How can I merge all of my iTunes libraries with my wife and kids so we can all share the music?

how can I merge all of my iTunes libraries with my wife and kids so we can all share the music?
There are 3 accounts that I want t o transfer all the music to
Joe

Welcome to the Apple Community.
You can't merge accounts.
You can however share or import content from another library/account using homesharing.

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    HeyStupid wrote:
    how do I merge two valid, purchased iTunes accounts into one so all my music is in same account?
    You cannot. iTunes pruchases remian tied to the account they were purchased with.
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    Please be aware that you are not communicating with Apple when you post in these forums. Most of the people who will reply to your posts are, like me, your fellow users.
    As to your comment, I don't know what it is you're referring to, but if you believe a support article is incorrect, you can tell Apple about it here:
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    https://discussions.apple.com/message/18409815?ac_cid=ha
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    Thanks Turingtest2,
    I appreciate your response. I have done all of the things mentioned, but still when I click on "devices", the "transfer music" option is still not selectable. I see it, but can't select it.  I am running Windows 7 on my PC.
    However, one thing I read makes me take pause. At one point I did erase my computer back to factory settings using the mirrored image. We backed up all information and put the important stuff back on, but I don't believe we did anything with iTunes, so it's a possibility that the music that is in my library now, may only be music I have purchased since then. But, (thinking out loud) that was a while ago and I am pretty sure I have purchased more music than what is in my iTunes library, since then.  Maybe I will approach it from that angle and see what happens.
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    If you have any thoughts about this, let me know. Thanks again.

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