Ripping CDs into iTunes on a PC.

Why is Apple so frustrating? I chose to use a PC, but I do enjoy my iPhone and iPad. I used Itunes to manage my music and the CDs I buy. iTunes earlier this year misled me to install Apple Device and Apple Music on my PC. Well, that disabled the music functionality of iTunes and now it is virtually impossible to burn a CD I buy into my library in iTunes. I very much know I am a mere customer to Apple, and they probably do not care I spend hours and hours trying to figure this out with your customer service. Without success. This gotta be like hostages feel. I so hope I can break my ties with Appel soon. In the mean time, any tips on how one can rip a CD and import that to iTunes library so it can be synced with iPad adn iPhone?

Posted on Oct 31, 2026 2:35 PM

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the fiend

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Nov 3, 2026 2:32 AM in response to alexandre192

You need to uninstall all three apps, the Apple Devices, Apple Music and Apple TV. Then you will be able to use your own library. Plus, do not use Apple Music (the subscription service, even in the trial period. Despite its name, it's a totally different beast to Apple Music the app.)

alexandre192 wrote:

Why is Apple so frustrating?

As is life (...sigh).