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Question by  Mickey (26)

How do I troubleshoot a problem burning CDs with Windows Media?

 
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Answer by  BigD103 (548)

There are many factor that can contribute to errors when burning CDs or DVDs. First you want to check the media (the CD itself) and make sure it is free from dirt, scratches or fingerprints. Make sure the disc is blank and writeable. If you're getting buffer underun errors then close all programs except Windows Media Player and try again.

 
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Answer by  RandomDan (489)

Try a different program to see if the problem is with Windows Media or the burner. If it fails, reinstall the drivers. If it works, then reinstall Windows Media.

 
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Answer by  XTC46 (394)

The first thing I would do is try using a new blank disk, that way you can make sure its not a problem with the disk.

 
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Answer by  freeling10 (38)

Try the built-in Windows troubleshooter (under help or support). Sometimes, a firewall or other security software is the obstacle. Also, internet forums/blogs have info from people with the same problem.

 
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Answer by  vikkyrs (377)

Ensure that the recordable drive is connected and a recordable CD is in drive. Quit all other programs using the drive if any. Also make sure that you are able to burn a data disc. You should enough storage space in your hard drive as windows media creates a temporary file in the hard drive before burning.

 
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Answer by  Sabharish (1610)

Windows media player supports CD burning but it is not much efficient and advisory to use it. It is much better to use other burning softwares available.

 
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Answer by  thiefraccoon (266)

could be several problems. 1. used CD 2. either the CD or your CD drive doesn't support the writing speed 3. your CD drive doesn't support that CD

 
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Answer by  dannyg28 (3070)

If you are having trouble burning CD's with Any type of burning software you may have a problem with the hardware, not the software.

 
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Answer by  magikhead (127)

I would start buy downloading another program, like roxio or something of that nature and using it instead of window media just because it is such a bad program to use.

 
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Answer by  pv7721 (116)

It all depends on the problem you have (not really defined). So what the problem is exactly? I would start by trying a different burning program.

 
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