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How do you burn music onto CDs?

Burning music onto CDs is a process of copying digital music files from your computer to a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc using a CD burner. Here's a general guide on how to do it:

1. Gather Your Materials:

- Blank CD-R or CD-RW discs (make sure they are compatible with your CD burner).

- Music files in a digital format (e.g., MP3, WAV, etc.)

- CD burning software (most operating systems come with built-in CD burning capabilities, but you can also use third-party software like Nero Burning ROM, ImgBurn, etc.)

2. Insert the Blank CD:

- Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc into your computer's CD burner.

3. Open CD Burning Software:

- Launch the CD burning software installed on your computer.

4. Select "Data CD" Option:

- In the CD burning software, choose the option to create a "Data CD" or "Data Disc."

5. Add Music Files:

- Drag and drop or use the "Add Files" button to select the music files you want to burn onto the CD.

6. Arrange File Order:

- Arrange the order of the music files on the CD how you want them to play.

7. Finalize the CD:

- Once you're satisfied with the selection and order of files, click the "Burn," "Write," or "Finalize" button to start burning the music files onto the CD.

8. Eject the CD:

- When the burning process is complete, the CD drive will automatically open, and you can safely eject the CD.

Note: The specific steps and interface may vary slightly depending on the CD burning software you're using. Make sure to follow the specific instructions provided by your software.

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