iTunes for Windows: CD burn stops at the "finishing" stage

If you're using iTunes 4.8 or 4.9 for Windows, you may come across a situation in which iTunes won't finish burning an audio CD. When this happens, you'll see the message "finishing" indefinitely.

To resolve this issue, download and install iTunes 5:http://www.apple.com/itunes/download

If this doesn't resolve the issue, go here for further troubleshooting and assistance.

This document will be updated as more information becomes available.

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Published Date: Feb 18, 2012