How to Stop Itunes from Opening When Iphone Is Connected Windows?
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From the iTunes menu at the top go to iTunes>Preferences>Devices>Prevent iPods, iPhones and iPads from syncing automatically.

Check the box at the bottom of that window.

Click OK, quit iTunes.

That will stop iTunes from launching when you connect the phone stop automatic syncing.

How do I stop iTunes from opening when I plugin my iPhone?

To stop iTunes from opening automatically when you connect your iPhone, open iTunes and then go to Preferences by using keyboard shortcut Command-comma or by going to iTunes > Preferences. Next, click the Devices tab and then check the box for Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from syncing automatically.

How do I stop iTunes from opening when I connect my iPhone to Windows 10?

If you are using Apple’s iTunes on Windows 8 or Windows 10, you can disable iTunesHelper by executing the following instructions:

  • Right click the task bar.
  • Select the Task Manager.
  • Click the Startup tab.
  • Click the iTunesHelper app.
  • Click the Disable button.
  • Close the Task Manager.
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