Mini ipod and ipod on the same computer

I have a 40GB ipod on a Windows XP PC. My brother just received an ipod mini for Christmas. It won't allow us to install ipod mini software without unistalling previously installed itunes software. If we uninstall itunes, will it delete all the songs already on it? If not, is there any way to use an ipod mini and ipod on the same computer, with different itunes libraries. We do have seperate user accounts.
  Windows XP  

iPods come pre-formatted for Mac, so you will need to format it for Windows.
See this article to verify its format (if desired): How to determine iPod's hard disk format.
Make sure that you have the latest iPod Updater software
Then, make sure that the iPod is fully charged.
- Download the Update Installer to your PC (do not run it from the web site).
- Place the file on the Desktop, or in a Folder you can remember/find.
- You also need to install the Updater software by double-clicking on the file that downloads.
- After you install the Updater to your PC, reboot your computer.
- After rebooting, run the Updater.
--- Go to: Start ==> Programs ==> iPod.
- It should initialize then ask you to connect an iPod.
- Connect the iPod when asked (not before) and you should have two options available: Update or Restore.
--- Choose the Update option and it will update your iPod's firmware to the latest version.
--- Choose the Restore option and it will update your iPod's firmware to the latest version and format (erase) your iPod's hard drive.
Most of the current minis are the 2nd gen models. They do not need to be connected to an AC adaptor to complete the process. As long as you gave the mini a good several hours of charging before you format it for Windows, you should be good to continue. If your PC delivers enough power to charge the mini. no other power source is required (but others can work if connected).

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