Why do my settings keep chainging?

The dock, desktop backround, icon size and trackpad settings that I make keep changing? And once, Safari totally reset itself, erasing my bookmarks, history and everything. Anybody know what's going on?

Do these problems persist if you create a new user account and if you log in there?

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  • Why do my settings keep crashing?

    Backround/Issue:
    - I have an iPhone 4S with the latest updated software.
    - Almost as soon as I got it, it started crashing when I would click on the Settings app button (Settings will open for a second, then abruptly close, sending me back to the home screen).
    - Overall, it happens approximately 70% of the time that I access Settings.
    Symptoms:
    - It doesn't ever crash when I immediately re-open settings after a crash.
    - It will start to crash again on opening Settings if I wait 5 to 10 minutes after re-opening following a crash.
    Failed solutions:
    - The first time I went to the Apple Store, they reset the phone from scratch. Then they restored from back-up. This appeared to work, but shortly thereafter Settings started crashing again.
    - My second trip to the Apple Store, they reset the phone and did not restore from back-up. Again this appeared to work, but soon the issue re-appeared.
    - My third trip to the Apple Store, they gave me a brand new iPhone. It appeared to work, then started happening again.
    - My fourth trip to the Apple Store, they told me to close all open apps. Did not work.
    Questions:
    - Any other solutions? It appears it is neither software nor hardware related. Could it be my account settings!?
    - Would those Settings or LatestCrash logs under Diagnostics & Usage provide any insight into the issue?
    Rant:
    I hope there is a solution soon, this was my first iPhone and it has really soured my opinion of Apple phones. Not just because of the issues with the phone, but also because the Apple Store was so ineffective at handling the issue. I have wasted countless hours of my time and direct costs such as fuel to drive to the store four times, and the manager said they could not offer me anything as compensation. After 4 unsuccessful trips to the Apple Store, even a token download or two would have been nice. Plus, everytime I go there the store is rammed full of people. Half of them Apple employees. It's worse than the subway during rush hour.

    I don't want to jinx it. But I was wondering why my Genius Mixes weren't appearing on the iPhone. I have genius turned on within my iTunes, so this was peculiar.
    I went into a Genius setting on the iPhone somewhere and activated Genius on the iPhone. It was previously off. There has not been a settings crash since that time. I wonder if having Genius "On" for my iTunes and "Off" for my iPhone was causing the crash?

  • Why do imessage settings keep changing back to my email rather than my phone number when I didn't change anything?

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    I assume your phone is using your phone number. Select an E-Mail also. Under the Select Area a new Area should show up offering to choose whether to use the number or the E-Mail to start new conversations. Pick the Phone number. Go to iMessage and start new conversations.

  • HT201412 why does my iphone keep freezing and when i keep going on to settings it comes up blank and shuts down the app

    i would like to know why my iphone 4s keeps freezing alot and everytime i go on settings it goes blanks and shut the app down?
    i cant use setttings at all

    Why?  Not sure, could be lots of different reasons.
    However, if you'd like to know how to fix the issue, then have you tried the troubleshooting steps listed inthe article that you linked from?
    When in doubt: Restart, Reset, Restore from Backup, Restore as New.

  • HT1338 Why does my VPN keep dropping out on my new MAC?!?! Could it be anything to do with the MTU settings?

    Why does my VPN keep dropping out on my new MAC?!?! Could it be anything to do with the MTU settings?

    I am having the same exact problem as you described I can't see your Screen Shot.
    Try these methods.. they are supposed to work, but havent for me maybe your luck is different. http://osxdaily.com/2012/11/30/resolving-stubborn-wi-fi-connection-problems-in-m ac-os-x/t
    If i go right next to my router the internet works fine but where I used to get 5 bars I get like none and if im lucky 1. Didnt' have this issue 2 - 3 days ago

  • Why do my sound output settings keep resetting after restart?

    Just bought a MBPro with OS 10.6.4.
    After restarting my sound output settings keep resetting to Soundflower (2ch) from Internal speakers.
    It doesn't take too much to change it, but it is pretty annoying and I'm assuming there's some obscure setting that can fix this.
    Anyone able to help?

