Can't see mac library from windows iTunes

Hello!
I switched on home collection to synchronize library between Mac and Widows iTunes. I can see and open Windows library from my Mac. But i can't from Windows. It doesn't show Mac library.
And how i can select main library? Or i will have same data in both iTunes?
Thank you

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