How do i open just one file at a time

i just got lightroom 4.  how do i open just ONE FILE??  i don't want to open catalongs, backup files, create smart collections auto import or any of that.  i just want to open one file at a time

jared54 wrote:
i just want to open one file at a time
You want Photoshop or Elements and use the ACR plugin. Lightroom is the wrong application for you; square peg in a round hole and all that.

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