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You can rip (or copy) tracks from your audio CDs onto your computer with Windows Media Player, after which the songs that you rip become files on your computer.To rip music from a CD to Media Player Click "read more" for the CD ripping info page.
(Optional) To select a different format or bit rate for the files that are created during ripping, click the arrow below the Rip tab, and then make your selections from the Format and Bit Rate commands. You can also change the default settings later on the Rip Music tab of the Options dialog box. Insert an audio CD into the CD drive, and then click the Rip tab. By default, the Player begins ripping the CD automatically when you are in the Rip tab or switch to it after the CD was inserted. You can also choose to have ripping begin immediately upon inserting the CD, or you can turn off automatic ripping. For information about changing these settings, see (Optional) As the Player begins ripping the CD, clear the check boxes next to any songs that you don't want to rip. Or, click Stop Rip, make your selections, and click Start Rip to restart ripping. (Partially ripped songs are not saved.) After the songs have been ripped, you can find and play them in your library. In some instances, you may be prompted to manually add missing media information after ripping has completed. See the procedure on how to add or edit media information after ripping in this topic. To add or edit media information after ripping Click the Library tab, and then browse to the album you just ripped.Right-click the album, and then click Find Album Info. If you get an error message that says you must change your privacy settings, do the following: Click the arrow below the Rip tab, click More Options, and then click the Privacy tab. Select the Update music files by retrieving media info from the Internet check box. Repeat step 3 to open Find Album Info. Do one of the following: Change settings for ripping music You can use Windows Media Player to rip (or copy) the tracks from your audio CDs onto your computer, after which the tracks that you rip become files on your computer. There are a number of settings you can customize to make ripping work better for you. Click the arrow below the Rip tab, and then click More Options. Make one or more of the following changes: Location. Click Change if you want to store ripped files in a different folder on your computer. File Name. Click if you want to use a different naming convention for ripped files. For information about how to apply changes to the naming convention or storage folder to files you had previously ripped, Format. Choose a format for the files that are created during ripping. The default format is Windows Media Audio, which optimizes the balance between file size and sound quality and is supported by PlaysForSure-verified devices. Other available options are: Windows Media Audio (Variable Bit Rate), which can reduce the file size but may also take longer to rip. Windows Media Audio Lossless, which provides the best audio quality but increases the file size. MP3 and WAV (Lossless), which provide added flexibility. Your selections apply to tracks you rip in the future; it is not possible to use the Player to change the format of a track you already ripped. If you are not sure which format works best for your needs, you can try ripping to different formats and quality settings and listen to the differences to help you decide. Copy protect music. Select this option if you want ripped files to be protected with media usage rights. Rip CD when inserted. If you select this option, you can choose either the option Only when in the Rip tab to have ripping automatically begin after inserting a CD only when you go to the Rip tab or Always to have ripping begin immediately upon inserting a CD. Note that with this feature turned on, you are not prompted to confirm your rip music settings, all tracks are selected for ripping, and that ripping will begin regardless of whether or not you have a connection to the Internet to get media information. If no media information was found during the ripping process, the Player will advise you to manually enter media information after ripping has completed. These settings are also available by clicking the arrow below the Rip tab, pointing to Rip CD Automatically When Inserted, and then making your selection from the menu. Eject CD when ripping is complete. Selecting this check box, in addition to Rip CD when inserted, is useful if you want to rip several CDs in succession. Audio quality. You can adjust the compression quality used during ripping. Choose a quality setting that represents the best balance between quality and file size for your needs. If you are not sure what setting to use, try ripping to different formats and bit rates and then play the files. Note that it is not possible to adjust the quality if you have selected a lossless format. (copy protection must be turned off in order for want2bdiscovered.com to edit your music for profanity) |
