"Accessing iTunes store" pop up

When I try to type anything into the search bar for artists or songs the "accessing iTunes store" pop up continually opens. It opens after typing each letter and will not allow another letter entry untill the window closes. Just started happening.

I'm sorry but I don't understand how this works.
I use iTunes Store very rarely, just for checking some new release or maybe some podcast.
I never authorized this mac, and I don't want to enter my credit card number if I don't want to buy music from there. I just want to be able to browse it, with no commitment, as I've always done.
The annoying window "accessing iTunes store..." keeps popping up at every launch.
I disabled iTunes Store from preferences, and it keeps coming. I tried the deauthorize-authorize trick, but the Store says I've never been registered, and session times out. I also disabled ping and podcasts... no way.
In one word, I'm stuck. What am I supposed to do to be able to use iTunes as I've been done for 10 years?
Thanks

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