How do I change the Copy Settings and bitrate in Windows Media Player?
To change the bitrate Windows Media Player rips your music files at: In Windows Media Player 9, Click Tools > Options… > Copy Options and look under Copy Settings. In Windows Media Player 10, Click Tools > Options > Rip Music and look under Rip Music. Here you can select the format and sample rate of your audio files. You may also choose whether or not you want to copy protect your music.