iTunes starts up with computer..why?

[johnjeffrey]

Each time my Macbook boots up iTunes will open automatically--why is this and how do I stop it?

 

[backsidetailsli]

im having the exact same problem

 

[Me1000]

if its in the dock right click the itunes icon, then uncheck the "open at login" option...

Hope this helps!

 

[johnjeffrey]

the "open at login" was not checked for me. hmm..

 

[Laslo Panaflex]

Do you have an iPod connected? iTunes automatically launches when an iPod is connected.

 

[mad jew]

Also, in your Hard Drive's Library, there's a folder named Startup Items. Does it appear in there? Do you have any iTunes-related widgets?

 

[johnjeffrey]

dont have an ipod connected plus i have the 'open itunes when ipod is connected' button unchecked in itunes preferences..also nothing the in startup folder

 

[johnjeffrey]

ah ha..i know what it is now--you were right its a widget that i have which checks bands touring schedules, so it must open itunes each time it uses its database, thanks a bunch

 

[mad jew]

No worries mate. Almost every iTunes widget forces iTunes to open.

 

[phuong]

ok, i have another question.
generally, i like iTunes to open all the time so that it'll download podcasts whenever there's a new one. that is, i make it automatically when i log in. but it opens its window as well. is there any way to make it just open and run only in the dock?

 

[Me1000]

Minimize it?

or turn it to the mini player...

 

[mad jew]

In System Preferences, go to Accounts and then Login Items. From here, there should be a checkbox next to iTunes which you can check to ensure it opens but remains hidden. You can do this with any Login Item. Is this what you're after?

 

[phuong]

In System Preferences, go to Accounts and then Login Items. From here, there should be a checkbox next to iTunes which you can check to ensure it opens but remains hidden. You can do this with any Login Item. Is this what you're after?

ah, i found it. looked at it plenty of times but never realized it's there haha. thanks

 

[mad jew]

Coolness.

 

[backsidetailsli]

ah ha..i know what it is now--you were right its a widget that i have which checks bands touring schedules, so it must open itunes each time it uses its database, thanks a bunch

lolll exactly the same widget that i have!