Windows Media Player - trouble with burning

[luckyfish]

I have burnt plenty of CDs before, however this time, instead of showing the drive where the music would be burnt to it said Connect burner and the Start Burn icon at the bottom is greyed out.
I have tired to look for help on microsoft website but had no luck.... does anyone know what to do when this happens?
thank you

[gobofraggle]

this happened to me months ago and i still can`t sort it.i`ve even deleted it and reinstalled but it still won`t burn anymore.i know thats not what u wanted to hear but if u want another burner try burn4free its what i use since media player packed up it`s very good you`ll find it on google.

[luckyfish]

thanks gobofraggle.
i'm such a dummie with these things and so i thought, naturally, it was something i'd done.
will try the burner you suggested.
oh no, now i have to learn how to use the new programme.... i can't explain how dumb i am with these things :(