CD player does not play burned CD - what to do?

If your CD player does not play your self-burned CDs, the following tips can help:

CD player does not take burned CD: you can do that

• Older devices in particular do not play MP3 files. Alternatively, burn your music as an audio CD in WAV format.
• Make an audio CD, not a data CD, during the burning process.
• Check whether your burning program creates the CD with two folders. Usually CD players cannot access folders. If necessary, decide on a different burning program.
• Burn your CD with another burner. Your burner may be faulty.
• Try another brand of blank CDs. Choose darker CDs instead.
• Check whether your blank CD is rewritable. Some devices do not play RW CDs.