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Q: Looping error message re Network Settings

When trying to review Network in System Preferences a pop up error appears:  "Your Network Settings have been changed by another application"

This message is in a constant loop - the only way I can get rid of it is to force quit System Preferences.

 

This started when trying to connect to a new "BT Home Hub" wireless router after years of problem free operation using the previous router (an older "BT Home Hub". Also I had been trying to "Create a network" connecting to an iBook G4 with an ethernet cable.

 

iBook Model M6497 (Powerbook 4,1) running OSX 10.4.11 with Airport firmware 9.5.2

iBook, Mac OS X (10.4.11), Airport card with Firmware 9.5.2

Posted on Sep 27, 2013 4:08 AM

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  • by BDAqua,Helpful

    BDAqua BDAqua Sep 27, 2013 12:06 PM in response to Enlightenment
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    Sep 27, 2013 12:06 PM in response to Enlightenment

    Hello,

     

    That was a common annoyance years ago, due to a Security update.

     

    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

     

    Make a New Location, Using network locations in Mac OS X ...

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2712

  • by Enlightenment,

    Enlightenment Enlightenment Sep 28, 2013 12:40 AM in response to BDAqua
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    Sep 28, 2013 12:40 AM in response to BDAqua

    Thank you, this has stopped the looping and solved the problem. Sorry clicked on wrong option - you should get 10 points!

     

    Next hurdle is getting the Airport to connect. I am going to log another question in this forum about this.