Lightroom opens when a Card Reader or Camera is connected [Windows]

Issue: Photoshop Lightroom opens each time a card reader or camera is connected, or an all-in-one printer is turned on.
Solution: an explanation on how to resolve this issue is provided within the
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Don and John,
I must be dumber than I could possibly look, but I do thank you both for your help.
Don, I have already checked and un-checked that first check item in "import" under preferences, to no avail. I have crossed refferenced it with my MacBook and regardless of whether it is the same or different the problem still occures.
John, I will admit to being smart enough to change from PC to Mac relatively recently but appear dumb enough to not being able to discover how to set the Mac to do nothing on card insert as you describe.... could you advise please.
Many thanks

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