Transferring files from your computer onto a CD is commonly referred to as burning a CD, not downloading. This process involves writing digital information from your PC onto the blank disc using a CD or DVD burner drive.
Here's how you can put files onto a CD, specifically using a method involving a "Player Library" as described in the provided reference:
Steps to Burn Files to a CD Using a Player Library
Burning files to a CD allows you to create backups, share content, or store media like music or videos. Many operating systems and applications provide tools to do this. The method described below focuses on using a Player Library, such as the one found in Windows Media Player.
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Prepare Your Disc and Drive
- Insert a blank disc into your CD or DVD burner. Make sure the disc type (CD-R or CD-RW) is compatible with your drive and suitable for your purpose.
- If your PC has more than one CD or DVD drive, select the drive you want to use for burning. You'll typically do this within the burning software you are using.
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Open Your Player Library and Create a Burn List
- Open the application containing your Player Library (e.g., Windows Media Player).
- Navigate to the section dedicated to burning discs.
- Search for the items in your Player Library that you want to burn to the disc. This might include music tracks, video files, or other media stored in your library.
- Drag them to the list pane (on the right side of the Player Library) to create a burn list. This list holds all the files you intend to copy onto the CD. You can usually rearrange items in the burn list and see how much space they will take up on the disc.
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Start the Burning Process
- Once your burn list is complete and you've selected your drive, look for an option like "Start burn" or "Burn disc."
- Clicking this option will begin writing the files from your burn list onto the blank CD.
- Wait for the process to complete. Do not remove the disc until the software indicates that burning is finished.
Choosing the Right Disc
- CD-R (Recordable): Can be written to only once. Ideal for creating permanent copies of files.
- CD-RW (ReWritable): Can be written to multiple times. Useful for temporary storage or backups that you might update later.
Remember that the capacity of a standard CD is typically around 700MB, so ensure the total size of the files in your burn list does not exceed the disc's capacity.
