ITunes is auto launching

Using v6.0.1 with 10.4.3
For reasons unknown iTunes has suddenly started to launch all by itself. I'll be working away in Photoshop or Safari when it just launches. I quit it then it relaunches a couple of minutes later. Etc.
If I go to the Music Store (Australia) I notice that after the normal "Accessing Music Store" progress bar completes it then reappears, very briefly (1/4 - 1/2 sec), about 3 or 4 times over the following 30 seconds. I don't remember seeing that before, but it may have nothing to do with the auto launching problem.
Ant suggestions?

Just the standard Apple one, which has been there for ages without any problems, AFAIK. The only add-on I have is "Jewel Case" which I rarely use and has also been there for months.

Similar Messages

How do I stop iTunes from auto-launching when connecting iPod.

I have found one method of doing this set out below.
You may want to stop iTunes from auto-launching whenever you plug in your iPod. To do this, open iTunes, and select the iPod in the left-hand Source window. Four buttons will then appear in the lower right-hand corner of the iTunes window. Click the left-most button with the iPod icon on it. This will bring up the iPod Preferences dialog. Uncheck the option labeled "Open iTunes when attached." You probably also want to prevent iTunes from trying to automatically synchronize your iPod when you connect by selecting the "Manually manage songs and playlists" option in the same Preferences dialog.
I am unable to find the iPod icon in the left hand Source window, maybe if I connect my iPod an icon will appear, but I don't want to do this in case stuff is transferred between the iPod and Comp or vice versa.
Sorry to be so long winded, but it was difficult to explain without being so.
If any one knows of another way to do what I am trying to do
Perhaps they would let me know.
ASP Windows XP Pro

okay. in a 7.0.x, we no longer get the "ipod options" icon when the ipod is plugged in and selected in the sourcelist (the area to the left of the iTunes screen). instead, the ipod options and preferences display for us in the main library screen.
"Open iTunes when this ipod is connected" is kept down at the bottom of the "Summary" tab. (scroll down to the bottom of that tab to see everything under the "Options" heading.)
"manually manage music" (or "manually manage music and videos" if you've got a video-capable ipod) is also kept down at the bottom of the "Summary" tab in the Options area.
for a technique for connecting the ipod without automatically syncing (if you have an automatic syncing option set on the ipod already), and then changing the options to "manually manage music", see:
How to keep iTunes from automatically updating your iPod
unfortunately, that document is also written for itunes 6.0.x or earlier. so in your case the instructions under the "Now that you're logged in as the Guest user, it's time to get back to iTunes and your iPod:" section at steps 4, 5 and 6 should read:
4. Scroll down to the bottom of the Summary Tab
5. Check the "Manually manage music" checkbox.
6. Click "Apply".

How to prevent iTunes from auto-launching at login

For some reason, after every restart or logout/login, iTunes will auto-launch at login.
I initially thought that iTunes Helper in Login Items may be the culprit. So, I removed it from the list of Login Items. But, iTunes still launches automatically after login.
How can I prevent the auto launch?

Yup. I think this may have to do with .itms files. Apple has allowed web sites to open itunes with an autolaunch command. I think that the .itms files are the ones that auto launch itunes. I think what we are suffering here is a misuse of the itunes autolaunch command. Web developers seem to be able to launch itunes and try to display their products for purchase. It seems like Itunes has been turned into a 'Pop-Up' advertisement. I hope Apple takes notice and fixes it. I have been having this problem since I got this new i5 Imac in January.

"ANSWER" to iTunes NOT AUTO LAUNCHING!

First of all, WHAT DID YOU SAY? I cant hear anything on this phone! TO THE QUESTION AT HAND! For people having this problem, connect your inphone, manually launch iTunes, select your iphone in itunes, If "automatically sync when iPhone is connected is NOT checked, Then itunes will NOT LAUNCH when your phone is connected, AS PER YOUR REQUEST, the default is to sync automatically, so this must of been unchecked by the user by mistake. if you want itunes to launch when iphone is connected anyway, but not sync everything, connect iphone, select it, check auto sync, and also check "only sync checked items" then go threw the tabs and uncheck the videos, music,ect tabs. Then iphone will always launch itunes but not sync the items you unchecked! IMPORTANT under the INFO tab, you have to scroll down to get to the bookmarks and mail account options, this i did not see at first and iphone will still sync those things! GOOD LUCK and hopefully these questions will be answered so we can deal with the INCREDIBLY LOW,UN ACCEPTABLE, VOLUME ISSUE!

