ITunes v11 steals focus when updating applications

iTunes continually takes focus away from other programs while it is downloading updates to existing applications.
I search through the preferences and cannot find a place to tell it to stop.
Please advise on how to stop it!!!
iTunes version 11.0.0.163
WIndows 7 x64bit

I have found a fix that works for me using iTunes v. 11.0.2.6 and Windows 8
The fix however eliminates ANY program from stealing focus in windows. Which I prefer anyway. This means that you will have to pay attention to your desktop bar or start menu for flashing. This will let you know the program is asking for your attention.
Open Regedit
Browse to HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop\
Change “ForegroundLockTimeout” to “30d40” (make sure this is in HEX not Decimal)
Restart your Computer.
For those of you worried about messing with your registry, it is a serious thing to do and it should NOT be taken lightly, Here’s the Page from Microsoft telling you what the key is so you know this is legit fix. I always recommend backing up your registry and creating a save point BEFORE making any changes.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc957208.aspx

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