ITunes keeps attempting to open

iTunes keeps opening by itself, even with no device (ipod, iphone) attached. or if working in one windows 7 account, and iTunes is open in another, it keeps attempting to open, and shows an error message, "You cannot open the application "iTunes" because another user has it open." these messages appear about every 30 seconds. how can i stop this from happening?

I am having the very SAME problem using Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit. No iPod is plugged in. I wonder if it has to do with a setting? Maybe remove iTunes from startup? What would be the ramifications of that?
If one user has iTunes running and I switch to MY account, that message will appear and I am NOT trying to run iTunes.

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I'am getting an error crash occurs when using coreKE plug in.
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focus48

Hello there, focus48.
First place to start is to isolate the issue. The following Knowledge Base article offers up some great steps to try:
iTunes: Troubleshooting issues with third-party iTunes plug-ins
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3430
There are several ways in which an add-on can cause iTunes to act erratically, such as those listed below:
- Loss of iTunes functionality, such as the Visualizer.
- Distortion or irregularity in the iTunes interface.
- Slow performance.
- iTunes won't open or quits unexpectedly.
- You see an alert while syncing stating "... cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified."
If you notice any of the above symptoms or other unusual behavior, you can disable any plug-ins not manufactured by Apple by opening iTunes in Safe Mode. This is done by holding down the Option and Command keys (on Mac OS X) or holding down the Shift and Control keys (on Windows) while opening iTunes. If performed correctly, you should see the following dialog before iTunes finishes starting up:
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If the issue persists, then isolating further by testing in another user account is in order:
Isolating an issue by using another user account
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4053
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When isolating issues and/or troubleshooting software issues in OS X, you might want to use a different user account. Learn how to use this technique to narrow down the cause of an issue.
Resolution
The issue at hand may simply be caused by a bad preference setting or user-specific data file. With proper isolation, you can avoid time-consuming and inappropriate troubleshooting methods.
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I receive a badge on my App Store that one of my apps requires an update or I want to download a new app. I go to the update tab and click on "Update" or click on "purchase." The password pop-up appears, but then closes and a new pop-up appears that says "Gif Boom and 22 other apps cannot be downloaded at this time." I click okay to close the notification, then click the button again, whereupon the password box appears, I fill it in and the download proceeds as should be expected.
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Nurse Kat wrote:
Thanks, I did that and it is not listed there. Any other ideas?
You may want to try reorgnizing the iTunes library by clicking File, Library, Organize Library, then check Consolidate files and Upgrade to iTunes Media organization or Reorganize files in the folder iTunes Media.
You can also try re-creating your iTunes library and playlists.
Then delete the app, if it shows up in iTunes or the Mobile Applications folder again.
WTH.

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Sorry, guys.
I just saw another topic that answered my question. I'm gonna give it a try. Thanks anyways, and disregard this topic.
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Hello annmu,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1717
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The article below may be able to help you with this.
Click on the link to see more details and screenshots.
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