While burning a disc using CD-R, medium error during burn

Using blank CD-R to burn photos from a named file, the burn stops and an erroe message occurs "Medium write error"???

Hi James,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
It sounds like there is an issue burning one or more CDs on your MacBook Pro. The article linked below has a lot of great suggestions that may be able to resolve the issue.
OS X Mountain Lion: If an error message appears while you’re burning a CD or DVD
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10868
I hope this helps.
-Jason

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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.

The Attempt to burn a disc failed. An unknow error occurred (4000)

Itunes will start to burn and then stop and state that
"the Attempt to burn a disc failed. An unknow error occurred (4000)"
while burning a data Dvd back up
Here is the Run CD Diag
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
MSI MS-6712
iTunes 6.0.4.2
CD Driver 2.0.4.3
CD Driver DLL 2.0.3.2
LowerFilters: Cdr4_xp (7.5.0.50),
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.4.3), Cdralw2k (7.5.0.50),
Video Driver: NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440\GeForce4 MX 440
IDE\DiskWDCWD800JB-00ETA0_____________________77.07W77, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomJLMSXJ-HD166S__________________________DS1A___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomLITE-ONDVDRW_SOHW-1633S________________BS0K___, 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.
Current user is administrator.
D: JLMS XJ-HD166S, Rev DS1A
Drive is empty.
E: LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1633S, Rev BS0K
Audio CD in drive.
Found 14 songs on CD, playing time 56:45 on Audio CD.
Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Track 2, start time 06:28:04
Track 3, start time 09:32:06
Track 4, start time 13:04:38
Track 5, start time 16:57:06
Track 6, start time 20:43:48
Track 7, start time 23:48:03
Track 8, start time 29:28:09
Track 9, start time 34:28:49
Track 10, start time 37:45:69
Track 11, start time 41:23:33
Track 12, start time 44:45:19
Track 13, start time 47:53:52
Track 14, start time 51:19:58
Audio CD reading succeeded.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 8 16 24 32 40 48.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 8.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 8 16 24 32 40 48.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 8 16 24 32 40 48.
The last failed data CD or DVD burn had error code 4000(0x00000fa0). It happened on drive E: LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1633S on DVD+R media at speed 16X.
please help
Clone Windows XP

try this...
This is how I managed to fix the problem...and I hope this helps others in the similar situation.
I tried with another program..latest version of Nero, and this was also stopping at the 'initialising' stage. I was now lost! I thought the last resort is to give Evesham (My PC manufacturer) a buzz. They were very helpfull. Basically go into 'Control Panel', 'System', and click on the Hardware tab, then 'Device Manager'. Uninstall everything in the DVD/CDRom Drives. Then uninstall everything under the catagory IDE ATA/Atapi disk controllers. This is where my problem was, as I only had one IDE channel here. You should have 4 or 5! Reboot your machine, and everything will automatically re-load. I tried burning using Nero and it worked. Then the big test was iTunes. It worked 1st time!
I asked why the IDE channels have dissappearred, and he said sometimes uninstalling Programmes occasionally removes them.
I hope this will help others who are having problems to burn stuff on iTunes.

The attempt to burn a disc failed. An Unknown error occurred

"The attempt to burn a disc failed. An Unknown error occurred (4450)"
This is the error message I get when I try to burn a CD.
This PC IS authorized.
These files have not been burned before.
This is a new Dell Dimension 9100 DVD/RW
I've burned CDs successfully on my laptop. So not sure why I can't do it on my new desktop?
Help?

hi neocat!
sometimes this message also shows up when your PC doesn't like a particular type of media. See:
william nehart, "4450 Error while burning" #17, 07:24pm Jul 19, 2005 CDT
love, b

The attempt to burn a disc failed. An unknown error occurred (4310).

I have been able to burn CDs from music I bought off iTunes. I haven't had any problems until now.
I just purchased Mike Doughty's Haughty Melodic, the whole album. Everytime it gets almost done burning, it gives this error:
"The attempt to burn a disc failed. An unknown error occurred (4310)."
I have wasted 3 blank CDs trying to burn this. I have a lot of experience with computers, I know there is nothing wrong with my hardware.
Is this is a problem with one of the files? Is there some kind of sub-routine that iTunes runs when trying to burn a CD? I have no idea why this is happening.
Anyone have some advice?
Thanks
pimp Windows 2000

Hello bannahmontana
The article below will get you on your way to isolate the issue.
iTunes for Windows: iTunes Diagnostics, CD/DVD Drive Tests
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1567
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
-Norm G.

Trying to burn a playlist in itunes and i get this message at the end 'The attempt to burn a disc failed. An nknown error occurred (4450)'. This is with a new Dell laptop running windows 8. The playlist was 17 songs from cd's and itunes. Any ideas?

