How to Change the Burn Speed for Windows Media Player 11

Changing burn speed for Windows Media Player 11

Windows Media Player 11 gives you the option to change the burn speed of an empty disc. This is important because certain blank discs are capable of certain write speeds. Write speeds range from 1X to 52X. For instance, a 52X write speed disc is capable of writing data at 7800KB per second. Higher speed discs will take more time to execute overhead processes, such as organizing the files and tracks. Write speeds are always written on the non-magnetic side of your blank disc.

Things You'll Need

• Blank disc

Instructions

1. Launch Windows Media Player 11. Hit the "Start" button and select "All Programs." Scroll up/down to find the shortcut for Windows Media Player 11. Click on the shortcut.

2. Right-click on the bottom panel of the Media Player and select "Show Classic Menus." This will add a top bar to your Media Player.

3. Click on "Tools." Select "Options."

4. Click on the tab "Burn."

5. Locate "Burn Speed" under "General." Click on the drop-down menu. You have the following options: Fastest, Fast, Medium and Slow.

6. Make a selection based on the writing speed of your blank disc. If your blank disc has a writing speed of 52X, select "Fastest." If the write speed is 32X, select "Fast." Select "Medium" for 12X, and so on.

7. Click on "Apply." Hit "OK" to finish the task.

References

• Microsoft.com: Burning CDs