Multiple iTunes Libraries with Window XP

Trying to create and use two libraries under one user. I have an existing 30G ipod video and wanted to make a new library for an ipod Touch under the same user. Was instructed to hold the shift key while opening Itunes and was able to "create new library". Now I cannot open my old library. When I again hold the shift key while opening Itunes there is an option to "choose library", but I can't actually get anything to open. Any help?

The default location of the iTunes .itl file (on XP) is given in the following document:
What are the iTunes Library files?
If you browse to that location when you get to the "Choose library" screen, are you able to open your old library?

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