    This fixed it on my Mac Pro. It might work on a MacBook Pro.
    Delete these three files:
    /Library/Preferences/com.apple.soundpref.plist
    /Library/Preferences/Audio/com.apple.audio.DeviceSettings.plist
    /Library/Preferences/Audio/com.apple.audio.SystemSettings.plist
    Reselect whatever sound device you want as your default in the Sound Preference Pane.
    Restart the computer.

  • Flash Player preference settings keep changing

    Under System Preferences, my Flash Player settings keep changing every so often (every few weeks or so), in the Storage, Camera and Mic and Playback tabs.
    I have all three tabs set to Block and the settings change to Allow or Ask me.
    Why is this happening and what can I do to stop it?
    Thanks in advance for any help.

    This solved my problem partially, all I want is that Firefox keeps my Flash saves while I clear the history log.
    Your way works too, now, instead of clearing the history log through the browser, I use CCleaner.

  • Why does my ipod keep on deleting my photos

    why does my ipod keep on deleting my phots after i download it to the computer?

    Periodically double click the home button and close all the apps in the recently used dock. Then power off and then back on the iPod. This frees up memory. The 4G only has 256 MB of memory.
    - Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost       
    Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
    least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
    - Unsync/delete all music and resync
    - Restore from backup. See:                                                
    iOS: How to back up                                                                                     
    - Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.             
    If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
      Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar                                              

  • Why does my iPad keep losing connectivity

    Why does my iPad
    keep losing connectivity ?

    Hi Joan,
    I'm sorry to hear you are having issues connecting with Wi-Fi from your iPad.
    The article below may be able to help you with this issue.
    Click on the link below to see more details and screenshots. 
    I've quoted some helpful highlights for you:
    iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
    Be sure that you are in range of your Wi-Fi router (access point).
    Tap Settings > Wi-Fi and turn Wi-Fi off and then on again.If unable to do so, see this article.
    Confirm that your Wi-Fi router and Cable or DSL modem are connected to power, turned on, and indicate that they are connected to the Internet.If not, refer to your network administrator or ISP for assistance.
    Restart your iOS device.
    Tap Settings > Wi-Fi and locate the Wi-Fi network to which you are connected. Then tap the blue dot and choose Forget this Network. Try to connect to your desired Wi-Fi network again.
    Note: You will need to enter your Wi-Fi password again if your desired network requires one.
    Turn your Wi-Fi router off and then on again2. If your ISP also provides cable or phone service, check with them before attempting this step to avoid interruption of service.
    Update your device to the latest version of software.
    Update your Wi-Fi router to the latest firmware2.For AirPort Base Stations, see this article for information about firmware updates.
    If your issue is still unresolved
    Follow the steps below for the issue you are experiencing.
    Unable to locate a Wi-Fi network
    Unable to connect to a Wi-Fi network
    Wi-Fi disconnects, or signal strength is less than expected
    Unable to access the Internet while connected to Wi-Fi
    Unable to automatically connect to Wi-Fi
    I hope this information helps ....
    Have a great day!
    - Judy

  • Why does my trackpad keep losing connection

    why does my trackpad keep losing connection

    I am using Mountain Lion on a 2011 Macbook Pro and this is happening to me.
    The notebook never used to drop the connection on Snow Leopard or Lion as far as I can remember.  At first it was fine on Mountain Lion as well I think, but after the last couple updates the connection to the trackpad is gone when it wakes from sleep.  Dropping down to Bluetooth and choosing connect does not help.  It must be deleted and repaired each time under sytem preferences and bluetooth settings.  Batteries are fine, Apple rechargables, lights up green when tap button.  I also have an Apple keyboard used for this notebook and that never loses connection.  Just the trackpad, and only after the most recent updates the past month or so.  It pairs fine at first, then the connection is gone and I can't get it back without very inconvenient deleting and repairing.
    I seem to remember it happening shortly after a long update.  I am currently on 10.8.2.

  • Why does my iPad keep freezing when watching programmes on itv player or you tube.

    Why does my iPad keep freezing when watching programmes on itv player or you tube.

