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VPN Connection authentication popup

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I keep getting this popup over everything if I'm connected to wifi, with no vpn connected. Goes off when not connected.


I've been onto my vpn provider but they can't help. I ran a prefs script that they suggested (see below), fully deleted other vpn software, and I've run everything in TechTool Pro 9.


When I run network diagnostics I get a weird result, as I am connected to the internet (browsing fine):

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Also, and I don't know if these are related, but at the same time tht this problem started I can't connect to App Store, and ITunes won't quit or see my AppleTV 2. Mail is also misbehaving. All other non-Apple software running fine. Fully ant-virus protected. After six days of troubleshooting I'm at wits end.


I connect to web sites fine with Firefox. My ISP has confirmed no problems their side.


The script:

Last login: Thu May 3 10:16:24 on console

/Users/xxx/Downloads/removePrefsScript ; exit;

My-Mac:~ xxx$ /Users/xxx/Downloads/removePrefsScript ; exit;

logout

Saving session...

...copying shared history...

...saving history...truncating history files...

...completed.

Deleting expired sessions...none found.


[Process completed]

MacBook Pro with Retina display, macOS Sierra (10.12.6)

Posted on May 3, 2018 3:21 AM

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Posted on Oct 8, 2018 10:42 AM

I encountered this problem when i installed the Nord VPN app on my mac. To fix it I when to System Preferences > Network then removed Nord VPN from the left column by clicking the minus button at the bottom. I then restarted my machine and the relentless pop up has disappeared. I had to set up my Nord VPN app again after this. No telling if the bug will reappear in the future, but it seems fine for now. User uploaded file

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