Stop Itunes checking for software updates

software update continually searches and prompts me to download.
how can i stop the "nagware". Every time i boot up and open iTunes - the nagware asks if i want itunes10 - i don't.
I've trashed the plist file and still the nagware persists.

try this:
iTunes > preferences > general
disable +check for new software updates automatically+.
you can also disable software update schedules completely via system preferences > software update > scheduled check.
JGG

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