2 users on the same computer. Full iTunes shows up on only one

There are 2 users on this computer. Only the iTune downloads appear on one. How can I get the full iTunes library on the other?

Hey there IamSwings,
It sounds like you would like to share your iTunes library between 2 different users on the same computer. I found this article for you that should help you accomplish that named:
iTunes: How to share music between different user accounts on a single computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1203
If you're using Windows, follow these steps:
Quit iTunes.
Locate your iTunes Media folder. (This folder may be named iTunes Music if you created your iTunes library in iTunes 9 or earlier). By default, it's in these locations:
Windows XP and Windows 2000: \Documents and Settings\username\My Documents\My Music\iTunes
Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8: \Users\username\Music\iTunes
Note: The Windows version of iTunes doesn't copy all the music you add to your iTunes library to your iTunes Media folder. To copy the Music in your library to your iTunes Media Folder (if you have enough hard drive space), choose Consolidate Library from File > Library > Organize.
Drag the iTunes Media folder to a public location. You can use one of these public folders:
Windows XP and Windows 2000: \Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\My Music
Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8: \Users\Public\Public Music
Important: Don't move the iTunes folder, the iTunes library file, or the iTunes library.xml file.
Open iTunes.
Choose Edit > Preferences.
Click Advanced.
Click the Change button.
In the Change Music Folder Location dialog, navigate to your iTunes Media folder.
Click OK.
Repeat these steps for each user that you want to share music with. If multiple users on your computer are storing music in the same public folder, duplicate song files may appear if a user imports music from a CD that another user already imported.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
Sterling

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