Error message when you try to burn files to a writable disc in Windows Vista: "There was an error burning this disc"

Article ID: 934544 - View products that this article applies to.
Expand all | Collapse all

SYMPTOMS

When you try to burn files to a writable CD disc or to a writable DVD disc in Windows Vista, you receive the following error message:
There was a problem burning this disc.
There was an error burning this disc. The disc might no longer be usable.
Back to the top | Give Feedback

CAUSE

This behavior occurs if the following conditions are true:
  • A file has a dollar sign ($) character in the file name extension.
  • You are using the Mastered disc format to burn the files.
Back to the top | Give Feedback

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, rename the file name extension of the file.
Back to the top | Give Feedback

Properties

Article ID: 934544 - Last Review: April 2, 2007 - Revision: 1.2
APPLIES TO
  • Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Business
  • Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Business N
  • Windows Vista Business N 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Enterprise
  • Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Windows Vista Home Basic N
  • Windows Vista Home Basic N 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Windows Vista Starter
Keywords: 
kbexpertiseadvanced kbexpertiseinter kbexpertisebeginner kbtshoot kberrmsg kbprb KB934544
Back to the top | Give Feedback

Give Feedback

 
Back to the topBack to the top