Disable Auto Import

I am using Lightroom v.1.3.1. Whenever I put a USB drive in the USB slot it automatically launches Lightroom...even if my intent is to move a different type of file for a different application.
Is there a way to disable the Auto Import function?
Thanks,
Bronson Dorsey

Edit/preferences/import uncheck "show import dialog when..."
Charlie...
http://www.chocphoto.com

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