Lets see if it is a consistent error in another burning package. Download and install this:
Nero – Nero 8 - Trial and test.
EDIT: Actually, before you do that, try this;
- click Start
- select Control Panel
- click on Administrative Tools
- click on Services
- browse your way down to IMAPI CD BURNING COM SERVICE
- right click (on IMAPI) then select properties
- in the middle of the window, it will say start up type. Click on the arrow to the right and select disabled.
- make sure you click APPLY