iTunes gone crazy

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iTunes gone crazy

Hi all.

I have a MacBook Pro 17" Mid 2010 running OS X 10.8.5. Since some time iTunes opens up by itself and starts playing. It doesn't always happen, but when it does I can't make it stop. I mean, I shut down iTunes, but it reopens. I terminate the process using Terminal, including iTunes Helper, to no avail: iTunes reopens and plays. I have searched the web and it looks like a problem with a history since there are posts here and there describing the same problem dating 2009, 2010 and further. I can't believe that Apple is not aware of the issue and trust they can help me and other users out of this mess.

Thanks in advance.

Max

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5)

Posted on May 22, 2015 2:42 AM

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Answer 1

Linc Davis

Level 10

209,547 points

May 22, 2015 6:11 AM in response to Mafomo

Possible causes of this issue include:

Dashboard alarm-clock widgets
Alarm-clock apps such as "Awaken"
Screen savers that play music
"Logitech Media Server"
"FitBit"
An Apple Remote
External speakers or headphones with a next-track control
Connecting an iPhone, iPad, or iPod via USB
An Automator service with a keyboard shortcut that you created and then forgot about
An Automator calendar event

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Answer 2

Mafomo Author

Level 1

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May 22, 2015 9:22 AM in response to Linc Davis

Thanks Linc. My ipad and iphone are synced remotely. I do have a Logitech Control for my mouse and keyboard, but that's different than a media server. On top of it, the issue seems to appear and disappear randomly, not bound to any automatic stuff nor apps - not applying to 10.8.5. I'm afraid I'll have to live with it, until it stops by itself just like it came.

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