What does error 261 mean and why does iTunes backup fail in version 7.3?

I made a backup of my purchased music (all single items) in the previous version of iTunes for Windows. Now with version 7.3 for Windows I keep getting error 261:
After inserting a blank CDRW, CDR, or DVD+RW (all previously without any problems in older iTunes versions) and selecting File -> Back Up to Disc, iTunes says: "Checking items for backup..." after which it shortly says: "Burning Disc... Initializing"
To abrubtly end with: The attempt to burn a disc failed. An unknown error occurred (261).
I used various burning options, including AUDIO and DATA CD, to no avail. The differences with my previous backup are:
- more tracks;
- complete albums;
- DRM free items (upgraded);
- audiobooks.
Although my main iPod contains the complete library (luckily it is small), I can use it for backup purposes, but after re-installing Windows and iTunes, my iPod would not be recognised and my data would be lost.
Shuttle SB83G5 Windows XP Pro

You are not doing anything wrong. This and many other errors have cropped up since version 7.3 was released.
For now, the solution is to go back to version 7.2 where everything worked correctly.
E-mail me at [email protected] and I will gladly share the steps I took with you. Apple does not allow posting a link to a site that they do not operate and therefore I can only help you privately.
My Itunes is working perfectly again with version 7.2
Jeff

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