Unknown libraries showing under SHARED?

Hi all, I launched iTunes earlier and noticed a library named "Brendans Limewire folder" under the SHARED tab on the left. It went away eventually and another popped up named "infamous robs library" with a ton of songs that were playable. When right clicking on the library i have the option to open in new window or "disconnect". I don't have a clue where these libraries came from and I'm the only person that has ever used this PC. I'm hoping these libraries and hundreds of songs aren't actually saved to my hard drive? Any help at all is appreciated.
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Other iTunes users on your local network.
iTunes prefs > Sharing.
Uncheck *Look for Shared libraries* and uncheck *Share my library on my local network*.

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