Method 1: Disable Proxy via Internet Properties
1) Open Control Panel (via Windows Search) > Network and Sharing Center > Internet Options.
2) Go to the Connections tab and click LAN Settings.
3) Uncheck "Use automatic configuration script"
4) Uncheck "Use a proxy server for your LAN" and click OK.
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Method 2: Disable Proxy via Windows Settings
Windows 10 / Windows 11
1) Open Settings: Press Win + I to open the Windows Settings menu.
2) Go to Proxy Settings: Click "Network & Internet", then select "Proxy".
3) Disable Proxy:
a) Use setup script → Turn off
b) Manual proxy setup → Turn off "Use a proxy server"
4) Restart your computer if needed.
For step-by-step reference screenshots, please check: https://proxy-sale.com/company/articles/operating-systems/how-to-disable-proxy-on-windows-11-10-8-7/
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Method 3: Modify Registry Settings (Advanced Users)
1) Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
2) Navigate to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
3) Find AutoConfigURL and delete it.
4) Find ProxyEnable and set its value to 0.
5) Restart your computer if needed.
Tip: If one method doesn’t work, try another. Some settings may be enforced by your network administrator or security software.