Can I copy my Mac OSX iTunes library onto my Bootcamp WinXP iTunes library?

Hey all,
I have an iMac with latest OSX. I do my business work during the day with WinXP in the same computer, Bootcamp mode.
My question is, can I transfer (copy) my iTunes library onto my Windows side? It is authorized.
If so, how would I do this? Would I create backups to CD(s) and then install them into Windows? Or would Windows not be able to read the discs, even if using iTunes?
This would mean that I would then have the same (same) library on both sides of my iMac HD.
Message was edited by: lionheart_001

Hello,
I was hoping I might see again if anyone knows if this is possible.
Many thanks,
Bill

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