ITunes Automatic import

I frequently download audiobook files from internet sites . After downloading the file(s) iTunes automatically imports and starts playing them. I DO NOT want this to happen. I wish to control this manually. I've tried iTunes preferences but can't determin how to change this.
Please let me know how to stop automatic import and playback.
Thanks

I have a couple of thoughts. Try this: select one of the files that you've downloaded, Get Info, then change Open with to Quicktime Player and underneath, Change all. I can't promise but it may help. Also, what browser are you using? You should be able to tell it not to open the file. In Firefox, for example, it's under Prefs>Content>File Types and then you can just have it safe the files rather than open them. I think, in Safari, Preferences>General and then uncheck Open safe files after downloading.

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