How to copy a CD

[Linda51]

We recently purchased a music CD and want to copy it for some friends. We have a RW on the computer but are not sure how to do it, also do you have to have special discs to copy on, I have some but have only put photographs on them. Hope someone can help. Thanks.

[andy-hughes]

You need to check that you have the correct type of disc - your blank disc must say 'CD-R' or 'CD-RW' onit. The first type you can copy onto once, and that's it, the second type, you can record over again and again, it is re-writable.

Go into your RW programme, and you should find the instructions are easy to follow - remember they are written for people like us who are not computer whizzes, but can follow simple sinstructions. If you are still struggling, re-post advising what the programme is called.

If you don't mind spending about �30.00, get yourself a Nero copying programme from your local supplier - it is so easy, even I can use it!

[Ethel]

Assuming you have windows XP.

Open your windows media player and click the tab 'rip'. You will be instructed to insert the cd.
Follow the simple instructions.

Now, when the cd has finished copying - it won't take long - click . Put in a blank cd.
Drag the music titles you want to copy to the right hand pane. The click 'start burn'.

[Ethel]

Sorry - missed out the word 'burn'.

Now, when the cd has finished copying - it won't take long - click 'burn' . Put in a blank cd.

It really is simple - when you know what you are doing.

[stevie21]

Don't try to use CD-RW discs as these won't work in most people's hifis. Also, following Ethel's instructions will mean that the quality of music on the copied discs is inferior to the original. Maybe not by enough to hear on relatively cheap audio equipment but still an unnecessary loss.

If you have Nero or an equivalent you could just instruct it to make an exact copy of the disc, although this is slightly illegal ;-)