I can't burn a CD from iTunes library

I'm trying to burn CDs of music from my iTunes library, and when I press the button burn CDs, it starts to burn, then cancel the burn. There then get a message that it does not burn due to an "unknown error 4280.

I tried to burn data on a disc to determine if the problem is with iTunes or with the computer. Windows tells me that it cannot format the disks (which I've used SEVERAL times). I'm confused why it suddenly won't work now.

My computer is running Windows Vista Home Premium.  Any help would be appeciated.

~ Elizabeth

Hi wvpd8277,

After some research, found that the following iTunes support section, which explains this specific error:

http://support.Apple.com/kb/TA38101?viewlocale=en_US

I hope this helps!

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