On Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:19:25 -0800, NoSp wrote
(in article
):
> I'm having trouble with my network setup (whenever I try to change
> some setting, then press the "Apply now" button, the beachball starts
> spinning and I have to force-quit system preferences).
> So I was thinking that deleting the network preferences configuration
> file would be an idea, so I searched the web and found information
> here:
> http://homepage.ntlworld.com/tg.online/osx/sysprefs/
>
> where it tells me that the file in question is located at:
> /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/preferences.plist
>
> so I delete this file, then open up the "Network" control panel again,
> but now I get a spinning beachball just by trying to open it! What
> gives?
> I'm using MacOS 10.4.11 on a Powerbook G4.
Deleting preferences is usually a good way to clean up a corrupted
preferences issue. Since I have never had to delete any system preferences, I
don't think that I can be of any help here. Other than to suggest that you
might try other repair utilities like DiskWarrior, or TechTool Pro.
There are also preference repair utilities such a Preferential Treatment
which have the capability to repair preferences. If no one else has a
specific fix, and the above doesn't work, I would be inclined to try a
re-install of the OS.
Keep in mind that any of these things (including what you have already done)
might cause you to need to wipe the hard drive and re-install from scratch.
So backing up your data is critical.
Good luck,
StephenC
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