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How to Copy Music From One Music CD to Another

Copying music from one music CD to another CD is a task that can be completed by using software already installed on your computer. If you have a PC, you can use Windows Media Player to copy music from one CD to another. If you have a Macintosh computer, you can use iTunes to copy music from one CD to another. This process can be completed in a few minutes on either type of computer.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer with CD burner
  • Windows Media Player
  • ITunes
  • Music CD
  • Blank CD-R
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Instructions

  1. PC Operating System

    • 1

      Open Windows Media Player, and put the music CD you want to copy music from into your CD burner.

    • 2

      Click the “Rip CD” button, and the music CD will be imported into Windows Media Player.

    • 3

      Eject the CD from your computer.

    • 4

      Insert a blank CD-R (CD Recordable) into your CD burner.

    • 5

      Click the tab labeled “Burn” in Windows Media Player.

    • 6

      Drag the music from the music CD you imported into the “Burn List,” which is located on the right side of the “Burn” tab inside the Windows Media Player.

    • 7

      Click the “Start Burn” button, and the music from your music CD is copied to another CD.

    Mac Operating System

    • 8

      Open iTunes, and put the music CD you want to copy music from into your CD burner.

    • 9

      Select “Yes” from the dialogue box that appears, and the music CD is imported into iTunes.

    • 10

      Eject the CD from your computer.

    • 11

      Insert a blank CD-R (CD Recordable) into your CD burner.

    • 12

      Click “File,” and choose “New Playlist” to create a new playlist within iTunes.

    • 13

      Drag the music from the music CD you imported into the new playlist, which is located in the column on the left side of iTunes.

    • 14

      Click "Playlist" to highlight it, and click “Burn Disc.” Click “Burn,” and the music from your music CD is copied to another CD.

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