How do I keep itunes from automatically importing mp3's from other sources

I merge multiple files into single mp3 files.  I used to be able to do this and add them to a folder to add to iTunes at a later point, at my leisure.  Now, when I merge these into mp3 files, they are automatically being added to iTunes and it is driving me nuts.  I use either internet explorer or google chrome.  I have since deleted chrome as this problem started soon after I installed chrome.  However, it is still automatically importing these files.  I want to add them, but at a later point, not automatically.  Any ideas on how I can make this stop?
Thanks.

Hmmm ... the only the possibility I can think of is that:
something is causing Windows to open the mp3 files as soon as they are created, and
iTunes is set as the default program for mp3 files
This would result on the behavior you are observing, though I'm not sure what the "something" would be.  It may be worth trying this:
In Windows Explorer, select any mp3 file
right-click, select Open with and then Choose default program
Is iTunes selected here, like this?
If so, try changing the default to Windows Media Player, make sure the "Always use the selected program ..." box is checked, and click OK.
Now try your mp3 joining process again - when it finishes, does the mp3 file now open in Media Player rather than being added to iTunes?  Even if so, this doesn't really solve the problem as I would expect the mp3 joiner program to just create the mp3 file and not subsequently try and open it ... however, this might give an indication whether this a direction to go in (or not).

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