Not sure to enable change or not?

[Jimmy_Don_Skinner]

Every time I Log onto my VPN, I get a dialogue box asking me if I want my settings to enable the change. It says VPN is trying to change the system settings. Shouldn’t Norton have already made these setting changes in my system. It only applies to my transparent proxy setting which is always “red” until I update my virus definitions. Even when I click ‘cancel’ the transparent proxy setting that is set to
red, eventually turns green anyway. Is this normal?

I’m running a MacBook Air 2019 with intel chip; SONOMA.But I get this same question pop up on my iMac2019 running Sequoia. Both running latest version of Norton. The dialogue box asking for permissions to change my vpn settings doesn’t have a Norton icon.

Please see screen captured pics.

[bjm]

@Jimmy_Don_Skinner

I’m running a MacBook Air 2019 with intel chip; SONOMA.But I get this same question pop up on my iMac2019 running Sequoia. Both running latest version of Norton. The dialogue box asking for permissions to change my vpn settings doesn’t have a Norton icon.

are you Norton 360?
are you standalone Norton Secure VPN?

• The popup isn’t from Norton

AI Overview
This message means that your VPN application wants to make changes to your device’s system settings, and to allow this, you need to authenticate yourself using either your Touch ID (fingerprint) or by entering your device password.

Key points to understand:

• Why does a VPN need system settings access?

• VPNs often require access to your network settings to properly route your internet traffic through their secure servers, which may involve modifying firewall rules or DNS settings.

• What to do when you see this message:

  • Authenticate: Simply use your Touch ID or enter your password to grant the VPN permission to modify the necessary settings.
  • Check the VPN settings: If you’re unsure why the VPN is requesting access, check its settings within the app to see what specific changes it’s trying to make.

AI Overview
If you’re seeing a VPN popup that originates from an Apple process called “VPN” located in the system library, it means your Mac is displaying a notification related to its built-in VPN functionality, allowing you to connect to a VPN network configured within your system settings, without needing a separate third-party VPN application.
Key points about this Apple VPN process:

• No third-party software:

This popup is directly from Apple’s operating system and not from a separate VPN app you might have installed.

• Accessing system settings:

To manage your VPN connections, including adding new ones or modifying existing configurations, go to your Mac’s System Settings and navigate to the “VPN” section.

• Potential reasons for the popup:

  • Connection attempt: The popup might appear when your Mac is trying to connect to a previously configured VPN network.
  • Connection status change: You might see a notification if your current VPN connection is being established, disconnected, or experiencing issues.

What to do if you’re unsure about the popup:

• Check your VPN settings:

Go to System Settings > VPN to see which networks are configured and whether any are currently connected.

• Review recent activity:

If you recently added a new VPN connection or made changes to your network settings, the popup could be related to that.

• Contact your network administrator:

If you are using a VPN provided by your workplace, contact your IT team to understand the purpose of the popup.

Caveat: I’m not Mac

[Jimmy_Don_Skinner]

I am Norton 360 + VPN. What I don’t understand is that the transparent proxy turns green anyway, even when I select cancel two times?? If Norton has full disk access shouldn’t the vpn settings already be configured? Thusly, the reason why I’m asking the question. My friend’s computer doesn’t ask for this permission. All with the same configuration as mine. Thanks for your answer, but Sparklight (IP) is as useless as a cow urinating on a flat rock. Again, thanks for taking the time to answer.