:70
Track 11, start time 26:44:65
Track 12, start time 28:45:69
Track 13, start time 31:41:60
Track 14, start time 34:02:06
Track 15, start time 36:17:06
Track 16, start time 40:32:71
Track 17, start time 42:04:30
Track 18, start time 43:55:74
Track 19, start time 46:32:15
Track 20, start time 49:54:11
Track 21, start time 51:52:09
Track 22, start time 55:02:57
Track 23, start time 57:30:56
Track 24, start time 60:46:34
Audio CD reading succeeded.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 16.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 16.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 16.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 16.
Force Optical Power Calibration before burn is turned on in the preferences.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 4261(0x000010a5). It happened on drive D: HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4164B on CDR media at speed 16X.

Unknown Error 4261 - please help me

Hi
Can somebody please help me
I am unable to burn a cd from Itunes since I have downloaded the new version, it use to work fine, then I put the new version of itunes on on and not only can I not burn from Itunes, I cannot burn from anything.
I have run the Diagnostics and this is what I get
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 (Build 2600)
ASUSTeK Computer INC. A7N8X-E
iTunes 7.1.0.59
CD Driver 2.0.6.1
CD Driver DLL 2.0.6.2
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.6.1),
Current user is an administrator.
Video Display Information:
MSI MS-StarForce GeForce4 MX 4000 (NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 4000)
Connected Device Information:
DiskDrive, ExcelStor Technology J680, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
DiskDrive, ExcelStor Technology J680, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [1,0]
DiskDrive, Maxtor OneTouch USB Device, Bus Type USB
CDROM, HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4082B, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
CDROM, TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-M1202, 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: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4082B, Rev A201
Media in drive is blank.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 4 8 16 24.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 4.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 4.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 4.
E: TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-M1202, Rev 1020
Drive is empty.
Force Optical Power Calibration before burn is turned on in the preferences.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 4261(0x000010a5). It happened on drive D: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4082B on CDR media at speed 8X.

hmmm. is there any particular reason why you don't have XP Service Pack 2 installed, Mike?
if not, i'd try installing that to see if it helps. (automatic updates from Windows Update also now require SP2, so, it would be worth also picking up any other updates you might have fallen behind on.)

Attempt to burn disk failed error 4261

Never had a problem burning disks. Just downloaded a new cd from itunes, and when I try to burn it onto a disk, part way through the burn I get a message "canceling disk burn" then an error message pops on "Attempt to burn disk failed, unknown error 4261". This has happened 4 times, and I am only allowed 7 burns on this new cd.
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

CD Diagnostics posted below. Please advise. Thanks.
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Dell Inc. Dell DV051
iTunes 6.0.2.23
CD Driver 2.0.4.3
CD Driver DLL 2.0.3.2
LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0), drvmcdb (1.0.0.1), sscdbhk5 (1.0.0.1), Cdr4_xp (7.0.0.162),
UpperFilters: Cdralw2k (7.0.0.162), pwd_2k (7.0.0.162), GEARAspiWDM (2.0.4.3),
Video Driver: Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family\Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset
IDE\DiskST3160828AS____________________________8.03___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomHL-DT-STDVD+-RW_GWA4164B_______________D108___, 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 administrator.
D: HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4164B, Rev D108
Audio CD in drive.
Found 11 songs on CD, playing time 64:37 on Audio CD.
Track 1, start time 00:02:32
Track 2, start time 05:15:10
Track 3, start time 12:43:37
Track 4, start time 17:42:52
Track 5, start time 26:47:65
Track 6, start time 29:53:15
Track 7, start time 36:04:72
Track 8, start time 41:36:10
Track 9, start time 42:24:25
Track 10, start time 48:12:12
Track 11, start time 53:05:35
Audio CD reading succeeded.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 8 10 16 40 48.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 8.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 8.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 8.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 4261(0x000010a5). It happened on drive D: HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4164B on CDR media at speed 16X.