    Try the basic troubleshooting tips and see if any of these help with the freezing issue.
    Restart the iPad by holding down on the sleep button until the red slider appears and then slide to shut off. To power up hold the sleep button until the Apple logo appears and let go of the button.
    Reset the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons.
    Quit the apps. Go to the home screen first by tapping the home button. Quit/close open apps by double tapping the home button and the task bar will appear with all of you recent/open apps displayed at the bottom. Tap and hold down on any app icon until it begins to wiggle. Tap the minus sign in the upper left corner to close the apps. Restart the iPad. Restart the iPad by holding down on the sleep button until the red slider appears and then slide to shut off. To power up hold the sleep button until the Apple logo appears and let go of the button.
    If you are watching the YouTube videos on Safari - this may help as well. Go to Settings>Safari>Clear History, Cookies and Data (orCache in iOS 4.3.5). Restart the iPad. Restart the iPad by holding down on the sleep button until the red slider appears and then slide to shut off. To power up hold the sleep button until the Apple logo appears and let go of the button.

  • Why does my computer keep disconnecting from my wifi?

    Why does my computer keep disconnecting from my wifi?

    Some users with various Wi-Fi problems have reported that they were given the following instructions by Apple Support, sometimes with success. After completing the procedure, you'll have to recreate all your settings in the Networkpreference pane. Make sure you know how to do that before you begin. Taking screenshots of the preference pane may be helpful.
    Step 1
    Back up all data.
    Triple-click anywhere in the line below on this page to select it:
    /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration
    Right-click or control-click the highlighted line and select
    Services ▹ Reveal
    from the contextual menu.* A folder should open with an item named "SystemConfiguration" selected. Move the selected item to the Trash. You may be prompted for your administrator password. Reboot and recreate the network settings.
    *If you don't see the contextual menu item, copy the selected text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combinationcommand-C. In the Finder, select
    Go ▹ Go to Folder...
    from the menu bar and paste into the box that opens by pressing command-V. You won't see what you pasted because a line break is included. Press return.
    Step 2
    Reset the System Management Controller.
    Step 3
    Reset the PRAM.

  • My Firefox Settings Keep Resetting

    Why do my Firefox Settings keep resetting?
    It resets and looks like I had just downloaded/updated firefox for the 1st time. So I just put the settings I previously used and it works fine until after a few hours when I open firefox again, everything is reset so I have to start the process all over. Can someone please help me fix this aggravating issue!?

    It happen because your preferences not saved, your file may be corroupted.
    *kb.mozillazine.org/Preferences_not_saved

  • Network settings keep resetting MTU to 1500

    I have recently upgraded to ML on a 2010 MBP
    I had the usual N-wifi connection problem* - even after 2 full-up installs, but finally solved it by setting the MTU to 1453 on both my router (Linksys) and in the network settings in MacOS
    But now, for some reason the setting is back to automatic, and no changing it seems to stick. when I check back in the settings, after hitting apply, the MTU is back to its default setting.
    What is going on here? why won't my settings keep?
    *The connection would drop out on N-wifi networks - the wifi would not be connected to the known network

    Again, this is something outside the bounds of Windows Server.  Windows Server does not do that.  I looked at default installations of both physical and virtual servers and there is nothing there to cause a sleep or power off.
    In fact, the only real power setting I see in the Balanced power plan is to turn off the display after x amount of time.
    Do you have power savings enabled on your NIC card?  Is there some setting in VMware? 
    . : | : . : | : . tim

  • Mail settings keep disappearing

    Randomly, the 'view' mail settings keep disappearing. I'll set them to show date recieved, date sent, etc etc and once or twice a day, Mail will revert to having no settings and I have to reset.
    Not serious, just annoying
    Thanks
    Bruce Black

    Your Preferences file could be corrupted. Try quitting Mail and go to Users/Library/Preferences and look for the com.apple.mail.plist file; drag it to your Desktop. Now relaunch Mail and set those parameters again, then quit Mail.
    Relaunch Mail and see if your parameters stayed this time. If they do, then you can Trash the old preferences file on your Dekstop.
    Mulder
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