Network Settings not retained

I have a problem with my iBook G4. I'm operating 10.4.11 and when I go into Network, I constantly receive the message "You settings have been reset by another program". It won't retain my preferences, including my network name and password, so I have to reconnect to the network every time I turn the computer on. The message pops up every couple of seconds, so I have to press enter while hovering my cursor over Assistant. Any ideas?

"Your network settings have been changed by another application":
[http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1806608&tstart=0] - move : Main level of drive > Library > Preferences > SystemConfiguration > NetworkInterfaces.plist out of that folder (will require resetting Airport settings)
[Link to Topic|http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=8340541&#8340541]
[Link to another Topic|http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=8292814&#8292814]
['Your network settings have been changed by another app' - THE SOLUTION|http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1730909&tstart=0] - well, maybe a solution.
[Stopping the pop-up|http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=8558637#8558637]
[Pop-up - Your network settings have been changed by another application|http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=8309498#8309498]
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