Preferences Error

Debbie_Ng123 wrote:

Hi, I’m having connectivity issues where my wifi symbol (top right) has an exclamation point and does not give options except to open the Network Preferences. However, when I click on it I continuously receive a pop up stating “Preferences Error: There was an error in network preferences”. I have a midterm exam tomorrow morning (12 hours from now) and I’ve tried absolutely everything in other forums. It will not let me open up the wifi settings or go into the network settings at all. Please let me know if there is anything that has worked, I’m in desperate need.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.3

You do not say is this Intel or M1 ...?

The current stable release of Monterey including bug fixes, is macOS 12.4 —I would start there. Ethernet is an option to connect to the Internet.

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Restart in Safe Mode. Can you open System Preferences then? What do you see? Do you have internet access while in Safe Mode?

If you do, download Etrecheck and post its full report here so we can try and find the cause.

Would suggest Opening your Own Question and provide reliable and accurate information.

In so doing, the User ( you ) will probably receive more personalized suggestions specific to this computer setup.

There has been sufficient advise offered for the User to make an informed and educated choice what the next course of action is required.

The suggestions have been put forth on a volunteer basis, in good faith and in the best interests of the computer.

Go to System preferences. Select network. Select WI-FI. Is your network listed? The drop down for network should list available WI-FI and you may need to select and enter a password.

The only way is to follow the above instructions. Go to your dock and select the System Preferences. If that is not doable, there is something else amiss.

im having the same issue but how am i supposed to update when i dont have internet..

not helpful.. did you read the post at all

pls @ me if there is an answer