Insert a music CD into your computer by pressing the button on the CD player. This opens the CD player's door and allows you to insert the CD.
Open the music software program by clicking the icon on your desktop, or by searching for it by name in the "Start" menu. Depending on the music program settings, the program may automatically open after the CD is inserted.
Click the "Rip" tab at the top of the Windows Media Player screen or "Import CD" at the bottom of the iTunes screen. The music on the CD begins to transfer to your computer and appears in your playlist when completed. You may now play your music through the music player, transfer it to portable music devices or burn mix CDs of your favorite tracks.