How do you stop itunes from backing up when trying to update software?

I have itunes 10.5 and I'm trying to download the new IOS5 software to my iphone. I keep getting an error message saying there is not enough space to backup, but itunes backups anyway and then all the space ends up running out and I have to do a system restore. I'm on windows xp and I want to find a way to stop the backup process completely. Any ideas?

iTunes does no such thing.
The dropbox app on the device has such a feature, turn it off.

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