Metadata Is Not Copied When You Make an Audio CD-ROM (297756)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Media Player for Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player for Windows XP Professional

This article was previously published under Q297756

SYMPTOMS

When you make an audio CD-ROM in Windows XP from Windows Media Author (WMA) or .mp3 media, metadata information (title, artist, album, composer, and so on) is not copied.

CAUSE

The implementation of the Red Book CD Digital Audio format in Windows XP does not include metadata.

MORE INFORMATION

The Red Book (or system description) CD-Digital Audio (CD-DA) specifies the CD Digital Audio disc format including CD Graphics, CD (Extended) Graphics, CD TEXT, CD-MIDI, CD Single (8cm), CD Audio Maxi-single (12cm) and CDV Single (12cm). The description includes Main parameters, Audio specification, Disc specification, Optical stylus, Modulation system, Error correction system, and the Control and Display system.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/31/2003
Keywords:kbenv kbnofix kbprb KB297756