When I make an Itunes purchase, Apple advertised that by the time you are on the way to work, all of your previous purchases are automatically sent to you Apple devices. I have a 4s with all the updates, Imac with all updates, Macbook Pro (just purchased from Apple Store in June 13) with all updates. I also have cloud account and subscribe to match. Still not downloading my music.

Itunes wont auto launch when i connect iphone

HI I have seen this has been posted before but i can't follow how to fix it. I am using iphone 3GS on PC with itunes version 6, everything is ok but when i connect via usb to the pc itunes no longer automatically launches and syncs my calender. please make any instructions very very simple for me to follow.
ta

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591

Help, iTunes refuses to not auto launch when iPhone connected to computer

Hi, anyone else have this obnoxious problem? I unchecked "auto syncing" and all of the possible disabling options in iTunes>Preferences. Another forum I visted mentioned disabling iTunes Helper. I am having a problem launching iTunes Helper because I did a search from the main Windows Start area (lower left of computer screen), and iTunes Helper does show up with a .exe extension showing it's an application. However, when I click on it, it just disappears. It's also not listed in "My Programs" or when I run "msconfig". Is finding iTunes Helper so I can disable it what I need here to keep iTunes from auto launching when the iPhone is connected, or is my solution in doing something else? I'm using iTunes 9.0.25 Any solid help here is much appreciated!

I don't have an iPhone but I imagine it is probably similar to using an iPod. When I connect the iPod to the computer and it shows up in iTunes under devices, click on the device (iPhone), in the device screen that appears there is an options section that has a check-box "Open iTunes when this iPod is connected." Un-check it.

Windows 7 x64 - iTunes no longer auto launches when I connect iPhone

Hi
Ok so i installed Windows 7 x64 and iTunes x64 but now iTunes no longer auto-launches when I connect my iPhone. My PC has no problems finding my iPhone, it does the camera bit and if I start iTunes manually it syncs the iPhone with no issues.
Does anyone know how I can get iTunes to auto launch again please?

+it does the camera bit+
I dont' think it's supposed to be doing this.
Maybe mindspan's post here will help you
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=8119647#8119647

ITunes auto launches on startup (no iPod/Phone connected)

For the last couple of weeks (perhaps longer) I've noticed iTunes launches itself whenever I restart my MacBook Pro.
There is no iPhone connected at the time.
Everything is up to date in software.
I've removed iTunes helper from my login items.
I'm at a loss.
Your assistance in resolving this matter would be very much appreciated.
Cheers!
Darcy

I just tried restarting again, this time with iTunes last closed on my music tab rather than the store tab, where I realized it had been parked for some time.
iTunes still auto launched on startup, though after a longer delay than usual.
AND after I quit iTunes, it auto launched itself again. That was a first.
For what it's worth.

Itunes/iPhoto will not auto-launch on non-Admin account

I have looked and looked and have not see this exact problem.
Got my wife an iPhone for xmas, and we share an iMac, I have an admin account on the computer and she has a user account. We both share an iPhoto and iTunes Library via an external drive. So the problem come about when the phone is plugged in when her account is active, neither iphoto or iTunes will auto-launch however if my account is active and the iphone is plugged in they will launch.
For some reason the programs only auto-launch in my account and not in hers and and I tried check and uncheck the auto-sync options in her accounts with no luck.
I am not sure if this has anything to do with it, but we activated the phone using my Powerbook.
Anyone have any bright ideas on this one...
TIA

Not much of a relief to you, but I too have the same problem and believe it has to do with iTunesHelper in the login items and an upgrade from Tiger to Leopard. I did some searches and found that iTunesHelper is not in the default login items of new Leopard accounts, but is for Tiger. Since I've upgraded to Leopard, I removed it from my login items and that is when I believe the auto-launch capability stopped. Unfortunately, iTunesHelper isn't a standard application anymore and is buried inside iTunes.
There must be some difference between a new account on Leopard and an upgraded account from Tiger. I just want to remove the login item while keeping the auto-launch of iTunes.
Message was edited by: cehoffman

Itunes "auto-launching"????please stop

WARNING:This post may contain profanity or otherwise bear witness of my ignorance and poor upbringing.
that said. "W.T.F."..
itunes keeps 'auto-launching'? i think it happens after a mp3 (etc) gets downloaded in another application.
i'm getting close to the point where i start changing settings with a 20 oz. hammer.
hep me, my head is about to bus open.

b noir wrote:
Apple's response to this problem for me so far is "yea, too bad that doesn't work. Sorry."
Did you mean my reply to your question over here, yappley?
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=10586727#10586727
Sorry (again), but I'm not Apple. This is a user-to-user troubleshooting forum. For more information about what Apple Discussions is and who you get to talk to here, see:
[What is Apple Discussions and how can it help me?|http://discussions.apple.com/help.jspa#discuss]
No, the actual response FROM Apple technical support.
This forum was not my first stop
Message was edited by: yappley

Auto launching iTunes with iPod

Is there a setting to get iTunes to auto-launch when I dock my iPod?

