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For Windows, sometimes the Group Policy overrides your settings. Run `gpedit.msc` and check under Admin Templates > Network > Proxy.

Linux? `sudo visudo` and add `Defaults env_keep += "http_proxy https_proxy"` to preserve proxy vars.

Also, test with `wget google.com` to see if it’s working.