Looping error message re Network Settings

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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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BDAqua

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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

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