Apple Inc. installed a control panel applet for its MobileMe online sync and storage service on Windows XP and Windows Vista systems when they were updated to iTunes 7.7 -- the second time this year that it's bundled new software with an update for an existing program.

The anti-malware organization that rebuked Apple for similar tactics in April said it has not had a chance to investigate, but on a general level the group objects to software that's installed without prior user approval or knowledge.

Computerworld has confirmed that installing iTunes 7.7, the version required to access Apple's new iPhone- and iPod touch-specific App Store, also installs a MobileMe control panel in both Windows XP and Windows Vista. The control panel, dubbed "MobileMe Preferences," is used by subscribers to log into the service, set sync options for Outlook or Internet Explorer, and access MobileMe's online storage.

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The control panel, dubbed "MobileMe Preferences," is used by subscribers to log into the service, set sync options for Outlook or Internet Explorer, and access MobileMe's online storage.

Its too annoying when an app is get installed w/o prior notification. Thats not right thing....Apple should think about this...Apple's Bonjors Service is installed most of apps silently.