iTunes for Windows: How to tell if you have a drive that can burn a CD
Learn how to tell if your computer has a drive that can burn a CD.
Products Affected
iTunes, Windows XP, Windows OS
To determine if the drive of your Windows Vista PC can burn a CD, click here.
Learn how to tell if your Windows XP PC has a drive that can burn a CD.
If you are not sure if your computer's CD or DVD drive can make or "burn" a CD-R disc, there are a few ways to find out.
You can also check the properties of the drive in Windows Explorer:
- Open the My Computer window (Click the Start button, then point to My Computer.
- Under Devices with Removable Storage, locate your CD or DVD drive.
- Right-click on your drive and choose Properties from the shortcut menu (or left-click once to select the drive and from the File menu, choose Properties).
If there is a Recording tab in the Properties window that appears, your computer's drive can burn a CD. See Figure 1. Tip: The "Enable CD recording on this drive" option does not need to be checked for iTunes to burn a disc. This options affects Desktop CD recording only.
If there is no Recording tab in the Properties window that appears, your computer's drive cannot burn a CD. See Figure 2.
Typically, you can upgrade the CD drive in your computer to one that can burn discs. Contact the manufacturer or a computer reseller for more information.
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