2 iTunes accounts on one computer -- how to do it?
How do I install and manage 2 iTunes libraries and 2 iTunes accounts on one Windows-based computer?
iPod nano (5th generation), Windows XP
Use two distinct Windows user accounts/logins. iTunes will then by default create and manage separate iTunes libraries for each user, storing these in:
- C:\Documents and Settings\user1\My Documents\My Music\iTunes and
- C:\Documents and Settings\user2\My Documents\My Music\iTunes
It is a good idea to disable fast user switching so that different users are not attempting to run iTunes at the same time.
It is also possible to set up distinct libraries under a single user login; to create a second library hold down SHIFT while starting iTunes, and when you see this prompt:
click on Create Library... and choose the location you want the second library to be in. By default:
- the first (original) library will be located at C:\Documents and Settings\username\My Documents\My Music\iTunes
- the second (new) library will be located at C:\Documents and Settings\username\My Documents\My Music\iTunes 1
In this case each user will have to SHIFT-start iTunes, click Choose Library... in the prompt above, and select the correct library.