Stop iTunes from loading everytime I connect the iPhone

I'm on Windows XP and whenever I connect the iPhone, iTunes loads up automatically.

How do I stop it from loading up every time I connect the iPhone?


I believe Disable Automatic Syncing of iPods and iPhones will stop this, in Preferences. I remember having this same issue and it doesn't happen for me anymore.


  1. Open iTunes
  2. Plug in your iPhone or iPod
  3. Under Devices (In the left hand column), Select/Highlight your iPhone or iPod
  4. Summary tab > Options > Uncheck "Open iTunes when this iPod/iPhone is attached"

The image below is for an iPod (iTunes 9.0.3), but it should be similar for an iPhone:

Don't open iTunes when I connect my iPhone/iPod