Finder Wants To Make Changes Never Ending Loop

Finder is constantly popping up a dialog which asks for my (administrator) password. The dialog says "Finder wants to make changes - Enter your password to allow this" with text boxes for User Name and passsword.


If I enter my password, it seems to accept it and then pop up the same dialog again.


I have tried responding dozens (hundreds?) of times but without any apparent change.


I know this problem is not new here but the solution which worked for others (Security System Settings) does not work for me.


i’m on a 2022 Silicon MacBook Pro, hoped the Sonoma upgrade would be the cure, but it is not.


Any suggestions how to see what happens under the hood? Console or something?

MacBook Pro (M2, 2022)

Posted on Oct 15, 2023 3:08 AM

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Oct 16, 2023 7:49 AM in response to Hartmut Hillmann

Hello Hartmut Hillmann,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. We understand that Finder is prompting you to enter your password to make changes. We are happy to help.


Many times restarting your device can resolve many concerns. Please use the steps here to restart your Mac: Shut down or restart your Mac - Apple Support

"Restart your Mac

1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > Restart.

If you don’t want app windows that are open to reopen when your Mac restarts, deselect “Reopen windows when logging back in.”


if no resolution, we recommend testing in safe mode to see if this concern persists ion safe mode: Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support

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1. Shut down your Mac.

2. Turn on your Mac and continue to press and hold the power button until you see the startup options window.

3. Select your startup disk, then press and hold the Shift key while clicking “Continue in Safe Mode.”

4. Log in to your Mac. You might be asked to log in again.


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1. Turn on or restart your Mac, then immediately press and hold the Shift key as your Mac starts up.

2. Release the key when you see the login window, then log in to your Mac.

3. You might be asked to log in again. On either the first or second login window, you should see ”Safe Boot” in the upper-right corner of the window."


These steps may help. Please let us know if you have further questions.


Take care.

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