Cannot burn CDs - Error 4261

So the deal is that I used to be able to burn with this cmputer fine using itunes. All of a sudden, it stopped being able to burn, giving me an unknown error (4261). I thought this was because I updated to version 6, so i installed version 5. I still cannot burn anything. I have tried to find firmware and I don't think there are any files available for me to download. If anyone knows how to solve this problem, I sincerely appreciate your help. Thanks!
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
iTunes 5.0.1.4
CD Driver 2.0.4.3
CD Driver DLL 2.0.3.2
LowerFilters: AFS2K (3.1.20.0),
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.4.3),
Video Driver: NVIDIA GeForce4 440 Go 64M\GeForce4 440 Go 64M
IDE\DiskIC25N080ATMR04-0______________________MO4OAD5A, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomHL-DT-STDVD+RW_GCA-4040N_______________1.19___, 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 administrator.
D: HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N, Rev 1.19
Audio CD in drive.
Found 12 songs on CD, playing time 33:34 on Audio CD.
Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Track 2, start time 02:38:62
Track 3, start time 04:00:44
Track 4, start time 07:04:40
Track 5, start time 09:20:00
Track 6, start time 12:30:18
Track 7, start time 16:41:50
Track 8, start time 19:37:73
Track 9, start time 22:26:24
Track 10, start time 25:40:20
Track 11, start time 28:21:25
Track 12, start time 30:52:57
Audio CD reading succeeded.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 4 8 12 16 24.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 4.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 4.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 4.

Ok, I am th eone with the DVD. I added the songs to the library but they will not play unless the DVD is in the computer. How do I fix this? Thanks for letting me in on this topic!

Burn error 4261

every time i try to burn a CD with music off of iTunes it only burns one track then comes up with "The attempt to burn a disc failed. An unknown error occured(4261)" what does this mean and how can i get it fixed?
i've tried switchin Cd's and changing the burning speed but none of it has worked. and its not the cd's because my friends have no problem burning with them.

Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (Build 2600)
HP Pavilion 061 EL466AA-ABA a1330n
iTunes 10.2.1.1
QuickTime 7.6.9
FairPlay 1.11.16
Apple Application Support 1.5
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 3.4.0.25
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.55.0.0
Bonjour 2.0.4.0 (214.3)
Gracenote SDK 1.8.2.457
Gracenote MusicID 1.8.2.89
Gracenote Submit 1.8.2.123
Gracenote DSP 1.8.2.34
iTunes Serial Number 0012A8D00B0A6430
Current user is an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2011-04-06 21:42:36.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is not supported.
Core Media is supported.
Video Display Information
ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Series
** External Plug-ins Information **
No external plug-ins installed.
iPodService 10.2.1.1 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 10.2.1.1 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.3.0.0 is currently running.
** CD/DVD Drive Tests **
LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0),
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.2.0.1),
E: HP DVD Writer 740b, Rev HI24
Audio CD in drive.
Found 21 songs on CD, playing time 78:42 on Audio CD.
Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Track 2, start time 05:11:05
Track 3, start time 09:13:31
Track 4, start time 14:01:52
Track 5, start time 17:42:02
Track 6, start time 21:52:30
Track 7, start time 26:09:06
Track 8, start time 29:45:48
Track 9, start time 32:20:16
Track 10, start time 36:04:03
Track 11, start time 40:01:31
Track 12, start time 43:23:56
Track 13, start time 45:59:05
Track 14, start time 48:19:72
Track 15, start time 52:54:49
Track 16, start time 56:31:52
Track 17, start time 59:41:13
Track 18, start time 62:22:27
Track 19, start time 67:14:51
Track 20, start time 71:58:09
Track 21, start time 75:28:51
Audio CD reading succeeded.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 16 24 40.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 16.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 16.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 16.
Force Optical Power Calibration before burn is turned on in the preferences.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 4261(0x000010a5). It happened on drive E: HP DVD Writer 740b on CDR media at speed 16X.

CD Burn Error 4261

I bought a new computer, now I can't burn CDs. When I had this problem before, I fixed it by slowing the burn rate. That hasn't worked this time. The disk starts to burn, then after about 30 seconds I see, "Cancelling disk burn...this may take a minute or two" followed by "The attempt to burn a disk failed. An unknown error occurred (4261). How can I fix this?

