Networking preferences pop-down box
When opening networking preferences I get a pop-down box saying that your networking preferences have been changed by another application. I click the OK box ( there is no other choice, although I have no idea whether this is ok or not) The pop down keeps recurring until I force quit.
Is this a potentially serious issue, the networking preferences being changed, and how can I get around the repeated pop down box, I cannot otherwise use network prefs. ... Many thanks for any help
To stop the pop-up, Go to System Preferences: Security. Check the box next to "Require password to unlock each secure system preference." Then lock Security.
Try this cure for Security update...
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1730909&tstart=0
The locations are actually...
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/preferences.plist
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.airport.preferences.plist
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/NetworkInterfaces.plist
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.nat.plist
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Network settings drop down box won't go away without force quit.
When I click on network settings for any reason a drop down box appears that says "Your network settings have been changed by another application". The only option given is to click "OK". When I click "OK" the box goes up and immediately comes back down, over and over again. It will not go away until I force-quit system preferences. Any Ideas what's going on?
Hi Clyde,
To stop the pop-up, Go to System Preferences: Security. Check the box next to "Require password to unlock each secure system preference." Then lock Security.
Try this cure for Security update...
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1730909&tstart=0
The locations are actually...
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In the Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/ folder delete the following:
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Ivo"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)
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Hello,
Whenever I go to “Network” in “System Preferences,” a window appears telling me the status of Built-in ethernet and Airport, followed immediately by an overlay window saying, “Your network settings have been changed by another application,” with an accompanying “OK” button. If I click the “OK” button, the window disappears, but then immediately reappears, over and over again. I can not get it to go away nor can I quit “System Preferences” unless I use “Force Quit.”
If I log out and log in again as a new account, all is well with “Network.” No problems.
I am using an Intel iMac with OS 10.4.11. The problem is constant whether or not I am connected to my cable modem or router.
What could be causing this problem? Malware?
How can I correct it? I fear that if I trash a network preferences file I will never get back on line.
Thank you for your help.Hello zyven12, and a warm welcome to the forums!
It was one of the last two Security Updates.
To stop the pop-up, Go to System Preferences: Security. Check the box next to "Require password to unlock each secure system preference." Then lock Security.
Try this cure for Security update...
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1730909&tstart=0
The locations are actually...
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/preferences.plist
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.airport.preferences.plist
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/NetworkInterfaces.plist
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.nat.plist -
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* https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Clear+Recent+History
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Fingers crossed.
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