Can't turn off time machine

I am trying to turn off time machine, as I use a different backup program and am happy with it and want to avoid the intrusive windows that keep asking if I want time machine to backup to my external drive.
I am in 10.6.6. When I select preferences:time machine and switch to "off" button, I get a window that asks me to select a time capsule. When I hit "cancel," it automatically reverts to "on."
Any help greatly appreciated.

Select the "none" drive in the window. That should turn it off.
If it still prompts you every time you connect a disk, download the free [Tinker Tool|http://www.bresink.com/osx/TinkerTool.html] app. Click +Snow Leopard+ in the toolbar, then the "Don't ask for backup disks ..." option.

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