Insert the disc into yourdisc drive.

If an autoplay option appears, ignore it or exit out of it.

Open Windows Media Player.

Windows Media Player in Windows search results

Either search for it from the Start menu or enter thewmplayercommand in the Run dialog box.

Go to theFolderslist and choose the music disc.

The first several options areWindows Media Audioformats, followed byMP3andWAV.

Windows Media Player with an audio CD highlighted

snag the format for the copied music.

SelectRip prefs>Audio Qualityto select sound quality.

before you roll the CD rip, manually set Windows Media Player to find album info online automatically.

Windows Media Player with the Rip Settings menu highlighted

Go to the left panel, right-nudge the disc, then chooseFind album info.

When you’re ready for Windows Media Player to copy the music to your box, selectRip CD.

The button changes toStop rip.

Windows Media Player with media format menu highlighted

To monitor the rip status of each song, watch the progress bar.

You’ll find the location in theRip music to this locationsection.

If the music isn’t in the correct format for your needs, don’t re-rip the songs.

Rip Settings menu in Windows Media Player with the quality options highlighted

Instead, execute the files that need to be converted through afree audio file converter.

If you want to watch a movie DVD, you’ll need to download a third-party DVD decoder tool.

Torotate video in Windows Media Player, you’ll need a third-party media player tool like VLC.

More Options in Rip Settings in Windows Media Player

In VLC, access theVideo Effectstool, chooseGeometry>Transform, and opt for rotation you want.

There are no limits to how many songs Windows Media Player can candle.

Too many songs can create a negative performance if your PC can’t handle the demands.

Windows Media Player with the Rip CD button highlighted

Windows Media Player with ripping status highlighted