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Smartest Way to Rip Your CD Collection

The smartest way to rip your CD collection is to use an audio program that already is installed on your computer. Doing this allows you to rip, organize and store your CD collection for free without having to download and install any additional software onto your computer. For PC users, Windows Media Player can be used. For Mac users, iTunes can be used. Both programs are user-friendly and function in a similar fashion.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer with CD drive
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Instructions

  1. Windows Media Player

    • 1

      Click the “Start” button. Select the “Programs” category.

    • 2

      Click “Windows Media Player.” Insert a CD from your collection into your computer’s CD drive.

    • 3

      Click “Rip CD,” and the music automatically is ripped from the CD. Repeat this process for each CD from your collection.

    iTunes

    • 4

      Click the “Finder.” Select the “Applications” category.

    • 5

      Double-click “iTunes” to launch the program. Insert a CD from your collection into your computer’s CD drive.

    • 6

      Click “Yes” when asked if you would like to import the CD into iTunes. Repeat this process for each CD from your collection.

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