Multiple Libraries on iTunes 8.0? Help please...

[hellomoto4]

I am wanting to have a separate library for my mum (or mom in the US hehe) in iTunes so that I don't have her music and she doesn't have mine.

How can I start another library with iTunes 8.0? I tried pressing shift+open iTunes and nothing... (Currently use Windows XP)


Thanks

 

[Lone Deranger]

Press ALT/Option with left click to open iTunes..... That'll do it.

 

[hellomoto4]

Press ALT/Option with left click to open iTunes..... That'll do it.

Nope, Alt+Left Click takes me to properties.

 

[Lone Deranger]

When I Alt click on the iTunes icon (in the Dock) I get this screen asking me if I want to switch to another library. This allows me to use two different libraries (a lightweight one stored on my MBP) and the fullsize one I have on an external drive.
I think this trick only works when starting iTunes from the Dock....

edit: ah.... I see you're using Windows.... I guess it's an OSX only feature.....

 

[hellomoto4]

When I Alt click on the iTunes icon (in the Dock) I get this screen asking me if I want to switch to another library. This allows me to use two different libraries (a lightweight one stored on my MBP) and the fullsize one I have on an external drive.
I think this trick only works when starting iTunes from the Dock....

edit: ah.... I see you're using Windows.... I guess it's an OSX only feature.....

Ah ok.
Thanks anyways.

Looks like I'll have to get a Mac then...

 

[gusious]

You should!! But there must be an option to do this. Search better your menu bar(itunes bar onthe top!).

 

[nelly4826]

i had the same problem where the shift key only opened 'properties'
after a bunch of searching all over the internet, the apple support finally helped!

hold down the shift key, then open the start menu, go into all programs, itunes, itunes and dont stop pressing shift until the library options window comes up

hope this helps

 

[hellomoto4]

i had the same problem where the shift key only opened 'properties'
after a bunch of searching all over the internet, the apple support finally helped!

hold down the shift key, then open the start menu, go into all programs, itunes, itunes and dont stop pressing shift until the library options window comes up

hope this helps

Thanks, it worked!
Just another question - is there anyway to change libraries within iTunes or do I have to close and reopen?