CD Diagnostics posted below. Please advise. Thanks.
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Dell Inc. Dell DV051
iTunes 6.0.2.23
CD Driver 2.0.4.3
CD Driver DLL 2.0.3.2
LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0), drvmcdb (1.0.0.1), sscdbhk5 (1.0.0.1), Cdr4_xp (7.0.0.162),
UpperFilters: Cdralw2k (7.0.0.162), pwd_2k (7.0.0.162), GEARAspiWDM (2.0.4.3),
Video Driver: Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family\Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset
IDE\DiskST3160828AS____________________________8.03___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomHL-DT-STDVD+-RW_GWA4164B_______________D108___, 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 administrator.
D: HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4164B, Rev D108
Audio CD in drive.
Found 11 songs on CD, playing time 64:37 on Audio CD.
Track 1, start time 00:02:32
Track 2, start time 05:15:10
Track 3, start time 12:43:37
Track 4, start time 17:42:52
Track 5, start time 26:47:65
Track 6, start time 29:53:15
Track 7, start time 36:04:72
Track 8, start time 41:36:10
Track 9, start time 42:24:25
Track 10, start time 48:12:12
Track 11, start time 53:05:35
Audio CD reading succeeded.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 8 10 16 40 48.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 8.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 8.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 8.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code 4261(0x000010a5). It happened on drive D: HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4164B on CDR media at speed 16X.

Error 4261 in attemp to burn a CD

I'm getting this message just after disc burn starts " An attempt to burn a disc failed.An unknown error occurred ( 4261 ) and cancels the disc burn.If anyone knows what it means and can help id really appreciate it.Thanks.

This thread has good information and suggestions -> Cannot burn audio CD - Error 4261
If that doesn't take care of it, take a look at this Apple document -> iTunes for Windows: Additional troubleshooting tips for burning issues

Error 4261 and 4280

Help!!! I've been able to burn cd's in the past and only recently it keeps failing. The error message I get is "The attempt to burn a disc failed. An unknown error occurred 4280." and the same message with 4261. Help!!!!!!!

In response to error 4261:The attempt to burn a disk failed. An unknown error occured (4261)
This error means that the file is in m4p format. That is an add on Apple tags to music to make sure you can only play it on certain computers. The bypass this, simply go to http://www.m4p-mp3-converter.com/ and download the free converter. It changes the format from m4p to mp3 so that you can burn and transfer to an mp3 portable if you don't have an Ipod. I spent 3 hours searching for this helpful hint, and found it in Apples archives. However--when the music is converted make sure you save the newly converted mp3 files to a location you can find. I saved them to mymusic. I could not find them. I have to go to mycomputer-C drive-mymusic file. If you save it to mymusic-that is how you locate the file with XP. Have fun--Oh- the trial is only for 14days. So convert as much music as possible. Also, after converting 3 songs to the new format, a screen pops up reminding you that you have the trial version. This is annoying, you have to click ok every three songs to continue the process. So if you have tons of songs, stay near your computer. Hope this helps you. Took me 2wks to figure it out-lol.

Error 4261 in i tunes

After successfully burning CDs for the car for 4 years I now get error 4261. I have tried different manufactures of CDs, I have tried slowing the burning rate. I have restored my comp to a point I was last successful. I did try to download the latest i tunes but as I only have dial up it was going to take 18 hours so I cancelled it! At roughly the same time I logged onto the i tunes website to get the playlist to my latest cd. (I usually type it all in myself). I have now run out of ideas. I am also unable to use Sonic or Windows media to burn cds or even back up my work since this error occurred. Any help gratefully received.

See: iOS: Unknown error containing '0xE' when connecting to a Windows PC - Apple Support

Unknown error when trying to burn

Suddenly I can't burn a playlist. It reads the list, begins the burn, stops, thinks and then closes down. I get the following error message: "The attempt to burn a disco failed. And unknow error occured (4261)." Out of the last 20 attempts, I got 3 discs burned successfully.
Anyone have any ideas? It was working fine a few months ago. I've updated my iTunes version, so that isn't it.

trying to transfer over library from my old hp itunes to new powerbook. burned some of the songs onto cds as data instead of audio but once the playlist was burned it said unknown error -50. then when i put the cd in my mac the same thing came up and it wasnt recognized by itunes on the powerbook. AHHHH. help please. oh and also some of my songs from the cd then went into itunes if i dragged them but some didnt. both mp3 and m4a. and i want my purchased songs to transfer too

Cannot burn audio CD - Error 4261

Please help. I downloaded the new version of iTunes & now I can't burn CDs. I had no problem before.
When I try to burn I get the error "The attempt to burn a disc failed. An unknown error occurred. (4261)."
How do I tell what this error means?

