How Do I Turn Off a Proxy Server? – Need Help Disabling It! or How Do I Turn Off a Proxy Server? Can'

Pro tip: Sometimes group policies enforce proxies, especially if you’re on a work/school PC.

Hit Win + R, type `gpedit.msc`, then navigate to:
*Computer Config > Admin Templates > Windows Components > Internet Explorer*
Look for *"Make proxy settings per-machine"* and disable it.

If gpedit isn’t there, you might need Pro/Enterprise Windows.

Mac folks: Terminal command `networksetup -setwebproxystate off` can force it off.