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Windows Media Player Won’t Rip a CD: 4 Ways to Fix it

In case rip option is not working, check your music libraries

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Windows Media Player is amedia player softwareused by many for its features. However, users reported that Windows Media Player won’t rip a CD on their PC.

If you want to convert your audio to MP3, you won’t be able to do it without this feature. Luckily, it’s rather easy to fix this problem.

Why can’t I rip music with Windows Media Player?

How do I get Windows Media Player to rip a CD?

1. Manage music libraries

2. Install necessary codecs

After youinstall the codecs, check if the problem is resolved.

3. Improve the quality of ripped music

4. Restore to Default the music library folder

If Windows Media Player won’t rip the CD, these steps will surely help you. In case the problem is still there, you might want to consider using a differentCD ripper software.

How did you fix this problem on your PC? Share your solutions with us in the comments section.

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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.