ITunes doesn't open when iPod Touch is connected

I have iTunes 8.0. When I connect the iPod touch, nothing happens. If I manually open iTunes, it begins to backup and sync. I have the box checked on the summary page for the iPod Touch that says "Open iTunes when this iPod is connected". I already trashed and reinstalled iTunes.

I was surprised too, but I guess nobody gave a cr*p. I figured it out on my own. Basically, sync, then uncheck the box for the option to open iTunes when that iPod is hooked up, sync again, then check the box, and sync one last time. A dialog box pops up that asks if it's OK to install "iTunes Helper". Say "yes". Now it works.

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