I found a solution for you. Actually, you may still have the built-in Windows Media Player, but it's hidden, because you have the new metro apps.
Here's how:
1.Go to C:/Program Files
2.Search for the folder Windows Media Player
If there isn't a folder with that name, search in Program Files (x86), in case you have Windows 10 64-Bit edition.
If you don't find it anywhere,it may not be included with your copy of Windows (i have Windows 10 Pro).
To check if you have the Media Features, right-click on the start button and select Control Panel . Then, go to:
Programs and Features > Turn Windows features on or off (on the left side)
Scroll down until you see a folder named Media Features. Go to it and you should see a folder named Windows Media Player. Check the box to install it.
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If you installed Windows Media Player, go to it and double click wmplayer.exe
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You may need to set it up before you start. After that, you can enjoy creating audio CDs
3Wouldn't a program like CDBurnerXP be easier? I can be portable and will probably be supported for a long time. – sigalor – 2015-08-12T10:48:16.630
Have you tried the Music App? Or have you looked in the Windows Store to see if there is an App available to do what you want? – CharlieRB – 2015-08-12T12:34:41.303
@sigalor CDBurnerXP does look easy. I've downloaded it and will give it a try later. Thanks – Chris Herring – 2015-08-12T13:09:59.403
@CharlieRB I was hoping for a built in method first. I am aware that the new Microsoft Groove app does not do this. Also I imagine that a store app is much less likely to support this than a desktop app. – Chris Herring – 2015-08-12T13:12:16.370
You may want to update your question to include those details. When I burned a CD, I did it directly from Windows Explorer. It gives the option to make an audio or data CD when you select burn. Have you tried that? – CharlieRB – 2015-08-12T14:49:05.977
@CharlieRB I did include in the question that I was after a builtin method. In windows explorer it does give the option to burn like a usb drive or to be able to use in a cd/dvd player. I could be wrong but I think the cd/dvd player option burns files like mp3s as they are (which some cd players can handle), it does not burn as a standard music cd. – Chris Herring – 2015-08-12T23:01:36.453
I meant to add the details about what you had tried with Groove. As far as the choice in Windows Explorer, the data option copies as MP3 while the audio option converts to be played like a standard audio CD. I have used it. Give it a try to see if it meets your "built in" criteria. – CharlieRB – 2015-08-13T11:49:13.247
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@CharlieRB I tried the explorer options and can confirm it burns it as mp3 files. See http://windows.microsoft.com/en-au/windows7/burn-a-cd-or-dvd-in-windows-explorer there are 2 formats explorer burns in - live file system format and mastered format.
– Chris Herring – 2015-08-14T00:47:28.080