How can I stop iTunes scanning the card reader on my computer?

OK - its not really my computer thats the issue - its my Granddads.
Basically, his computer has an internal card reader. When you try to launch iTunes, it fails to open for 30+ mins.
The cause appears to be the same issue that causes problems if a blank CD or DVD is in the drive - however, it is the card reader that is preventing iTunes from opening correctly. iTunes tries to scan the empty devices - which eventually causes Windows to mark the devices as having a problem and prevents them from working until after a reboot.
I have confirmed that this is the cause by unplugging the reader internally - however this is not a solution as he needs the USB ports and the card reader slots for his daily use.
I need to prevent iTunes from scanning these devices.
Anyone got any ideas? This is urgent.
System is Win 7 x64 Ultimate.

Anybody?

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