Sharing between Users on Windows

OK, I checked this page out from Apple, http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1203, to try and help me figure out why Itunes doesn't seemlessly work across users on Windows 7 (or Vista, or Mac, etc). I followed the directions and it either doesn't work or I'm just not getting it.
My goal is to use the Administrator user to manage itunes and that all other users will have access to itunes and the library created in the admin user account. Or simply, I want to be able to open itunes in any account and it matches whatever I've done in th admin account.
The fact this doesn't work as a matter of standard operations is confounding.

Finder > help menu. Enter file sharing!
"Sharing files with others who use your computer
You can share files with others who use your computer by placing the files in the Public folder in your home folder. Anyone with an account on your computer can read or copy the items you put in your Public folder (except for your Drop Box folder, which only you can open).
To share files using your Public folder:
Copy the files you want to share into your Public folder, inside your home folder.
To give a copy of a file directly to another person, copy it to their Drop Box folder (inside their Public folder), where only they can see it.
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I'm new to Macs and need some help.
I have 2 user accounts on my mac and want to share picture and music files between the accounts. Both can be read & write. All my music is in the iTunes music folder. Even when I share that folder I can't get to the files on the other account. Each artist has their own folder within the iTunes music folder and they all have the minus symbol beside them when viewing from the 2nd account. How do I share these files between user accounts?
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For iPhoto 09 (version 8.0.2) and later:
What you mean by 'share'.
If you want the other user to be able to see the pics, but not add to, change or alter your library, then enable Sharing in your iPhoto (Preferences -> Sharing), leave iPhoto running and use Fast User Switching to open the other account. In that account, enable 'Look For Shared Libraries'. Your Library will appear in the other source pane.
Any user can drag a pic from the Shared Library to their own in the iPhoto Window.
Remember iPhoto must be running in both accounts for this to work.
If you want the other user to have the same access to the library as you: to be able to add, edit, organise, keyword etc.
Quit iPhoto in both accounts. Move the Library to the Users / Shared Folder
(You can also use an external HD set to ignore permissions, a Disk Image or even partition your Hard Disk.)
In each account in turn: Double click on the Library to open it. (You may be asked to repair the Library Permissions.) From that point on, this will be the default library location. Both accounts will have full access to the library, in fact, both accounts will 'own' it.
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Hi Folks,
I've just tried this and it didn't work, However the default setting for this scenario is usualy that I've got it wrong.... So.
Can you share an iTunes account between two different user accounts on the same computer?
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Kaciegrrl, you can check the permissions on your Desktop folder in the following way.
- On the Finder menu bar, click File > New Finder Window.
- In the Finder window that opens up, select the Desktop icon.
- Go to the Finder menu bar and select File > Get Info.
- In the Desktop Info window that opens up, click the triangle by Ownership and Permissions so that it points down.
- Click the triangle by Details so that it points down.
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You can Read & Write
Owner is set to your account name
Access under owner is Read & Write
- If your system is set differently, then modify it to be this way. If the padlock is locked, you will have to click on it and give your password in order to open the padlock and make these changes. Lock the padlock afterwards.
- If you do reset your access or ownership, I suggest that you also click the button that says Apply to enclosed items.
I hope this helps,
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/For iPhoto 09 (version 8.0.2) and later:
What you mean by 'share'.
If you want the other user to be able to see the pics, but not add to, change or alter your library, then enable Sharing in your iPhoto (Preferences -> Sharing), leave iPhoto running and use Fast User Switching to open the other account. In that account, enable 'Look For Shared Libraries'. Your Library will appear in the other source pane.
Any user can drag a pic from the Shared Library to their own in the iPhoto Window.
Remember iPhoto must be running in both accounts for this to work.
If you want the other user to have the same access to the library as you: to be able to add, edit, organise, keyword etc.
Quit iPhoto in both accounts. Move the Library to the Users / Shared Folder
(You can also use an external HD set to ignore permissions, a Disk Image or even partition your Hard Disk.)
In each account in turn: Double click on the Library to open it. (You may be asked to repair the Library Permissions.) From that point on, this will be the default library location. Both accounts will have full access to the library, in fact, both accounts will 'own' it.
However, there is a catch with this system and it is a significant one. iPhoto is not a multi-user app., it does not have the code to negotiate two users simultaneously writing to the database, and trying will cause db corruption. So only one user at a time, and back up, back up back up.
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TD

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HenryS wrote:
Jolly Giant wrote:
maybe there is a way. if you had an external HD handy and put a fresh copy of SL there ... well at least one could test !
another idea would be to remove iTunes an reinstall it.
i know, you shouldn't have to do any of this but you may want to go either route. unfortunately, i don't have a spare drive right now. mine are full with clones and backups.
I can do the remove/reinstall.
if you decide to, you may want to consider moving your iTunes folder to an external drive first.
But I also wanted to investigate a large common library between at least two of my computers- desktop and laptop- maybe three. A desktop, and two laptops.
The plusses are:
1. Duplication is avoided.
dupes aren't a big problem, IMHO. they can be easily tracked down and removed
2. A common library can be used from anywhere in the house via wireless.
absolutely, and it works well too
3. Using the iPod on my iPhone is the usual answer when on the road and syncing to the local drives is a good alternative. I find myself using the iTunes app less as a result.
MInuses:
1. No music library when traveling. The iPhone would possibly avoid this.
2. Adding music if downloaded while on the road to a new local library means I have to drag it in when back home. Sync from iPhone would possibly avoid this.
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no arguments against any of the above and no drawbacks i can see. i have fancy Apple made those devices and the software with that in mind. when out and about, you purchase content with a Touch or an iPhone. back home you sync that content back to iTunes. while at home, you'd do it the other way round.
is there still room for improvement ? you bet your sweet little tush ! but you can spin even that into a positive direction: if it would be perfect, we wouldn't have had this nice brainstorming today
good computing !

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I want others on the same computer to be able to see and access certain folders.
I go to:
System Preferences
Sharing
(highlight) File Sharing
I then add a folder (to the Shared Folders box) I want certain users on the same computer to be able to see and add to.
I then add the users (in the Users box) and set their permission levels.
I go to Options, and select Share Files and Folders Using AFP.
The green bubble is on and says: Other users can access shared folders on this computer at "Jeff's iMac"
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I don't really want to put this folder (or others) in my Shared folder (I tried that and it worked) because then I lose the organization I have by having pictures in my pictures folder, music in my music folder, etc.
I am standing in the window about to JUMP! Any help is appreciated.
Blue skies-
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File Sharing is for setting up access from another computer over the network, not for other users of the same computer. If these files need to be shared among other users of the computer, you should put them in the Shared folder. You can always organize that folder as you see fit. Alternately, you can manipulate folder permissions to give people access to certain things in your home folder, but this has some dangers, as careless fooling around with permissions can mess things up. As long as you confine your manipulations to the Pictures and Music folders, though, you should be okay.

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This might be a silly question but I am trying to use iTunes share between two users on the same computer(macpro) and the library doesn't show up. Any idea what I'm doing wrong!?

I'm doing just that. You need to set up Home Sharing on the account with the music library you want to share using your Apple store ID and password. Then set it up on each account you want to share with, making sure you use your Apple ID and password. There are some pretty good instructions on the Support pages. One more key item that I didn't find anywhere on the Support site is that you have to leave iTunes open on the account with the music you want to share.
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