Burning cds

[IceStorm]

I have burnt a cd for my dad. It plays great on the computer , but then i took it into the truck and it did not play. Then another day i tryed it again in the (new)truck and i pushed seek a couple times and it worked. But my dad can't get it working. Please tell me whats wrong with the cd?

[Arc-lite]

Did you burn it as MP3 files, or CDA files (CDA is the files read on a CD player)? Check if you did, because some players cannot handle MP3 (mostly older players). Also, burn it at a lower speed. I recommend 2x. Any higher and compatability becomes an issue. For example, I have a newer mini stereo. I can burn my CD's at 8x and it will still run. However, on my dad's (about 5 years old) cannot. Cheaper stereos and CD players also cannot handle that speed.

[IceStorm]

MP3 and how do i chose the speed?

[Copy!?!]

Depends what CD burning software you are using. Best bet is to read the help section of the software you use.

[IceStorm]

Windows Media Player

I use that because it was already on my computer and it is also very easy to use. One of my friends use it also but i dont talk to him much because it is summer..

[Arc-lite]

Yuck..wma is horrible. Horrible. I suggest you use something like MP3 CDMaker or Nero.

[IceStorm]

Would they be at download.com? can you please give me a line.

Thank you

[Copy!?!]

I use Nero and it offers to choose speed and number of copies each time before burning. It also allows to burn mp3 files as Music CD without need to convert.

[IceStorm]

Originally posted by Copy!?!
I use Nero and it offers to choose speed and number of copies each time before burning. It also allows to burn mp3 files as Music CD without need to convert.

Where do i get it!?!?!?

[Copy!?!]

Kazaa or DC? :eek:

[Arc-lite]

Nero can be found at: http://www.nero.com

[IceStorm]

Thanks you guys have helped me out allot i really appreciate it.

[Copy!?!]

Can i get my weasel training from your other thread now?

[IceStorm]

I will train you, i dont have much free time today.

[Troll King]

Hmm... you might want to see if you closed the burning process. When making music CDs you have to do that before conventional CD players can read them. Pop that CD you burnt back in the computer, open your recording software and try to close the session. If that was the problem, you should still be able to do that.