According to Toonz, 4261 is "Track following error"
Top fixes for any burn issue in iTUnes is...
1) Goto the PC makers site and manually look for updates for your PC, especailly BIOs and chipset/IDE controller updates and firmware updates for the CD ROM (If it came with your PC when you bought it)
2) Slow the burn speed from "Max" to something like 12x 8x or 4x. you do this by going to edit>preferences>advanced tab>burn sub tab
3) Try a different brand or type of Blank CD
You can also goto Help>run CD diagnostic and copy/paste the whole report here (So we can help you) and on apples site here (So they recieve feedback about the issue and help them build a better CD burn engine in future versions of iTunes) http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/windows/cddiagnostics/

I can't burn cd's with windows and get error 4261

Until yesterday I had no problem burning cd's with my iTunes-program in my Windows. All of a sudden (apparently) I constantley get the error-message 4261 having an unknown error. It seems that the problem has nothing to do with the selected tracks of the playlist. Often the burning is almost ready but then it stops sending a 4261.
What am I doing wrong and/or how can this problem been solved?

Could you post your diagnostics for us please?
In iTunes, go "Help > Run Diagnostics". Uncheck the boxes other than DVD/CD tests, as per the following screenshot:
... and click "Next".
When you get through to the final screen:
... click the "Copy to Clipboard" button and paste the diagnostics into a reply here.

HT201263 my iphone 4 went into recovery mode & will not restore. Unknown error 21 comes up on iTunes. Please can someone offer any ideas for a solution?

I have an iphone 4 nearly 2 yrs old. It has worked perfectly for that time. On Friday last (whilst away on holiday) I took the phone out of my pocket & it was lifeless. I tried switching it on, no joy, I tried the power/home button reset no joy. I plugged it into a mains charger & it came on but had a banner across the screen saying "verification required". I removed the charger & decided I would try again when I got home so I could connect to my PC & iTunes.
At home I went through the whole above process again but when I plugged it into the mains again it just had the Apple logo going on/off repeatedly. I plugged the phone into my PC & the apple logo appeared followed by the "connect to iTunes". In iTunes I get the banner "iTunes has detected an iPhone in recovery mode. You must restore this iPhone before it can be used with iTunes". So I click on "OK" the "Restore" then a banner asking if I'm sure I want to restopre the iPhone appears, press "Restore & Update". iTunes starts to remove the software, veryfies it with Apple & then another flag "The iPhone could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (21) which appears to be a security issue.
I thought the above problem was something to do with O2 because I picked up my new iPhone 4S last Tuesday but was unable to set it up until I got back from my holiday, O2 say it isn't anything they've done.
My question is has it happened to anyone & can anybody offer a solution, is it a hardware or software issue?

Please see the two articles below:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3125

Unknown Error during Recovery - iPad no longer Recognized by iTunes

I have a 3rd Generation iPad which I was attempting to perform a factory reset. I received an "Unknown Error" during the process and from that point on I have been unable to get iTunes to recognize my iPad in recovery mode (or otherwise).
I have tried every thread on the subject, but I found one interesting thing. If I connect the iPad with the same cable, etc. to another computer it immediately recognizes it in recovery mode and offers to restore the iPad.
It seems like my computer is not recognizing the iPad because it was in the process of restoring the device when the error occurred. Does anyone know if there is a way to reset or fix this issue. I would prefer not to update iTunes and download both the new iTunes and iPad software again and use another computer if it is not necessary.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

Hey KSHItunes,
That was a good test to try your iPad on another computer. It does seem to isolate the issue to something with your computer setup.
Although you would prefer not to update iTunes, there may be steps in this article which can help.
iPhone, iPad, or iPod not recognized in iTunes for Windows - Apple Support
Please check it out.
Regards,
Nubz

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