How to Burn Music CDs on Windows XP
Windows XP includes Windows Media Player to organize your music. Media Player features custom playlist creation and CD burning capabilities. The CDs created in Windows Media Player are compatible with most CD and DVD players. It is best to use a CD-R to create your music CDs since CD-RWs may not be compatible with all CD playing devices. Using Media Player's burning capabilities is a great way to create a personal play list or to burn special songs for a party.
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Instructions
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Open Windows Media Player using the shortcut on the Desktop or in the "Start" menu. Click the "Burn" tab at the top of the window and select the "Audio CD" option. Insert a CD-R disc in your CD/DVD burning device.
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Navigate through your Library on the "Details" pane in the left side of the window to find the songs you want to add. Click and drag individual songs, playlists or albums to the "List" pane on the right side of the window to add them to the CD. You may add or remove songs and rearrange songs in the list during this part of the process.
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Click "Start Burn" at the bottom of the "List" pane after adding and arranging the songs to your liking. If possible, try not to perform other actions on your computer while burning the CD, this will ensure a smooth and error free music CD. Windows Media Player displays a message if you attempt to add too many songs to the CD.
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