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    Cannot Burn Audio CD in Windows Media Player or iTunes

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by dohuy, Mar 5, 2009.

  1. dohuy

    dohuy Notebook Consultant

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    Okay, my problem is that I cannot burn an Audio CD. Here is some information:

    -iTunes will begin the writing process, but immediately well cancel the burn and give me the error: 4900.
    -WMP gives me a similar error, but I forget which one
    -The CDs are not the cause of the problem since I can burn a data CD-R just fine
    -Burning DVD ISOs work just fine

    What else should I be trying to fix this problem?
     
    dohuy, Mar 5, 2009
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  2. goofball

    goofball Notebook Deity

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    Have you tried different CD's (brands/makers)?
     
    goofball, Mar 5, 2009
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Did you try the RecordNow that came with your ThinkPad? If you're running DLA you might want to consider dumping it. It's a known troublemaker.
     
    ZaZ, Mar 5, 2009
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  4. dohuy

    dohuy Notebook Consultant

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    I have not tried RecordNow, but I will certainly try it tomorrow and report back. As for DLA, what is that?
     
    dohuy, Mar 5, 2009
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  5. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    Drive Letter Assignment "software"

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Mar 5, 2009
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  6. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I'm just thinking...
    Faulty CD drive?

    I know my Medion had a faulty drive - and while Nero worked fine (initially) SonicStage never managed to burn an Atrac CD...
    Don't ask me why and how.

    If you can get hold of a USB CD/DVD burner you could check whether its hardware or software related.
     
    DetlevCM, Mar 6, 2009
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  7. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    DLA is packet writing software similar to InCD or DirectCD. It allows you to place a disc in the drive, then drag and drop files in Windows Explorer once the disc is formatted. It's known to cause problems. My R60 had it installed by default. I don't know about the T61.
     
    ZaZ, Mar 6, 2009
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