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Q: Why when I transfer music from some CD's do all the songs not show up after they are imported?

Why when I transfer music from some CD's do all the songs not show up after they are imported?

Posted on Mar 11, 2014 12:45 PM

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Q: Why when I transfer music from some CD's do all the songs not show up after they are imported?

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  • by braden85,

    braden85 braden85 Mar 13, 2014 2:45 PM in response to rdbarnes5113
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    Mar 13, 2014 2:45 PM in response to rdbarnes5113

    Hi rdbarnes5113!

     

    Here’s an article that can help you troubleshoot this issue:

     

    iTunes 11 for Windows: Import songs from CDs

    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12486

    If you have trouble importing songs from an audio CD

    If iTunes doesn’t recognize audio CDs or if you’re having trouble importing songs, check the following:

    • If iTunes doesn’t recognize an audio CD (it doesn’t appear in the iTunes window), quit iTunes, then open it again by double-clicking the app icon in the iTunes folder in the Program Files folder on your hard disk. Do not open iTunes using the shortcut on your desktop. If iTunes now recognizes the CD, delete the iTunes shortcut and create a new one.
    • Choose Edit > Preferences, and click Import Settings. If the “Use error correction when reading Audio CDs” checkbox is not selected, select it. If it’s already selected, deselect it.
    • If you’re having trouble importing songs, make sure you check your computer or drive manufacturer’s site for firmware updates and install any that are appropriate for your computer and CD or DVD drive.
    • Make sure you have the latest software updates for Windows or your CD or DVD drive. Check the Windows website and your computer or drive manufacturer’s site for updates. Also make sure you have the latest drivers for your video and sound cards.
    • If you have more than one CD or DVD drive, try using iTunes with each drive.
    • To see if iTunes can find any problems with your CD drive, choose Help > Run CD Diagnostics and choose DVD/CD Diagnostics. For help with understanding the diagnostics results and other CD troubleshooting information, see Additional troubleshooting tips for burning issues at the Apple Support website.
    • If it’s taking a long time to import a song (more than 10 minutes) from an audio CD, the CD may be dirty or scratched. Try cleaning the CD with a soft, lint-free cloth, and then importing the songs again.

    Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. Have a good one!

     

    -Braden