Yes, Edit > Preferences > Ipod tab
open itunes when this iPod is connected
iTunes has to be running & the iPod has to be plugged in so you can set it.

ITunes doesn't launch with iPod

I have had this iPod touch for a few years. Quite recently iTunes stopped auto-launching when I connect the iPod.
I have tried clearing the auto-launch checkbox and syncing, then setting the auto-launch checkbox back on, but to no avail.
Please, any other ideas??

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

When iPhone 3GS is connected iTunes doesn't launch

Updated to iTunes 9, updated iPhone to 3.1. When iPhone gets connected iTunes doesn't launch automatically. I should add though, that my ipod shuffle when connected does auto launch iTunes.

Here's what I did: uncheck "disable autosync for ipod and iphones" in itunes/settings. Then connect your phone, go to summary pane and choose "sync when this phone is connected". Go back to itunes/settings and select "disable autosync..." again. Check the summary pane again, autosync should be garyed out again. Close itunes, disconnect the phone. Connect again and itunes should auto launch without starting to sync.
Message was edited by: Ingo2711

TS1717 iTunes will not auto-launch like it used to on Win7. Also cannot start in SAFE mode

I've had this computer & this installation of iTunes for a very long time. It has always worked perfectly, and will auto-start every time I connect the iPhone. (my iPhone would light up and display the "Sync in Progress" message on its screen)
The last few times I've connected it (same phone, same cord, same USB port, same comp., same install of Win7, no Library changes, no new components, no AntiVirus changes - nothing different) iTunes will NOT launch, and the Sync wil not take place.
But...
If -- after connecting the iPhone -- I manually launch iTunes, it proceeds normally thru the various steps except that the iPhone does NOT display any messages on its screen. I've tried several times, and re-booted the comp several times. I've also followed the Apple T/S steps and deleted the two config files & re-booted. No difference.
Yes - the preferences are set to allow the Sync when I plug in the iPhone.
Yes - I am the only user.
Yes - I am using a working cable...into a working USB port.
No - I have no third party add-ons or extensions.
One odd thing:
On the many, many previous occasions that I've opened the list of Running Applications...iTunesHelper.exe has been opne of the various apps running on the computer. Lately that app has vanished from the list, and...
No - I have not un-checked it in the STARTUP list.

Well...I was partially-blind.
I had a second look at my MSCONFIG list...and 'waay down at the bottom was iTunesHelper...with its checkbox clear. oops.
I ticked it of course, and then manually launched iTunesHelper.exe and re-connected the iPhone. iTunes auto-launched, and (as usual) it stepped thru the various stages like it's supposed to, but still no pop-up message on the iPhone screen.
Now I'm wondering if that came to an end when I made the jump to the iPhone5 from iPhone4(?) because it certainly seems to be syncing alright...just no pop-up on the iPhone's screen.

Disable iTunes auto launch on iPhone docking.

Hello I'm trying to disable iTunes from automatically opening when I dock my iPhone to my computer. I have successfully done this by disabling ituneshelper.exe but this automatically enables itself after every reboot. (even if I disable it via msconfig) Is there a way to permanently stop iTunes from opening up when I dock my iPhone? Thanks a bunch.
I do not have any auto sync functions on.
I run Windows Vista 64 bit.

I have the same problem!
I am running 8.2.1.6 and EVERY time I plug in my iPhone 3GS it causes two events:
1) Windows has to tell me that there's a camera connected and asks me if I would prefer to use MS Word or the Camera/Scanner Wizard. Grrr. (MS Word??? Duh.)
2) iTunes launches, bogs down my network connection, grinds for 5 minutes, and then tells me all about iTunes DJ. Sigh.
In the past, I thought the "Disable automatic syncing" option in Preferences>Devices was all that was required to disable the auto-launch. I guess that's no longer the case.
All I want is to use my USB port to charge my phone -- I let the real iTunes on OSX take care of all my syncing requirements . . .
I think this maybe should be considered a BUG.
Anybody got an answer?

ITunes is auto launching

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for