ITunes Randomely opens by itself

My iTunes automatically opens all by iself when i try to close it. Once I close it, about 2 minutes later it opens again. I can't get it to stay closed and this problem is really starting to irritate me, I don't know what could be the problem and why it started doing it. i just recently downloaded iTunes 7, and about 3 days into using it this started.

It is not likely that iTunes is opening itself. Clearly something on your computer is making a call. Those posting here - 'likewise' - have something in common, talk it out.
When does this happen?
You say random!
If you start your computer and do nothing else, hands off after hitting the power on button, does iTunes eventually open? If so, then look at what you have set-up to open or occur with start-up. If not, then selectively introduce some of your past actions one at a time and wait.
Please share your findings.
harmz

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