Trying to burn a playlist in itunes and i get this message at the end 'The attempt to burn a disc failed. An nknown error occurred (4450)'. This is with a new Dell laptop running windows 8. The playlist was 17 songs from cd's and itunes. Any ideas?

try this...
This is how I managed to fix the problem...and I hope this helps others in the similar situation.
I tried with another program..latest version of Nero, and this was also stopping at the 'initialising' stage. I was now lost! I thought the last resort is to give Evesham (My PC manufacturer) a buzz. They were very helpfull. Basically go into 'Control Panel', 'System', and click on the Hardware tab, then 'Device Manager'. Uninstall everything in the DVD/CDRom Drives. Then uninstall everything under the catagory IDE ATA/Atapi disk controllers. This is where my problem was, as I only had one IDE channel here. You should have 4 or 5! Reboot your machine, and everything will automatically re-load. I tried burning using Nero and it worked. Then the big test was iTunes. It worked 1st time!
I asked why the IDE channels have dissappearred, and he said sometimes uninstalling Programmes occasionally removes them.
I hope this will help others who are having problems to burn stuff on iTunes.

I can't burn a disc from Itunes without getting error 4280 repeatedly.

I can't burn a disc from Itunes without getting error 4280 repeatedly. I was just able to burn a CD and now can't burn another. Any thoughts? I know my CD burner works as I just made a disc. I have tried changing file type from Audio to MP3 with no luck. Thanks for trying to help me.

Hello Sonni,
It sounds like you are unable to burn a disc with iTunes due to this error code. I would first use the following article to check issues with the type of disc drive:
Burning disc in iTunes for Windows using a Sony CD-RW/DVD CRX830E model drive fails with 4280 error
http://support.apple.com/kb/ta38101
If this is not the case, use the following article to help troubleshoot the issue:
iTunes for Windows: Additional troubleshooting tips for burning issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1374
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Sterling

Attempt to burn a disc failed. An unknown error occurred (4280).

I put a blank CD in. I open iTunes. I click on a play list and attempt to burn. It checks the play list like everything is fine and seems like it begins to burn the first track. Then after a few seconds it says *_canceling disc_*. It ejects the CD and an error message comes up: "_*The attempt to burn a disc failed. An unknown error occurred (4280).*_" I thought that the new update (7.6.2) might include a fix for this. No such luck of course! Have had this problem for awhile and have researched it on the internet. I am not the only one with this problem and people have been posting about this error since 2005! CDs burn fine and Media player. What's the deal? I thought Mac was supposed to be superior to Windows? I have a Slimtype DVDRW SSM-8515S drive. I have tried HP's solutions, lower burn speed, clicking this and that, ect. Please help. This problem makes me wish I didn't have an iPod. The only reason I started using iTunes was because of the iPod. +Not happy with this or Mac at all+. I don't care how cool their commercials are!
P.S. Have tried all of the suggestions from the following site:
http://www.smokeandashes.net/2005/01/burnbaby_burn.html
These suggestions have worked for some people, but not me. Maybe they will help others who are experiencing the same unfortunate problems.

Hello ubbm10,
The article linked below provides some useful troubleshooting steps that can help get your computer burning music again.
Burning disc in iTunes for Windows using a Sony CD-RW/DVD CRX830E model drive fails with 4280 error
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA38101
Cheers,
Allen

The attempt to burn a disc failed. An unknown error occurred (-50)

Hey Guys,
Got the error message "The attempt to burn a disc failed. An unknown error occurred (-50) in iTunes.
I'm just trying to burn a few audio CDs.
Running most current verison of Mavericks, all software up to date.
I've tried changing the burning speeds from Maximum Possible, to 12x, 8x, 4x. Still get the error.
I've tried 3 brands of CD-Rs get the error on all 3.
Any suggestions?
Thx
CD

Error -50 is a very unhelpful generic communications error with a number of possible causes. Something between the drive to which you are downloading and the drive from which it is all coming is not working correctly, which probably leaves several hundred options.
Have you tried simply restarting the computer?

I can't burn cd. When I try to burn a cd a message states "The attempt to burn a disc failed. An unknown error occurred. (4450) Anyone know what this means and how to repair it?

I can't burn a cd from my ITunes playlist. When I try to burn a cd a message states "The attempt to burn a disc failed. An unknown error occurred. (4450)" How can I correct an unknown error?

Hello rcrown01,
The following articles can help get iTunes back to burning.
Can't burn a CD in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1436
iTunes for Windows: Additional troubleshooting tips for burning issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1374
Cheers,
Allen

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!???
Is this purchased music, or your own music files?

TS1436 when burning a disc a message appears unknown error error 3?

when burning a disc a message appears unknown error error 3?

Sign out of your account, restart the iPad and then sign in again.
1. Settings>Store>Apple ID.
2. Tap your ID and sign out.
3. Restart the iPad by holding down on the sleep button until the red slider appears and then slide to shut off.
4. To power up hold the sleep button until the Apple logo appears and let go of the button.
Go back to Settings>Store>Sign in and then try to download again.

