Want to move library to new Windows user account

My son had the first family ipod. I installed itunes in my account, not his, and it works fine. We have since added three more ipod users, all under their own window's accounts; they work fine. Well, now dad has an ipod, and I want my own itunes account/library under my user name. What is the simplest way to transfer my son's itunes account/library, currently under my window's account, to his own window's account?
pc Windows XP
pc Windows XP

No need for reply...I figured it out through Windows Explorer

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I followed this basic approach in a chat session. I can see several opportunities for error, which I have suggested. Further thoughts? I'll try Ravinder's suggestion next.
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