How to transfer all songs from a user account to another

On the same Windows Vista computer, how to transfer / copy all music from one user account to another without using another computer or home sharing?
(Please also consider that the iPad will also sync with the new user account without losing any songs.)
Note: iTunes for Windows version 11.0.4.4

Ivan H wrote:
I guess I can change 2. to:
Move or copy the iTunes folder from C:\Users\<User 1>\Music\iTunes to C:\Users\<User 2>\Music\iTunes, because I'll delete User 1 after done.
Yes, that would work too.
The iPad backups will not be transferred, am I right?
Hmm, I think you are right. If I recall the backup exists in the user profile, so that would be the case.
Is it sure that the iPad will be synced with User 2 without losing any songs?
Yes, but to be safe, backup and sync the device with user 2 before deleting user 1.
You should also maintain a separate backup.
tt2

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