Things You'll Need:
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Step 1
With the computer turned on, put a music CD, label side up, in the CD-ROM drive. Close the drive.
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Step 2
If auto play is enabled, the CD will start playing the first track. If this is the case, skip to step 6.
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Step 3
If the CD does not start playing automatically, open the Start menu. Choose Programs, then Accessories, then Entertainment.
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Step 4
Click CD Player.
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Step 5
Click the Play button on the CD Player window (a single right-pointing arrow in the top row).
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Step 6
Use the Pause, Stop, Skip to Next Track, and Go Back to Last Track buttons to control what you listen to.
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Step 7
Choose Edit Playlist from the Disc menu to program a particular sequence of tracks.
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Step 8
Minimize the CD Player window if you plan to listen to the entire CD while working.









Comments
pikestaff said
on 2/12/2007 Hello, in 'how to play CD's on your computer' in the 'entertainment' boc, I dont have 'CD player'.
best wishes
Pikestaff
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Some audio CDs have copy protection that can limit your ability to play them on your computer, or can even install unwanted software.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Know that the player (Real, Winamp, and the like) that you choose to play your CDs through can drastically change the listening experience! Many of the most popular players out there are not the best.