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How to Copy the Original CD

Copying an original CD, such as your favorite CD album, so that you have a backup copy is a straightforward and simple thing to do. With the advent and wide use of home computers and software such as iTunes and Windows Media Player, copying a CD at home is a common procedure. Sometimes a few things need to be pointed out, however, especially for the newcomer to computers and music burning software.

Things You'll Need

  • CD burning software
  • Blank CD-R
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Instructions

    • 1

      Click on the icon of your music burning software to open it; iTunes, Windows Media and any other software with disc-burning capabilities is suitable for this. Insert the original audio CD you wish to copy into your computer's disc drive.

    • 2

      Click on "Import" in your music burning software program; your audio CD will now be imported into the said program.

    • 3

      Go to "File" at the top of the music program's screen and select "New Playlist" from the drop-down list. Type in the title of the original CD you want to copy into the box provided.

    • 4

      Click and drag the original audio CD and drop it into your renamed New Playlist file. Put a blank CD-R into the disc drive on your computer. Click on "Burn."

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