Multiple libraries with independent settings?

I don't see that this can be done, but is it possible to have two libraries where on manages the content and the other does not? I want mymusic to be automatically added to the library via the iTunes process of doing so (not interested in doing it manually as a work-around), and my video library to simply reference media on an external volume.
From what I can tell, the content management option is a blanket option per-user.
Thanks,
-Travis

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In iTunes 7 it is possible to have separate libraries - start iTunes and hold down the SHIFT key (Windows) while the program starts. A dialogue box then appears where the required library can be selected. However, as far as I can tell, it's not possible to have a different set of preferences for each library.
Say the preferences are set up for my lossless library, which is located on a separate network drive. If I then make the AAC library active and open iTunes, iTunes reindexes the library according to the settings for the lossless library and I end up with the AAC library full of lossless files. I've tried unchecking various things in the preferences box, but I've had no luck fixing the problem. Thanks for your suggestion - I have already reported the problem.
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I know that iTunes can boot from different libraries by holding Shift while starting. But is it possible to create a shortcut on desktop to open iTunes using a defined library (so I dont have to hold Shift while starting iTunes)?
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As Polydorus says you can't just create a shortcut to the different .itl files as iTunes will always open the last library it used regardless. The next best thing is probably a bit of software such as Libra that lets you switch libraries. I used it briefly about 4 years ago when I was first evaluating iTunes but the web pages shows it has been keeping up to date so it should do what you need.
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Apparently, you cannot do that:
Set up your Apple ID for iCloud and iTunes - Apple Support
If you have made purchases using more than one ID, call Apple Support and state your case. I have heard that they may be able to do something to help you.
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I didn't find this in the search, so here goes: I have multiple itunes libraries; one for me, one for my wife, and one for my daughter. After updating itunes, I opened my daughter library to find things like Metallica and Iron Maiden mixed in with her lulabies. Not cool. All my libraries re now mixed together. I how do keep them separate - I have spent countless hours setting all this up, and now I have to do it again?
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one on my wife's machine -
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In iTunes Preferences Adavanced tab untick the 'Copy files to iTunes Media folder when adding to library':
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