Privileges are required to change gconf system values
 

Hi there,

im on ubuntu, and i was trying to change the settings under System->preference->network proxy

When i click apply system wide, it asks me for my root password wich i provide and then it asks me for this other password, with this message:
Privileges are required to change gconf system values. What is this? is there a way around it?

Normally, ubuntu does not have a root password.
So try giving your password at the first prompt.