Multiple libraries on same computer

My operating system is Windows XP, and my daughter has been downloading songs from itunes when others are logged onto the computer, so she has songs scattered through three different libraries. Is there a way to combine them? Keep in mind that I am not very computer savvy, and she's only 10. Thanks.
Dell desktop   Windows XP  

Well, the easiest way for me would be to burn all the "scattered" music onto a CD-RW. It might cost you a few bucks but at least you won't have to re-buy her music.
All you have to do is go to the iTunes library of each user and burn your daughters songs. You will need one blank CD for every user that her music is located.
After you do that, all you have to do is copy the CD's to the iTunes library of your choice.
Prof.
MacBook Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz 1GB RAM 120GB HD   Mac OS X (10.4.10)   30GB White iPod w/ Video Gen. 5///4GB iPod nano Product (RED)

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