ITunes 8 continually starts up without any user interaction

This started right around when I updated to iTunes 8, and got an iPod nano 4th generation, 16 GB. I'd previously used a 3rd generation iPod nano, 8 GB and did not have this problem. iTunes seems to have gotten into the habit of randomly starting up whenever it feels like it. I've not told it to run at startup, and there is no startup entry for it, either. My iPod is not set to automatically open iTunes when it is connected, either. I've tried restoring my iPod, reinstalling my iTunes, restoring my library, disabling/changing the settings of my antivirus software (NOD SmartSecurity 3.x), etc. I also tried enabling disk use for the iPod, but it didn't help.

If it only happens when the iPod is plugged in, I wonder if there is something wrong with the preference file and it is not picking up that you have unchecked the "Start iTunes when iPod..."
You could try deleting your preference files, this will cause new ones to be created with default values.
This article contains instructions under *Remove iTunes Preference files*
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1421
If you have another account on your PC you could check if the problem occurs there. Also have you tried setting the iPod to manual update if it is autosync .

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