The attempt to burn a disc failed. An unknown error occurred (-51)

My company just purchased a MacBook Pro to go along with our iMac computer. I spoke with an AppleCare guy who talked me through using Migration Assistant to copy my files from the iMac to the MacBook Pro. After doing this, I am able to use the MacBook Pro with no problems (except that it is for another employee) but my iMac will no longer burn or import music into iTunes. Every time I try to burn, I get the message that I wrote in the subject line. I can still burn cd's using Toaster, but not with iTunes (where all my playlists are). Anyone have any suggestions?
iMac Mac OS X (10.2.x) I'm running OS X (10.2.8)

hi neocat!
sometimes this message also shows up when your PC doesn't like a particular type of media. See:
william nehart, "4450 Error while burning" #17, 07:24pm Jul 19, 2005 CDT
love, b

Error message: "The attempt to burn a disc failed. An unknown error"

Anyone having this error message after attempting to burn a disc?
I have 6 discs sitting here ruined after this happened consistently.
Called Apple tech support. Said they never heard of this.
What can I do to resolve? Tried doing the iTunes update and that does not appear to have helped. I am beyond frustrated. To not be able to burn all my purchased music to cd's is not making me a happy camper.
Anyone have any ideas how to fix?
Thanks for all suggestions..

Hey guys, having same type of problem and figured I would throw in my 2 cents. I was getting "error 4000"; i Googled that and followed the procedures for going to my control panel, add/remove and clicking repair. I tried a burn again, also paying attention to previous notes and lowered my write speed to 8X. Same error, different number, this time 4261. I found this thread so I decided to paste my info too, but i do notice the last line of code reads "speed 10X". Hope this helps? I have burned plenty of CDs before, I am burning a mix of MP3 and MP4, amazon and apple purchased, and using older memorex CD-R. They say "recordable, 52X, 700mb, 80 min" at the top. Hope it helps and thanks for the time and effort on here!
Microsoft Windows 7 x64 Home Premium Edition (Build 7600)
Dell Inc. Inspiron 1464
iTunes 10.0.1.22
QuickTime 7.6.8
FairPlay 1.9.16
Apple Application Support 1.3.2
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 3.2.0.47
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.49.0.0
Bonjour 2.0.3.0 (214.3)
Gracenote SDK 1.7.1.420
Gracenote MusicID 1.7.1.78
Gracenote Submit 1.7.1.106
iTunes Serial Number A13F95689B6E935E
Current user is an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2011-03-18 21:25:19.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is supported.
Video Display Information
Intel Corporation, Intel(R) HD Graphics
** External Plug-ins Information **
No external plug-ins installed.
iPodService 10.0.1.22 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 10.0.1.22 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.2.0.0 is currently running.
** CD/DVD Drive Tests **
LowerFilters: PxHlpa64 (2.0.0.0),
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.2.0.1),
E: HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GT30N, Rev A101
Audio CD in drive.
Found 15 songs on CD, playing time 69:43 on Audio CD.
Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Track 2, start time 03:28:41
Track 3, start time 07:28:54
Track 4, start time 11:36:32
Track 5, start time 15:58:57
Track 6, start time 20:26:51
Track 7, start time 25:01:74
Track 8, start time 29:43:02
Track 9, start time 34:25:65
Track 10, start time 39:19:72
Track 11, start time 44:14:37
Track 12, start time 49:13:50
Track 13, start time 54:14:42
Track 14, start time 59:16:04
Track 15, start time 64:17:54
Audio CD reading succeeded.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 10 16 24.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 10.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 10.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 10.
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: HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GT30N on CDR media at speed 10X.

The attempt to burn a disc failed. An unknown error occurred (-223)

Everything worked fine until I installed iTunes 7. I uninstalled v7 and reinstalled 6.0.4 (my original version which worked fine) but now I cannot burn a CD from iTunes. I thought it was the drive but I am able to burn a CD using Nero. Please help. (I am using SP1 because SP2 causes system lock up big time). Please help, I am a Jazzercise instructor and need to burn CD's for classes.
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 (Build 2600)
Sony Corporation PCV-RS430G(UC)
iTunes 6.0.4.2
CD Driver 2.0.4.3
CD Driver DLL 2.0.3.2
LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0),
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.4.3),
Video Driver: RADEON 9200 SERIES \RADEON 9200 SERIES
IDE\DiskMaxtor6Y120P0_________________________YAR41BW0, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
USBSTOR\DiskBrotherMFC-210C_______1.00, Bus Type USB
USBSTOR\DiskSony___UMH-U_HS-CF____2.12, Bus Type USB
USBSTOR\DiskSony___UMH-U_HS-MS____2.12, Bus Type USB
USBSTOR\DiskSony___UMH-U_HS-SM____2.12, Bus Type USB
USBSTOR\DiskWDCWD800BB-23FJA0_________, Bus Type USB
IDE\CdRomSONYCD-RW__CRX160E_____________________1.1b___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [1,0]
IDE\CdRomSONYDVD_RW_DW-U12A_____________________2.0c___, 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.
E: SONY DVD RW DW-U12A, Rev 2.0c
Media in drive is blank.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 4 12 16 24.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 4.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 4.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 4.
F: SONY CD-RW CRX160E, Rev 1.1b
Drive is empty.
The last failed audio CD burn had error code -223(0xffffff21). It happened on drive E: SONY DVD RW DW-U12A on CDR media at speed 0X.

Well, somehow I fixed it by successfully upgrading to the newest version!
Thanks anyway Apple!

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