Instructions apply to Windows Media Player 11 and 12 for Windows XP through Windows 10.

In addition toripping audio CDsinto MP3 files, it can create audio CDs from various digital formats.

In theBurn speeddrop-down menu, selectSlow.

Select Organize > Options at the top of the screen.

SelectApply, then selectOKto exit the options screen.

So, start with a high-quality CD, and then change the burn speed of WMP if needed.

If it’s not in Library View mode, switch to this screen by pressingCtrl+1on your keyboard.

Select the Burn tab.

SelectTools>Optionsat the top of the screen.

To switch the menu bar back on, press Ctrl+Mon your keyboard.

In theBurnspeed drop-down menu, selectSlow.

Select the drop-down menu beside Burn speed and select Slow.

ClickApply, then clickOKto exit the configs screen.

Within WMP, selectBurnnear the top of the screen to switch to the disc-burning mode.

opt for down arrowunder theBurntab and chooseAudio CD.

Selecting OK to close Options in WMP 12.

Add the songs or playlists that you tried unsuccessfully to burn previously.

SelectStart Burnto begin writing the audio CD.

When WMP finishes creating the disc, eject it (if it’s not ejected automatically).

Select Burn near the top of the screen to switch to the disc-burning mode.

Reinsert the disc and test the CD.

Select the down-arrow under the Burn tab and choose Audio CD.

Adding songs to the Burn List in WMP 12.

Selecting Start burn in WMP 12.