ITunes 8.02 Randomly Opening in Mac OS 10.4.11

iTunes 8 is automatically and randomly opening without clicking the icon in the Dock/Finder.I also notice a network slow down when this happens - specifically my internet connection (via AirPortt) slows down drastically.
Any ideas?

It's probably a third-party app or a widget (check the Dashboard, too) that is forcing iTunes to open. Look for the culprit and disable it.

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If you don't already have a current backup, back up all data, then reinstall the OS.* You don't need to erase the startup volume, and you won't need the backup unless something goes wrong. If the system was upgraded from an older version of OS X, you may need the Apple ID and password you used.
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There are ways to back up a computer that isn't fully functional. Ask if you need guidance.
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Hello, Stephen.
Thank you for the question. You will need to rebuild your iTunes library file in order to open an older version of iTunes. Below, I have included the article that walks you through this process. Start with the section labeled Re-creating the iTunes Library file.
iTunes: How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1451
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Do you mean 'open' as in:
1. "It isn't running at all, then suddenly starts running of its own volition"
or 'open' as in:
2. "It is running, but its window has been miniaturized, then suddenly it springs open from the dock".
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Microsoft Windows 7 x64 Business Edition (Build 7600)
Hewlett-Packard HP TouchSmart tm2 Notebook PC
iTunes 10.3.1.55
QuickTime 7.6.9
FairPlay 1.11.17
Apple Application Support 1.5.2
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 3.4.1.2
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.57.0.0
Bonjour 2.0.5.0 (214.3)
Gracenote SDK 1.8.2.457
Gracenote MusicID 1.8.2.89
Gracenote Submit 1.8.2.123
Gracenote DSP 1.8.2.34
iTunes Serial Number 0038A8100A5CB6E8
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The current local date and time is 2011-06-24 18:08:16.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is supported.
Core Media is supported.
Video Display Information
ATI Technologies Inc., ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4550
ATI Technologies Inc., Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
**** External Plug-ins Information ****
No external plug-ins installed.
iPodService 10.3.1.55 (x64) is currently running.
iTunesHelper 10.3.1.55 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.3.0.0 is currently running.
**** Network Connectivity Tests ****
Network Adapter Information
Adapter Name:          {A062DDD8-E157-4749-8B66-A204B2DDE260}
Description:          Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter
IP Address:          0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask:          0.0.0.0
Default Gateway:          0.0.0.0
DHCP Enabled:          Yes
DHCP Server:
Lease Obtained:          Thu Jan 01 11:00:00 1970
Lease Expires:          Thu Jan 01 11:00:00 1970
DNS Servers:
Adapter Name:          {01D95939-34F3-47C0-BF58-022130495B42}
Description:          Broadcom 43225 802.11b/g/n
IP Address:          10.0.0.14
Subnet Mask:          255.255.255.0
Default Gateway:          10.0.0.138
DHCP Enabled:          Yes
DHCP Server:          10.0.0.138
Lease Obtained:          Fri Jun 24 17:34:35 2011
Lease Expires:          Fri Jul 01 17:34:35 2011
DNS Servers:          10.0.0.138
Active Connection:          LAN Connection
Connected:          Yes
Online:                    Yes
Using Modem:          No
Using LAN:          Yes
Using Proxy:          No
SSL 3.0 Support:          Enabled
TLS 1.0 Support:          Enabled
Firewall Information
Windows Firewall is on.
iTunes is NOT enabled in Windows Firewall.
Connection attempt to Apple web site was successful.
Connection attempt to browsing iTunes Store was successful.
Connection attempt to purchasing from iTunes Store was successful.
Connection attempt to iPhone activation server was successful.
Connection attempt to firmware update server was successful.
Connection attempt to Gracenote server was successful.
Last successful iTunes Store access was 2011-06-24 17:59:13.
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hello (hopefully) helpful peeps,
ok firstly, i know virtually nothing about computers...and mine is driving me nuts!!
i use an old powerbook (think it's from 2000). i have been having several problems with it over the past year, but the most annoying one is that itunes simply will not open. i have re-installed it several times but when i click on it, it just bounces twice and then...nothing. it says it is there in my applications folder- version 8.0.2, taking up 139.3 MB of my limited space (only 5.59 GB hard drive!) and it is completely useless to me! when i installed this latest version i checked the compatibility and it all seemed fine, so it can't be to do with that.
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LOL! good analogy...and i love mini coopers!
i am just as surprised as you that it is still hanging on despite it's age and size...tho it is driving me nuts and most of the time i want to take a sledge hammer to it!
my brother uses the exact same one, only i think he put a larger internal drive in his and he doesn't seem to have any problems (in fact this one used to be his til it broke one day, so he got another one, but managed to fix this one and gave it to me! it was second hand to begin with) i have had nothing but problems! but i just don't understand why itunes etc worked fine before when i haven't really used any more space, if anything i now use less cos i deleted practically everything!
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If you are having issues with launching iTunes after an update, you may want to take a look at the troubleshooting in the following article:
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