How to Burn a CD on Windows 10

Burning a CD on Windows 10 is easy! All you need to do is follow a few simple steps detailed in this article and you'll have your CD burned in no time.

Burning a CD on Windows 10 is an easy task that requires a few steps. It is important to take the time to understand the process of burning a CD, as it can be a useful tool to store important data and files.

Step 1: Insert a CD

The first step in burning a CD on Windows 10 is to insert a CD into your computer’s CD drive. Once the CD is inserted, Windows will recognize the disc, and a notification will appear in the lower right-hand corner of the screen.

Step 2: Open the “Windows Explorer” window

Once the CD has been inserted, open the “Windows Explorer” window by clicking on the icon in the taskbar. This will open a window containing all the files and folders on your computer.

Step 3: Create a new folder

The next step is to create a new folder on the CD. To do this, click on the “New Folder” button in the top left-hand corner of the window. A new folder will be created and will appear in the list of folders.

Step 4: Add files to the folder

Now that the new folder has been created, you can add the files and folders you want to burn onto the CD. To add the files and folders, simply drag and drop them into the new folder.

Step 5: Select the “Burn to Disc” option

Once the files and folders have been added to the new folder, you can select the “Burn to Disc” option. This option can be found in the top right-hand corner of the window.

Step 6: Select the “Burn” option

Once you have selected the “Burn to Disc” option, you will be presented with a few different options. Select the “Burn” option to begin burning the contents of the folder to the CD.

Step 7: Wait for the burning process to finish

Once you have selected the “Burn” option, the burning process will begin. Depending on the size of the files and folders you are burning, the process could take several minutes. During this time, the progress of the burning process will be displayed on the screen.

Step 8: Eject the CD

Once the burning process has finished, you can eject the CD from your computer’s CD drive. To do this, click on the “Eject” button in the top right-hand corner of the window.

Burning a CD on Windows 10 is a simple process that requires only a few steps. Once you have mastered the process, you can use it to store important data and files on a CD.