Ok it's pretty simple using Windows. :)NO you don't need iTunes LOL :)First insert the Music CD you want to turn into mp3, wav, wma...(mp3 plays on everything and every operating... moreOk it's pretty simple using Windows. :)NO you don't need iTunes LOL :)First insert the Music CD you want to turn into mp3, wav, wma...(mp3 plays on everything and every operating system)Then open "Windows Media Player"You should see something like this: (If Rip CD is greyed out you just need to select the tracks)Like this select all or just the tracks you want:On the menu click Rip Settings and select the format you want to rip the CD to.(mp3 will have the best compression and will play on everything - no itunes needed lol)Then just click Rip CD:Then it should start ripping the tracks you selected it will only take a few minutes. :)When it's all done you can find your ripped mp3's in your Music folder under the Artist's name.Happy Ripping!Ask if you have questions. less