How do I set up iTunes for multiple Windows identities?

We are a family of 5, all with separate Windows XP identities on the same PC. Each has an iPod, and several of us have additional devices (iPhone, iPad, iTouch, iMac). Everyone has their own email addresses. But right now, every device is using a single instance of iTunes, and they are all using my email address. With stuff being shared with iCloud, I am thinking that now is the time to segregate everyone into their own iTunes accounts.
How do I accomplish this, in such a way that all our tunes and apps can still be shared? It is as easy as setting up iTunes on each person's Windows identity and then linking that new instance of iTunes to the folders where the music and apps are?
Asking before I do this because I really don't want to screw this up. Thanks to all - in advance - for you help and suggestions.

Hi Diesel,
Many thanks for your reply. I have been doing that, but running it as an administrator means that my calendar info is not synced. I get a blank calendar on my iPad. I need to be able to set it up so that users can run it in their own accounts. There must be a way to do this?
Kind regards,
Euan

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