Macbook Pro....migrating users

After migrating all my files from a Windows PC to my Macbook Pro....How do I migrate all my users, files, and Itunes into one user? I have to switch back and forth between users!

Transferring files from one User Account to another
If it is a new MacBook Prfo with OSX Lion it might be easier (=less hassle) to start the whole migration process again using the Setup Assistant this time.
Setting-up a new Mac from an old one, its backups, or a PC
Stefan

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