Unable to burn purchased and downloaded music from iTunes to CD Disc

I can purchase and download music from iTines store, but unable to burn to CD disc anymore. Can I uninstall and re-install iTunes app and not lose playlists?

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Windows, Windows 10

Posted on Jan 29, 2025 09:01 PM

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Niel

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Jan 29, 2025 09:15 PM in response to Nanas4kids

Yes. Back the library up anyway.

If you install an older version, you'll need to have an earlier version of the library or create an empty one and reload everything.

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Jan 29, 2025 09:50 PM in response to Niel

Thanks

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