Burning CDs on Windows 8/8.1 using the Built-in Tool

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Ngày cập nhật gần nhất: 1/5/2026

Windows 8/8.1 emerged, bringing users a multitude of intriguing features coupled with a professional, modern music player. Notably, this music player also supports CD burning without the need for third-party software.

In Windows 8/8.1, you can effortlessly burn CDs using the built-in tool without the necessity of installing any additional software. To learn how to do this, follow the instructions in the article below.

Guide on how to burn CDs on Windows 8/8.1 without additional software

Preparation:

- Blank CD/DVD
- Computer running Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 with a CD drive

Step 1: Open the Windows Media Player (the integrated music player when installing Windows) by searching for Windows Media Player and pressing Enter. The media player interface will then open.

Step 2: On the Windows Media Player interface, click on Burn to start burning. Then, insert the blank CD/DVD into the disc tray.

Step 3: Open the playlist of your favorite songs you want to burn, press Ctrl + A to select all songs, and drag the selected files under the Burn list column on the right.

Step 4: Once completed, click Start Burn to begin the burning process.

After the burning process is complete, remove the disc from the drive. From now on, you just need to insert the CD/DVD into the disc drive to enjoy your favorite songs. Additionally, you can explore and use professional burning software such as Nero or CDBurnerXP for more efficient disc burning.

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