Why can't I burn CDs?

Toshiba M45 S355 laptop. Worked fine two weeks ago. Now it ''burns'' for about two minutes, then says ''there was an error'' and stops. Tried two different brands of blank CDs and three different software applications (all of which previously worked). Also tried reducing the burn speed to 24X, 16X, 8X. Reduced the content being copied from 600MB to 400MB and then to 200MB. Also tried copying an entirely different set of files. Ran two different antivirus scans and found nothing. Shut down all unnecessary applications to reduce the load on system resources. Still getting the same problem.

Any ideas?

Why can't I burn CDs?ktm

Run a lens cleaner thru it.

Why can't I burn CDs?nortan

OH, THAT IS SIMPLE.
yes ... first try to find an updated firmware for the make and model drive .... if that doesnt work google and download force aspi .. and update ur aspi layer ... still no go its most likely dead so get a new one ... if u dropped the top its prolly toast ..
maybe the file you are trying to burn is corrupted!
Probably a problem with the actual drive itself, call the manufacturer and ask them for a solution or a new drive.
the cd that ur trying to burn is probably protected, try a different cd