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Setting options for copying CDs

You can set the following options by using the Copy Music tab:

To access the Copy Music tab

The following options are listed on the Copy Music tab:

Copy music to this location

Specifies where audio files are stored when you copy them from a CD. By default, your files are stored in the My Music folder. 

Change

Click to change where audio files are stored.

File Name

Click to select the information that appears in the file name of tracks that you copy from CDs.

File format

Lists the available file types (formats) in which you can copy CD tracks. By default, available formats are Windows Media Audio, Windows Media Audio (variable bit rate), and Windows Media Audio Professional.

Protect content

Specifies whether tracks copied from CDs in Windows Media Audio format are protected files. A license is required to play protected files. Licenses help protect the copyrights of artists by preventing illegal distribution. Selecting this check box may prevent you from playing the tracks on another computer.

Note   You should back up your licenses to a floppy disk periodically. If you reinstall or upgrade your operating system, your licenses could be lost. For more information about how to back up licenses, see Related topics.

Audio quality

Adjusts the compression quality when you copy CD tracks to your computer in Windows Media Audio format. Copying tracks at a higher quality requires lower compression, a higher bit rate, and more disk space. The sound quality decreases the more the tracks are compressed.

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