Network Setup trying to modify your system settings...This box won't go away!

OSX Version 10.8.1....Since I have updated, I get "networksetup is trying to modify your system settings. Type your password to allow this" Sometimes there are ten of these boxes on top of each other, so I'm constantly typing in my password or clicking cancel..cancel...cancel... Sometimes it's very difficult to make it go away, and is extremely annoying. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Chris

Your key chain probably needs some attention, reset it for the same password thru out. Go to utilities, keychain access, and you might be able to find the offender, also read the following.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1274
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1631
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1544
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1631
Hope there is some hlp for you here.
ATB

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