How to Burn a CD with Windows XP's Integrated Software... Continued

Once the progress bar has completed, your CD creation process is finished and you will see a screen like the one on the right. If you see this screen that means your CD was created successfully. There are a few error screens you could also get if the burn process fails (which does happen sometimes), but for now we will assume success.

Next, click on the Finish button in the CD Writing Wizard. The wizard will then close, and your CD Drive will eject the finished CD. It is important to note that home made CDs are more sensitive to scratching than the pressed CDs you buy at the store with music and software on them. You need to treat your burnt CDs with care. Also, never use a sharp writing instrument (like a ball point pen) to label your CDs. Permanent markers (like Sharpies) typically work best. If you want a more professional looking label, there are many programs available at your local computer software store to print fancy labels that stick to your CDs.

That's all there is to it. Have fun burning your CDs!

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