Ipod Mini lost software

I upgraded to a new Ipod and have my Ipod Mini gathering dust. I want to get my Dad into the modern age and set him up with the Mini but dont have the software disk that came with it. He has a windows XP. What would I need to do to get him up and running. Will just downloading Itunes do it? How can I clear my tunes out of it to give him a clean slate? I dont think he would appreciate my music.
Thanks In advance....

Will just downloading Itunes do it?
Yes.
How can I clear my tunes out of it to give him a clean slate?
Create a new Windows XP user account.
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