Strange question: How to disable the burn option.

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Strange question: How to disable the burn option.

I share my i-tunes at work with some co-workers. They can listen to my itunes but I don't want them to be able to burn cd's from my collection. Is there a way to block that option or disable it?

Thanks in advance.

Posted on Feb 23, 2007 10:00 AM

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PT

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Feb 23, 2007 10:20 AM in response to Hush007

By default, other users who are viewing your library through sharing can NOT burn you music to CDs.
Patrick

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Feb 23, 2007 10:49 AM in response to PT

Looks like I didn't explain my self properly. Sorry for that. With sharing, I mean they can use my computer (in the store)when I am not there. But since I bought all the cd's fair and square I do not want them to burn cd's for themselves. If they like the music i've put on itunes, they should go to the store and buy the cd's just like everybody else (who is honest).

So can I disable the burn option or not?

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Feb 23, 2007 11:28 AM in response to Hush007

Ah I see, yes, a completely different issue. As far as I know there is no way to disable burning from within iTunes. But perhaps you can do something in the windows environment to disable the burner or even put a small switch mounted on the case somewhere where you can literally cut the power to the internal burner?
Patrick

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Feb 23, 2007 11:36 AM in response to PT

Thank you for your time patrick. I'll see if that stuff works. Have a nice weekend.

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