computer help index
 
 
Search:
"Offering free computer help, hints, and tips to the Internet populace." Now with over 3,490 tips!

Windows Media Player 10 CD Ripping

CD Ripping Step-By-Step

SUMMARY: Step-by-step how to rip CDs into multimedia files with Windows Media Player 10.

Interested in converting your CD collection to digital music files that can be played on your computer and digital media devices? If so, download and install Windows Media Player 10 as per the tips on MalekTips. This version of Windows Media Player 10 makes it easy to convert your CDs into a digital music library. Once Windows Media Player 10 is installed, follow these instructions:

1. Insert your CD to rip.

2. Windows Media Player 10 should appear. Click the "Rip" tab.

3. If no media information appears with song and album titles, you should change your privacy settings:

i. Right-click the title bar, choosing "Tools" - "Options".

ii. When the "Options" multi-tabbed dialog box appears, click the "Privacy" tab.

iii. Check "Display media information from the Internet".

iv. Click "OK".

v. Re-insert the CD to rip.

4. Once your media information appears, click the "Rip Music" button.

5. Read the "Rip Options" dialog box that follows, and click the "Keep my current format settings" radio button.

6. Click "OK" to start the ripping process.

7. You should see each track being ripped. When the ripping is done, tracks will be in folder "C:\Documents and Settings\Andrew Malek\My Documents\My Music".

Note that Windows Media Player 10 normally rips music into Windows Media Audio (WMA) format. TO change this and other settings, read on the other tips in this section for details.

 

 
Add: Del.icio.us | Digg | Furl | My Yahoo!
 

Discuss This Tip

Print This Tip

Get E-Mail When New Tips are Online

Return to the Windows Media Player 10 CD Ripping page.


More in MalekTips:
Google GmailWindows XP and the KeyboardSites to Browse - Music



Move the Chat or Labels Section to the RightPrevent the Cursor from BlinkingInternet Archive's Audio Archive

RSS Feeds - Subscribe!
 

You want the latest tech tips and tricks in your e-mail Inbox - FREE? Type your e-mail address below and click 'Subscribe'.
 



( sample / details ) ( opt-out instructions )
 


 Free Offer! - Subscribe to the MalekTips computer help list and be one of the first to get new computer tips, articles, and download links! ( privacy policy )  ( opt-out instructions )
This page and its contents are copyright
©1997 - 2008 Envision Programming. ( copyright/disclaimer )

Home | Free Computer Help Newsletter! | Windows | Web Development | DOS and Batch Files | Removing Spyware
Digital Camera and Photography | Computer and Internet | Software | Microsoft Word
Computer Articles | About | Contribute a Tip | Link To Us! | Computer and Technology Links
RSS Feeds |  Contact Us | Advertising | Privacy Policy | Computer Help Forums