HT203242: iTunes for Windows: Optical drive is no longer recognized, or "Disc burner or software not found" alert after install

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Q: I just purchased 10 songs on itunes and its not allowing me to transfer the mp3s to a micro sdhc. Did I just waste 12 bucks? I mostly burned them for my mp3 player and I don

I just purchased 10 songs on itunes and its not allowing me to transfer the mp3s to a micro sdhc. Did I just waste 12 bucks? I mostly burned them for my mp3 player and I dont own any ipods or apple products. Can someone please help me? thxs...

itunes purchases, Windows 7

Posted on Mar 10, 2013 4:52 AM

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  • by turingtest2,

    turingtest2 turingtest2 Mar 10, 2013 5:15 AM in response to Kodiak Closer
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    Mar 10, 2013 5:15 AM in response to Kodiak Closer

    The iTunes store delivers music in 256k AAC format. If these are not compatible with your player you will need to transcode them to mp3. You can do this with iTunes by choosing your import format from Edit > Preferences > General > Import Settings and then right-clicking on the tracks and using Create <import format> version. iTunes won't transfer media to anything but Apple devices, however you should be able to drag and drop them with Windows Explorer.

     

    BTW You may find Amazon's online music store better if you need to stick with mp3.

     

    tt2