How to prevent iTunes to open when my device is connected

Hi,
I'm using iTunes 10.0.1.22 on Windows Vista OS.
Each time i connect my iPhone to the computer, the iTunes opens. i don't want it to happen. not to open and not to sync.
There's is NO tick in iTunes > Device > Summary > Options > Open iTunes when this iPhone is connected. but this line is colored in grey and i cannot tick / untick it. Here's a link for a screenshot:
http://img2.timg.co.il/forums/1_146522632.jpg
The iTunes perfernces is tick for "prevent iphones from syncing automatically".
I also tried to re-install the iTunes software. no luck.
what can i do?

I actually had this same question for my iPad. My wife's computer is really slow, and I was hoping it might be a little faster to get iTunes to open if it was set to open as soon as she connects her iPad. All of a sudden that option was grayed out. Thank you for your help...
Sly

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