It would help readers of this post to know what app you are using to burn.
Using Nero, Roxio, WMP, etc.? Have you upgraded to WMP10?
WMP10 Download
http://www.download.com/Windows-Media-Player/3000-2139_4-10315037.html?tag=stbc.gp
Windows XP CD Burning Secrets
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/bott_03september16.mspx
How to Make WMP10 Your Default Player
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=271949

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> I am repeatedly throwing away CD's because only some of the tracks are
> burnin. I have Windows Media Player 9 series. All the tracks get converted
> and then I watch as each track completes. The burning will suddenly stop and
> then the disc closes. What can I do to fix this?