Songs not playing, few second import

hey guys! wandered if someone could help me?
I tried importing songs from a cd (original, just brought) and when i try and import it, only a few seconds of the song gets imported to my library?
If I try and drag the songs to my ipod in itunes a message with: some of the songs in the iTunes music library , inclusing song * were not copied to the ipod, because they cannot be played on the ipod.
Seems strangs since a mate was able to put it on her ipod??
Much thanx

hi nicole!
okay, let's try checking on a few of the usual suspects:
You can't import or play music from an audio CD in iTunes for Windows
... and these resources might help with that:
Updating the drivers on your Windows PC
Where to find firmware for your CD/DVD drive
Using CD Diagnostics in iTunes for Windows to troubleshoot CD/DVD drive issues
iTunes for Windows: Updating the firmware on your CD or DVD drive
love, b

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