How to Rip MP3 Files

Using Windows Media Player

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  Open Windows Media Player.

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  Insert a CD from which you want to rip MP3 files.

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  Click "Rip" to access the Windows Media Player tab that will allow you to rip MP3 files from a CD.

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  Place your mouse over the "Rip" button and click the downward pointing arrow that appears below this button.

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  Choose "Format" then select "MP3" from the menu that appears. Once these settings have been selected, click "Start Rip," which is located in the bottom right corner of the "Rip" menu. Windows Media Player will automatically rip MP3 files from the CD you inserted into your computer and save them to your computer's "Music" folder. You have now successfully ripped MP3 files.

Using iTunes

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  Open iTunes.

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  On a Mac, open preferences by clicking "iTunes", "Preferences." On a PC, click "Edit", "Preferences."

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  Choose "Import Settings," click "MP3 Encoder" from the "Import Using" dialogue and then click "OK" to save the your changes and exit the preferences menu.

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  Insert a CD from which you want to rip MP3 files.

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  Choose "Yes" when the iTunes dialogue box appears prompting you to import the CD into your iTunes library. ITunes will automatically rip MP3 files from the CD you inserted into your computer and save them to your computer's "iTunes Music" folder. You have now successfully ripped MP3 files.