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RMS · RMS #1 (**permalink**)

03-10-2011, 06:05 PM

when I open preferences and hit network, a small window slides down that says "Your network settings have been changed by another application" with an OK button, but that small window doesn't close

Moss · Moss #2 (**permalink**)

03-10-2011, 07:10 PM

First go to:

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HD>Library>Preferences>SystemComfiguration

Find that folder. Delete these files (if they exist):

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com.apple.airport.preferences.plist
NetworkInterfaces.plist
preferences.plist
com.apple.nat.plist

You can then reboot your machine, logout then login, whatever. You will need to reset your internet settings, most likely. This *should* permanently take care of the problem for you though. If not, you could go to System Prefs>Security> and check the box that is marked "Require a password to unlock each System Preferences pane"

That should also solve the problem, but I recommend the first solution I have offered.

Hope this helped!

Moss

RMS · RMS #3 (**permalink**)

03-12-2011, 05:12 PM

I tried the second way, but when I go to System Preferences and hit Network, I get the window with choice of ethernet or modem, and then the window slides down again and has the message I stated before and I get stuck there and have to force quit system Preferences. Make any sense? Thanks, Robert

toMACsh · toMACsh #4 (**permalink**)

03-13-2011, 02:20 PM

Wait. You tried the second one. Try the first one, as suggested!

Moss · Moss #5 (**permalink**)

03-13-2011, 02:23 PM

Yes, you tried the method where you check the password required box under SysPrefs. Try deleting the .plist files that I have listed, and you should be golden.

Let us know how it works out!

RMS · RMS #6 (**permalink**)

03-13-2011, 04:29 PM

I can't get to HD which is the first step of Method 1!
Robert

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #7 (**permalink**)

03-13-2011, 04:44 PM

Yes you can.

1. Go to Go in the Menu Bar.
2. Computer
3. Double click computer name
4. Library
5. Preferences
6. System Configuration

And look for the files Moss so kindly mentioned.

RMS · RMS #8 (**permalink**)

03-13-2011, 05:52 PM

i hate to admit it but i don't know how to go to "GO"
Robert

toMACsh · toMACsh #9 (**permalink**)

03-13-2011, 09:17 PM

In Finder, Go is the third item from the right on the left half of your menu bar.

RMS · RMS #10 (**permalink**)

03-13-2011, 11:20 PM

Thank you all for your wonderful support = operation successful!

Moss #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 22, 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 364 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro\|15" Hi-Res Anti-Glare\|2.2 GHz quad i7\|4GB RAM	03-13-2011, 02:23 PM Yes, you tried the method where you check the password required box under SysPrefs. Try deleting the .plist files that I have listed, and you should be golden. Let us know how it works out! Tumblr\|Facebook\|Twitter  If someone is being helpful, use the reputation system on your left! 
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harryb2448 #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,080 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	03-13-2011, 04:44 PM Yes you can. 1. Go to Go in the Menu Bar. 2. Computer 3. Double click computer name 4. Library 5. Preferences 6. System Configuration And look for the files Moss so kindly mentioned. *Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer!*
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RMS #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 10, 2011 Posts: 8	03-10-2011, 06:05 PM when I open preferences and hit network, a small window slides down that says "Your network settings have been changed by another application" with an OK button, but that small window doesn't close
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toMACsh #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 30, 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,807 Mac Specs: Mac Mini Core 2 Duo	03-13-2011, 02:20 PM Wait. You tried the second one. Try the first one, as suggested!
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RMS #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 10, 2011 Posts: 8	03-13-2011, 04:29 PM I can't get to HD which is the first step of Method 1! Robert
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RMS #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 10, 2011 Posts: 8	03-13-2011, 05:52 PM i hate to admit it but i don't know how to go to "GO" Robert
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toMACsh #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 30, 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,807 Mac Specs: Mac Mini Core 2 Duo	03-13-2011, 09:17 PM In Finder, Go is the third item from the right on the left half of your menu bar.
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Member Since: Mar 10, 2011 Posts: 8	03-13-2011, 11:20 PM Thank you all for your wonderful support = operation successful!
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