Can I configure my device or computer to stop trying to install software when I connect them?
Don't have a windows machine handy but look in the microsoft site advises, (for windows 7):


  AutoPlay lets you choose which program to use for different kinds of
  digital media, such as music CDs or pictures from your digital camera.
  
  Show all To turn AutoPlay on or off
  
  When you turn AutoPlay on, you can choose what should happen when you
  insert different types of digital media into your computer. For
  example, you can choose which digital media player is used to play
  CDs. When AutoPlay is turned off, you are prompted to choose what you
  want to do when you insert digital media into your computer.
  
  Open AutoPlay by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start
  button, and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type
  autoplay, and then click AutoPlay.
  
  Do one of the following:
  
  To turn AutoPlay on, select the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices
  check box.
  
  To turn AutoPlay off, clear the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices
  check box.
  
  Click Save.


N.B. It is almost always a good idea to turn this off as it stops malicious code on CDs/DVDs/USB keys/etc from being able to run.