IChat changes status despite preference setting
IChat 2.1 on 10.3.9, changes the status back to available when returning to the computer. I deleted the pref file and reset everything, but, no change. On another computer with same OS and iChat versions, this does not happen. Also I did verify that when changed in the prefs panel, the changes are reflected in the pref xml file.
iChat was not running when I deleted it, ....
Sorry it is not yet clear to me, but "not running" can mean different things to different people.
Had you actually
b QUIT
iChat AV, or was it just not logged in and operating?
iChat AV should not be open in your Dock when your toss the .plist.
Also, I see you show that you are using 10.3.7. I suggest you update to the current version using the 117 MB Mac OS X 10.3.9 Update (Combo).
10.3.9 correct several issues with the previous Panther versions. Users have also reported fixes to a variety of audio, video, connectivity, and software conflicts and unreliability issues after properly applying the Combo updates. See About the Mac OS X 10.3.9 Update (Combo) for specific instructions.
I also suggest permissions repair
b before AND after
the "Combo" install. See Gulliver's Mac OS X 10.3/10.4: System maintenance FAQ for why.
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